liwang

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈli.waŋ/

Noun

liwang

1. sky

   o wange gena ma liwang i-talalon ― that day the sky was bright

2. 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)