eina

/ ˈeɪˌnɑː /

interjection

1. an exclamation of sudden pain

Word History and Origins

Origin of eina¹

C19: Afrikaans, from Khoi

Example Sentences

Cordell Goosby, 30, has been charged in what Seattle police say was an unprovoked shooting and is accused of first-degree murder in Eina Kwon’s death.

From Seattle Times

The Belltown restaurant owned by Eina Kwon, who was eight months pregnant when she was shot alongside her husband in June, reopened Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

Eina Kwon, 34, worked the front of the house while her husband, a chef, ran the kitchen.

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Eina Kwon was rushed into surgery and her baby was delivered at Harborview Medical Center, where both died, according to court documents.

From Seattle Times

But I have felt less safe since the horrific killing of Eina Kwon, who owned a restaurant a couple of blocks from where I live.

From Seattle Times