Where does “kasiriʼ-siriʼ” come from?
kasiriʼ-siriʼ (Makasar) comes from Makasar siriʼ-siriʼ, from Makasar siriʼ, from Proto-South Sulawesi *sirit.
kasiriʼ-siriʼ (Makasar): something that is shameful; a source of embarrassment
Definitions
- something that is shameful; a source of embarrassment
Ancestry of “kasiriʼ-siriʼ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | siriʼ-siriʼ | shy; hesitant; awkward |
| 2 | Makasar | siriʼ | shame; dignity; honor; self-worth; self-respect |
| 3 | Proto-South Sulawesi | *sirit | — |