Where does “pakkalawingang” come from?
pakkalawingang (Makasar) comes from Makasar paʼ- -ang — Used to form nouns from adjectives: someone who is inclined to have the quality described by the adjective.
pakkalawingang (Makasar): the part of the body where one carries something; the place just above the hip
Definitions
- the part of the body where one carries something; the place just above the hip
Ancestry of “pakkalawingang”, step by step
pakkalawingang 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 kalawing
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | kalawing | the state of being carried specifically against the hip or on the arm |