Where does “paʼjambangang” come from?
paʼjambangang (Makasar) comes from Makasar jambang, from Malay jamban — latrine; privy.
paʼjambangang (Makasar): the act of defecating
Definitions
- the act of defecating
Ancestry of “paʼjambangang”, step by step
paʼjambangang traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Makasar jambang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | jambang | an annex or extension of a traditional house, usually located slightly lower on the side or at the back, used as a kitchen and a place where women and infants relieve themselves |
| 2 | Malay | jamban | latrine; privy |
via Makasar paʼ- -ang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | paʼ- -ang | Used to form nouns from adjectives: someone who is inclined to have the quality described by the adjective |