jati'

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay jati, from Sanskrit जाति (jāti).

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /d͡ʒatiʔ/ [d͡ʒaˈt̪iʔ]
  • Rhymes: -iʔ
  • Syllabification: ja‧ti'

Noun

jati' (Sulat Sūg spelling جَتِئْ)

  1. teak
    In kahuy jatiꞌ marayaw paghinang bāy sabab makamdus tuud.
    The teak tree is good for making a house because it’s very durable.
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