laas sayng

Tausug

Etymology

From laas (“old; mature”) +‎ sayng (“banana”). Literally, “old banana.”

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /laʔas saiŋ/ [laˌʔɑs ˈsajŋ]
• Rhymes: -aiŋ
• Syllabification: la‧as sayng

Noun

laas sayng (Sulat Sūg spelling لَأَسْ سَيْڠْ) (idiomatic)

1. an adult who acts childishly or puerilely

Adjective

laas sayng (Sulat Sūg spelling لَأَسْ سَيْڠْ)

1. childish; puerile; immature

   Laas sayng tuud hi Mahid sampay bihaun.

   Mahid is really a childish person until now.

Derived terms

• maglaas sayng