jati'

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay jati, from Sanskrit जाति (jāti).

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /d͡ʒatiʔ/ [d͡ʒaˈt̪iʔ]
• Rhymes: -iʔ
• Syllabification: ja‧ti'

Noun

jati' (Sulat Sūg spelling جَتِئْ)

1. teak

   In kahuy jatiꞌ marayaw paghinang bāy sabab makamdus tuud.

   The teak tree is good for making a house because it’s very durable.