Where does “tunisiwi” come from?

tunisiwi (Makasar) comes from Makasar siwi, from Old Javanese siwi, from Sanskrit सेविन्.

tunisiwi (Makasar): an overlord; a liege lord; someone who is highly respected and served

Definitions

  1. an overlord; a liege lord; someone who is highly respected and served

Ancestry of “tunisiwi”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Makasarsiwito serve; to pay homage to; to be devoted to
2Old Javanesesiwi—
3Sanskritसेविन्—
Every word from Sanskrit सेविन् →Every word from Old Javanese siwi →Every word from Makasar siwi →