tuka'

Makasar

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tukad.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈtukaʔ]

Noun

tuka' (Lontara spelling ᨈᨘᨀ)

1. ladder
2. stairs

Tausug

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *tukaq

Noun

tuka'

1. beak, bill (of a bird or fowl)

   Malaggu' in tuka' sin bakakka.

   The bill of a kingfisher is big.