Where does “pakkalawakiang” come from?
pakkalawakiang (Makasar) comes from Makasar paʼ- -ang — Used to form nouns from adjectives: someone who is inclined to have the quality described by the adjective.
pakkalawakiang (Makasar): the act, duty, or phase of herding
Definitions
- the act, duty, or phase of herding
Ancestry of “pakkalawakiang”, step by step
pakkalawakiang traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
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 |
via Makasar kalawaki
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | kalawaki | to watch over; to mind; to guard |