narka'

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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