Where does “tao” come from?
tao (Malagasy) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian taʀuq — to store, put away for safekeeping, hide valuables.
tao (Malagasy): act, action; preparation; to do
Definitions
- act, action; preparation; to do
Ancestry of “tao”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | taʀuq | to store, put away for safekeeping, hide valuables |