laas sayng

Tausug

Etymology

From laas (“old; mature”) +‎ sayng (“banana”). Literally, “old banana.”

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /laʔas saiŋ/ [laˌʔɑs ˈsajŋ]
  • Rhymes: -aiŋ
  • Syllabification: la‧as sayng

Noun

laas sayng (Sulat Sūg spelling لَأَسْ سَيْڠْ) (idiomatic)

  1. an adult who acts childishly or puerilely

Adjective

laas sayng (Sulat Sūg spelling لَأَسْ سَيْڠْ)

  1. childish; puerile; immature
    Laas sayng tuud hi Mahid sampay bihaun.
    Mahid is really a childish person until now.

Derived terms

  • maglaas sayng
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