gubnul

Tausug

Etymology

From English governor, from Middle English governour, from Old French gouvreneur, from Latin gubernator, from Ancient Greek κυβερνήτης (kubernḗtēs, “steersman, pilot, guide”), from κυβερνάω (kubernáō, “to steer, to drive, to guide, to act as a pilot”), of disputed origin.

Compare Malay gabenor, Indonesian gubernur.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /ɡubnul/ [ɡʊb̚ˈn̪ul]
• Rhymes: -ul
• Syllabification: gub‧nul

Noun

gubnul (Sulat Sūg spelling ݢُبْنُلْ)

1. governor

   Hi Abdulsakur K. Tan amu in gubnul sin hula' Lupa' Sūg.

   Abdulsakur K. Tan is the current provincial governor of Sulu.