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)

References

• ABVD Aklanon-Bisayan wordlist: water = tú:biʔ