See also: Narka

Maranao

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Etymology

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

Noun

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narka'

  1. hell
    Synonyms: diyahanam, kanaraka'an

Tausug

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /naɾkaʔ/ [n̪aɹˈk̠ɑʔ]
  • Rhymes: -aʔ
  • Syllabification: nar‧ka'

Noun

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narka' (Sulat Sūg spelling نَرْكَأْ)

  1. Hell
    Antonym: sulga'

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 66