adjimat

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay azimat, from Arabic عَزِيمَة (ʕazīma). Compare Tagalog agimat.

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /ʔadd͡ʒimat/ [ʔɑd̪̚.d͡ʒɪˈmat̪̚]
  • Rhymes: -at
  • Syllabification: ad‧ji‧mat

Noun

adjimat (Sulat Sūg spelling اَجِّمَتْ)

  1. a kind of amulet
    Synonyms: hampan, anting-anting, manik, buku, papakan, habay-habay

Usage notes

  • The amulet consists of a piece of paper with a phrase or verse written in Arabic script wrapped in a piece of cloth. It is assumed to have magic power to help its owner against any danger, injury, or sickness and is usually worn around the owner's waist.
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