See also: Narka

Maranao edit

Etymology edit

From Sanskrit नरक (naraka). Akin to Tausug narka', Maguindanao naraka and Malay neraka.

Noun edit

narka'

  1. hell
    Synonyms: diyahanam, kanaraka'an

Tausug edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Sanskrit नरक (naraka). Compare Maranao narka', Maguindanao naraka, Malay neraka.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /narkaʔ/, [naɹˈkɐʔ]

Noun edit

narka'

  1. Hell
    Antonym: sulga'

Further reading edit

  • Francisco, Juan R. (January 1963), chapter 1, in Indian Influences In The Philippines With Special Reference To Language And Literature (PhD)‎[1], University of Madras, page 66