Where does “shunga” come from?
shunga (Tagalog) comes from Tagalog tanga, from Proto-Philippine taŋa — to gape stupidly; to gawk.
shunga (Tagalog): foolish, idiotic
Ancestry of “shunga”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Tagalog | tanga | gullible; idiotic; stupid; foolish |
| 2 | Proto-Philippine | taŋa | to gape stupidly; to gawk |