Where does “mamistahay” come from?
mamistahay (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano pista, from Spanish fiesta, from Old Spanish fiesta, from Latin fēsta, from Latin festum, from Latin fēstus, from Proto-Italic fēstos.
mamistahay (Cebuano): a fiesta guest
Definitions
- a fiesta guest
Ancestry of “mamistahay”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebuano | pista | feast day; feast or banquet associated with such... |
| 2 | Spanish | fiesta | party; feast; feast day |
| 3 | Old Spanish | fiesta | party |
| 4 | Latin | fēsta | party, feast |
| 5 | Latin | festum | a holiday, festival; a banquet, feast |
| 6 | Latin | fēstus | Of or pertaining to holidays; festive, festal, joyful, merry |
| 7 | Proto-Italic | fēstos | — |