maisug

Tausug

Etymology

From ma- +‎ isug.

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /maʔisuɡ/ [ma.ʔɪˈsuɡ̚]
  • Rhymes: -uɡ
  • Syllabification: ma‧i‧sug

Adjective

maisug (Sulat Sūg spelling مَئِسُݢْ)

  1. brave; bold; courageous; fierce; valiant
    Maisug in manga satariya Tausug ha kausulan pagdatung sin pagbunu'.
    The Tausugs are the fierce warriors in history when it comes to fighting.