padduman

Tausug

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay pedoman (“compass, guideline”), from a circumfixed form of Javanese dom (“needle”).

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /padduman/ [pad̪̚.d̪ʊˈmãn̪]
• Rhymes: -an
• Syllabification: pad‧du‧man

Noun

padduman (Sulat Sūg spelling فَدُّمَنْ)

1. compass

   In tau magtulak-tulak subay awn padduman niya.

   A navigator should have a compass.

2. diary

   Supaya diꞌ kalupahan subay hibutang ha padduman.

   This must be written in a diary so as not to be forgotten.

Related terms

• jawm

References

• Tausug–English Dictionary, Webonary, SIL International