Where does “hatag bawi” come from?
hatag bawi (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano bawi, from Proto-Philippine *bawiq.
hatag bawi (Cebuano): an Indian giver
Definitions
- an Indian giver
Ancestry of “hatag bawi”, step by step
hatag bawi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cebuano bawi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | bawi | to take back; to regain possession of something |
| 2 | Proto-Philippine | *bawiq | — |
via Cebuano hatag
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | hatag | To give, to provide, to tender |