Where does “pattayanngang” come from?
pattayanngang (Makasar) comes from Makasar paʼ- -ang — Used to form nouns from adjectives: someone who is inclined to have the quality described by the adjective.
pattayanngang (Makasar): a place where one waits for someone; an ambush spot
Definitions
- a place where one waits for someone; an ambush spot
Ancestry of “pattayanngang”, step by step
pattayanngang 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 tayang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makasar | tayang | to wait for; to expect |