Where does “kausap” come from?
kausap (Bikol Central) comes from Bikol Central usap, from Tagalog usap, from Malay ucap — to say, to announce; to announce; to say.
Ancestry of “kausap”, step by step
kausap traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Bikol Central usap
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikol Central | usap | — |
| 2 | Tagalog | usap | conversation; conference; meeting; court case |
| 3 | Malay | ucap | to say, to announce; to announce; to say |
via Bikol Central ka
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikol Central | ka | — |