Tausug

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit स्वर्ग (svarga). Compare Maranao sorga', Maguindanao surga, and Malay syurga.

Noun

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sulga'

  1. Heaven
    Antonym: narka'

Further reading

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  • 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 65