gawgari'

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay gergaji, ultimately from Sanskrit क्रकच (krakaca, “saw”).

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /ɡawɡaɾiʔ/ [ɡɑw.ɡɑˈɾiʔ]
• Rhymes: -iʔ
• Syllabification: gaw‧ga‧ri'

Noun

gawgari' (Sulat Sūg spelling ݢَوْݢَرِئْ)

1. file (tool)

   Gawgari in pagꞌusalun bang maghayt gatgat.

   A file is used to sharpen a hand saw.

Derived terms

• gawgarian
• giyawgari'
• gumawgari'
• mag'gawgari'
• nag'gawgari'