Where does “pamali” come from?
pamali (Sundanese) comes from Proto-Austronesian *paliSi — taboo; ritual restriction.
pamali (Sundanese): taboo; a ban based on social customs, traditions, or spiritual reasons
Definitions
- taboo; a ban based on social customs, traditions, or spiritual reasons
Ancestry of “pamali”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Austronesian | *paliSi | taboo; ritual restriction |