Where does “gilis” come from?
gilis (Tagalog) comes from Tagalog gilid, from Proto-Philippine *gílij.
gilis (Tagalog): hypotenuse
Definitions
- hypotenuse
Ancestry of “gilis”, step by step
gilis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Tagalog gilid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tagalog | gilid | border; edge; margin; rim; corner |
| 2 | Proto-Philippine | *gílij | — |
via Tagalog hilis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tagalog | hilis | slanting; oblique; inclined of lines |