maasin

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See also: Maasin and maaşın

Tagalog

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Etymology

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From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(ma-)qasin, from Proto-Austronesian *(ma-)qasiN, or analytically ma- +‎ asin. Compare Tetum masin.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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maasín (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜀᜐᜒᜈ᜔)

  1. salty (as food or water)
    Synonym: maalat
  2. having plenty of salt (such as said of a place or district)

Tausug

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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ asin.

Adjective

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maasin

  1. salty