Where does “shodi abas” come from?
shodi abas (Cebuano) comes from Cebuano shodi, from Cebuano dili, from Proto-Austronesian di.
shodi abas (Cebuano): keep it to yourself; don't say a word; be quiet
Definitions
- keep it to yourself; don't say a word; be quiet
Ancestry of “shodi abas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Cebuano | shodi | no; not; never |
| 2 | Cebuano | dili | no; not; no |
| 3 | Proto-Austronesian | di | — |