ihalas

Cebuano

Alternative forms

• ihas — dialectal

Etymology

From Proto-Central Philippine *hálas (“snake”), thus related to halas. Compare ihayop in its formation.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Cebuano) IPA^(key): /ʔiˈhalas/ [ʔɪˈha.l̪ɐs̪]
• (l-eliding dialects) IPA^(key): /ʔiˈhas/ [ʔɪˈhas̪]
• Hyphenation: i‧ha‧las

Adjective

ihalas (Badlit spelling ᜁᜑᜎᜐ᜔)

1. wild, untamed animals

   Coordinate terms: hayop, mananap

2. ignorant; unaccustomed
3. uncivilized; uncultured

Derived terms

• ihalason

 

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Adjective

ihalas

1. wild