nummulsatu

Tausug

Etymology

Compound of nummul (“number”) +‎ Indonesian satu (“one”). Unadapted borrowing from Indonesian nomor satu (number one). Compare Tagalog numero uno and Chavacano numero uno.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /nummulsatu/ [n̪ʊ̃m.mʊl.saˈt̪u]
• Rhymes: -u
• Syllabification: num‧mul‧sa‧tu

Adjective

nummulsatu (Sulat Sūg spelling نُمُّلْسَتُ)

1. one that is first in rank, foremost, best, outstanding

   Synonym: umbulsatu

2. of highest or of high quality.

Noun

nummulsatu (Sulat Sūg spelling نُمُّلْسَتُ)

1. one that is first in rank, importance, or influence

   Synonym: umbulsatu