singaraʼ

Makasar

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈsiŋaraʔ]

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siŋir (“to collect a debt”)

Verb

singaraʼ (Lontara spelling ᨔᨗᨂᨑ, semi-transitive assingaraʼ)

1. (transitive) to dun (to demand a due payment from s.o.)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *siŋaʀ (“ray of light; to shine”)

Adjective

singaraʼ (Lontara spelling ᨔᨗᨂᨑ)

1. clear, bright