nakura'

Tausug

Etymology

From Malay nakhoda (“ship captain”), from Persian ناخدا (nâxodâ, “ship captain”). Compare Maranao nakoda' and Tagalog anakura.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /nakuɾaʔ/ [n̪a.k̠ʊˈɾaʔ]
• Rhymes: -aʔ
• Syllabification: na‧ku‧ra'

Noun

nakura' (Sulat Sūg spelling نَكُرَأْ)

1. chief; leader or boss (especially in a big group or organization).

   Synonym: kapāla

   Hi Abdul in nakura' sin parhimpunan yan.

   Abdul is the leader of that organization.