tubi'

Aklanon

Etymology

Akin to Tagalog tubig.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈtuːbiʔ]

Noun

tubi'

  1. water
    maeamig nga tubi : cold water
    • 1995, “Ro Jawili ag Akeanon : Jawili and Aklanon”, in Patubas: an anthology of West Visayan poetry : 1986-1994, page 126:
      nga tubi : [the] water
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
    • 2005, Filipino Cultural Traits: Claro R. Ceniza Lectures, page 149 (using a slightly different orthography):
      For instance, the Aklanons preach that "Ro maeamig nga tubig kon sumilapo, patay ro kaeayo" [Cold water is used to put out fire].
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

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