bugaan

Tausug

Etymology

From buga' (“fear; anxiety”) +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /buɡaʔan/ [bʊ.ɣɑˈʔɑn̪]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: bu‧ga‧an

Noun

bugaan (Sulat Sūg spelling بُݢَأَنْ)

  1. coward; wimp; chicken
    Synonyms: damagan, talawan, puti' mata
    Bugaan siya bang isa-isa niya.
    He’s a coward when he’s alone.
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