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palihala'

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Tausug

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Malay pelihara (care, guard, defend).

Pronunciation

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  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /palihalaʔ/ [pa.lɪ.ɦɑˈlaʔ]
  • Rhymes: -aʔ
  • Syllabification: pa‧li‧ha‧la'

Verb

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palihala' (Sulat Sūg spelling فَلِهَلَأْ)

  1. to take care of someone; provide needs (i.e food, water, shelter, etc.)
    Synonym: paruli

Derived terms

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