liwang

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Pagu

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Almost certainly cognate to Galela dipa, Sahu diwanga, Tobelo dihanga, all meaning 'sky', but with irregular sound correspondence of the initial.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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liwang

  1. sky
    o wange gena ma liwang i-talalonthat day the sky was bright
  2. firmament, heaven

References

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  • Dalan Mehuli Perangin Angin (2023) Kamus Pagu-Indonesia-Inggris
  • G. J. Ellen (1916) Woordenlijst van het Pagoe op Noord-Halmahera (as liwanga)