Where does “*taruh” come from?
*taruh (Proto-Malayic) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian taʀuq — to store, put away for safekeeping, hide valuables.
*taruh (Proto-Malayic): to place, to put, to keep in a place of safety
Definitions
- to place, to put, to keep in a place of safety
Ancestry of “*taruh”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | taʀuq | to store, put away for safekeeping, hide valuables |