hilu

Kambera

Noun

hilu

1. exchange
2. language

   na hilu Humba ― Kambera language (literally, “the Sumbanese language”)

Derived terms

• pahilu (“to exchange”, transitive)

References

• Marian Klamer (1998) A Grammar of Kambera, Berlin, New York: Mouton de Gruyter, →ISBN, page 17

Tausug

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /hilu/ [hɪˈlu]
• Rhymes: -u
• Syllabification: hi‧lu

Etymology 1

Noun

hilu (Sulat Sūg spelling هِلُ)

1. dizziness, seasickness, drunkenness

Adjective

hilu (Sulat Sūg spelling هِلُ)

1. dizzy, seasick, drunk

Derived terms

• maghihilu (“habitual drinker”)

Etymology 2

Noun

hilu (Sulat Sūg spelling هِلُ)

1. confusion (of mind)

Adjective

hilu (Sulat Sūg spelling هِلُ)

1. confused, disturbed

Etymology 3

Noun

hilu (Sulat Sūg spelling هِلُ)

1. trouble, disturbance