Where does “pallateang” come from?
pallateang (Makasar) comes from Makasar paN- -ang — Used to form abstract or locative nouns from verbs.
pallateang (Makasar): a faded or worn-out sarong
Definitions
- a faded or worn-out sarong
Ancestry of “pallateang”, step by step
pallateang traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Makasar paN- -ang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | paN- -ang | Used to form abstract or locative nouns from verbs |
via Makasar late
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | late | faded; washed out; discolored e.g., of an old, frequently worn sarong |