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Burmese
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Proto-Lolo-Burmese *takᴴ (“sharp”), from Proto-Tibeto-Burman *m-tak (“sharp”). Cognate with Rawang taq and Naxi tal (STEDT). Luce additionally gives Old Chinese 畟 (OC *sklɯɡ, *skʰrɯɡ, “sharp, clear, distinct”) as a cognate.[1]
Verb
ထက် • (htak)
- to be sharp, be keen
- (of temper) to be harsh
- to be powerful, be effective
- (of wit or intellect) to be sharp or bright
Derived terms
Etymology 2
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This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Not given etymology by STEDT (thak "upside"). Seems like it has some sort of relationship with တက် (tak, “to ascend”), though the exact morphological relation is unclear.”
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Noun
ထက် • (htak)
- someone or something in a relatively higher position; someone or something above
Conjunction
ထက် • (htak)
- more than, greater than, rather than
Derived terms
References
- ^ Luce, G. H. (1981) “-AK Finals (15. Sharp)”, in A Comparative Word-List of Old Burmese, Chinese and Tibetan, London: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, →ISBN
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