Where does “matubig” come from?
matubig (Tagalog) comes from Tagalog tubig, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tubiʀ — deep place in the water.
matubig (Tagalog): watery; aqueous
Definitions
- watery; aqueous
Ancestry of “matubig”, step by step
matubig traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Tagalog tubig
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tagalog | tubig | water; talkative and dishonest |
| 2 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *tubiʀ | deep place in the water |
via Bikol Central tubig
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikol Central | tubig | water |
via Tausug tubig
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tausug | tubig | water; juice |