Where does “tanga” come from?
tanga (Hiligaynon) comes from Proto-Philippine taŋa — to gape stupidly; to gawk.
tanga (Hiligaynon): cockroach; to raise one's eyes
Definitions
- cockroach; to raise one's eyes
Ancestry of “tanga”, step by step
tanga traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Philippine taŋa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Philippine | taŋa | to gape stupidly; to gawk |
via Hokkien 蟲仔
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hokkien | 蟲仔 | little vermin/insect/bug/animal; little... |