gudám

Macanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay gudang (“warehouse”), possibly directly or via Portuguese gudão. Adverbial sense and alternative spelling probably influenced by English go down, itself influenced by the Malay term in the form of godown.

Noun

gudám

  1. ground floor
  2. basement
  3. store, shop

Adverb

gudám

  1. downstairs
    Atâi corrê vem gudam. ― The boy runs downstairs.

Usage notes

  • Adverbially, the term is often preceded by vêm.

Descendants

  • >? Portuguese: gudão

References

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