Where does “kabuajàng” come from?
kabuajàng (Makasar) comes from Makasar ka- -ang.
kabuajàng (Makasar): the state of being a crocodile; gluttony; greed
Definitions
- the state of being a crocodile; gluttony; greed
Ancestry of “kabuajàng”, step by step
kabuajàng traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Makasar ka- -ang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | ka- -ang | — |
via Makasar buaja
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | buaja | crocodile traditionally believed to have four toes; a crocodile with five toes is considered to be a human in crocodile form |