Where does “kagahom” come from?
kagahom (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano gahom, from Tagalog gahum, from Tagalog pagkamakagahum — imperialism.
kagahom (Cebuano): capability
Definitions
- capability
Ancestry of “kagahom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | gahom | power; authority; might |
| 2 | Tagalog | gahum | hegemony; power |
| 3 | Tagalog | pagkamakagahum | imperialism |