Where does “sáng loáng” come from?
sáng loáng (Vietnamese) comes from Vietnamese sáng, from Proto-Vietic g-raːŋ, from Proto-Mon-Khmer graaŋ — threshing gear.
sáng loáng (Vietnamese): glittering, sparkling
Definitions
- glittering, sparkling
Ancestry of “sáng loáng”, step by step
sáng loáng traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Vietnamese sáng
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | sáng | morning; bright |
| 2 | Proto-Vietic | g-raːŋ | winnowing basket |
| 3 | Proto-Mon-Khmer | graaŋ | threshing gear |
via Vietnamese loang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | loang | to spread |