umbulsatu

Tausug

Etymology

Compound of umbul (“number”) +‎ Malay satu (“one”). Unadapted borrowing from Malay nombor satu (number one). Compare Tagalog numero uno and Chavacano numero uno.

Etymology

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /ʔumbulsatu/ [ʔʊm.bʊl.saˈt̪u]
• Rhymes: -u
• Syllabification: um‧bul‧sa‧tu

Adjective

umbulsatu (Sulat Sūg spelling اُمْبُلْسَتُ)

1. one that is first in rank, foremost, best, outstanding.
2. of highest or of high quality.

Noun

umbulsatu (Sulat Sūg spelling اُمْبُلْسَتُ)

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

Synonyms

• nummulsatu (Indonesia)