Where does “haring gangis” come from?
haring gangis (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano hari, from Old Javanese haji — king.
haring gangis (Cebuano): the toughest of all, the most astute, gutsy one in the group
Definitions
- the toughest of all, the most astute, gutsy one in the group
Ancestry of “haring gangis”, step by step
haring gangis traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Cebuano hari
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | hari | a king; a male monarch; a powerful or influential... |
| 2 | Old Javanese | haji | king |
via Cebuano nga
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | nga | Expressing substance, composition; Expressing... |
via Cebuano gangis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | gangis | a cicada |