hagdan

Bikol Central

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Philippine *haʀdan, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *haʀəzan.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: hag‧dan
  • IPA(key): /haɡˈdan/

Noun

hagdán

  1. (Daet) step of a stair

Derived terms


Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Philippine *haʀdan, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *haʀəzan. Compare Bikol Central hagyan, Dupaningan Agta agden, Ilocano agdan, Kapampangan eran, Mansaka agdan, Ngaju hejan, Tausug hagdan and Yogad addan.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: hag‧dan
  • IPA(key): /haɡˈdan/, [hɐɡˈdan]

Noun

hagdán (Baybayin spelling ᜑᜄ᜔ᜇᜈ᜔)

  1. ladder
  2. step of a staircase; stair
    Synonym: baitang
  3. (by extension) stairway; staircase
    Synonym: hagdanan
    Paikot ang hagdang paakyat sa taas ng bahay.
    The stairs are winding up to the top of the house.
  4. (figuratively) stepping stone; instrument for success; means for advancement
    Synonyms: batong-tuntungan, kasangkapan

Derived terms

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References


Tausug

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *haʀəzan.

Noun

hagdan

  1. ladder
  2. stairs; stairway; staircase
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