narka'

See also: Narka

Maranao

Etymology

From Sanskrit नरक (naraka). Akin to Tausug narka', Maguindanao naraka and Malay neraka.

Noun

narka'

1. hell

   Synonyms: diyahanam, kanaraka'an

Tausug

Alternative forms

• nalka'

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit नरक (naraka). Compare Maranao narka', Maguindanao naraka, Malay neraka.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /naɾkaʔ/ [n̪aɹˈk̠ɑʔ]
• Rhymes: -aʔ
• Syllabification: nar‧ka'

Noun

narka' (Sulat Sūg spelling نَرْكَأْ)

1. Hell

   Antonym: sulga'

Further reading

• Francisco, Juan R. (January 1963), chapter 1, in Indian Influences In The Philippines With Special Reference To Language And Literature (PhD)‎^[1], University of Madras, page 66