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Pagu
Etymology
Uncertain. Almost certainly cognate to Galela dipa, Sahu diwanga, Tobelo dihanga, all meaning 'sky', but with irregular sound correspondence of the initial.
Pronunciation
Noun
liwang
- sky
- o wange gena ma liwang i-talalon ― that day the sky was bright
- firmament, heaven
References
- Dalan Mehuli Perangin Angin (2023) Kamus Pagu-Indonesia-Inggris
- G. J. Ellen (1916) Woordenlijst van het Pagoe op Noord-Halmahera (as liwanga)