daig

Pronunciation: /daˈʔiɡ/

“daig” is a Tagalog word. Its 7 meanings in English:

adjective

surpassed; excelled
defeated; vanquished; overpowered

noun

surpassing; excelling (over something or someone)
defeating; vanquishing
ignition; start of fire
live embers covered with ash or rice husk (to prevent them from dying out)
flame

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Philippine *daʔəg (“to win/defeat”). Compare Ilocano daeg, Pangasinan daeg, Kapampangan deg, Asi raog, Central Bikol daog, Cebuano daog, Western Bukidnon Manobo daag, Maranao rag, and Tausug daug.

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