Where does “nigauʼ bawang” come from?
nigauʼ bawang (Makasar) comes from Makasar gauʼ bawang, from Makasar gauʼ — deed; act; action.
nigauʼ bawang (Makasar): to be treated badly; to be assaulted; to be dishonored specifically of a woman
Definitions
- to be treated badly; to be assaulted; to be dishonored specifically of a woman
Ancestry of “nigauʼ bawang”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | gauʼ bawang | bad things; bad conduct |
| 2 | Makasar | gauʼ | deed; act; action |