gawgari'

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay gergaji, ultimately from Sanskrit क्रकच (krakaca, “saw”).

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /ɡawɡaɾiʔ/ [ɡɑw.ɡɑˈɾiʔ]
  • Rhymes: -iʔ
  • Syllabification: gaw‧ga‧ri'

Noun

gawgari' (Sulat Sūg spelling ݢَوْݢَرِئْ)

  1. file (tool)
    Gawgari in pagꞌusalun bang maghayt gatgat.
    A file is used to sharpen a hand saw.

Derived terms

  • gawgarian
  • giyawgari'
  • gumawgari'
  • mag'gawgari'
  • nag'gawgari'
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