magsina'

Tausug

Etymology

From mag- +‎ Sina' (“Chinese; anything pertaining to China”).

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /maɡsinaʔ/ [maɡ.sɪˈn̪aʔ]
• Rhymes: -aʔ
• Syllabification: mag‧si‧na'

Verb

magsina' (complete nagsina', progressive nagsisina', contemplative magsina', Sulat Sūg spelling مَݢْسِنَأْ)

1. to speak in Chinese languages (including its varieties)

   Synonym: maglannang

2. contemplative aspect of magsina'

   Synonym: maglannang