Tausug (people of the current) were the first tribe in the archipelago to be converted to Islam. They are traders, fishermen and artisans of fine Muslim textiles and metal works. Tausug Wisdom - To the Tausug, a proverb is masaalla, a word of Arabic origin. Some are pittuwa, or advice about life. Proverbs are part of daman or symbolic speech, which includes riddles and courtship dialogue. Some proverbs follow: Tausug: In lasa iban uba di hikatapuk. Tagalog: Ang pag-ibig at ubo ay hindi maitatago. English: Love and a cough cannot be hidden. Tausug: In ulang natutuy mada sin sug. Tagalog: Ang natutulog na alimango ay matatangay ng agaos. English: A sleeping crab will be carried by the current. Tausug: Wayruun asu bang way kayu. Tagalog: Kung walang usok, wala ring apoy. English: There is no smoke where there is no fire. Tausug: Atay nagduruwaruwa wayruun kasungan niya. Tagalog: Kung ang isa ay hindi makapag disisyon, siya ay walang kinabukasan. English: One who cannot decide will have no future. Tausug: Ayaw mangaku daug salugay buhi. Tagalog: (1) Huwag aaminin ang pagkatalo haggang ikaw ay nabubuhay. or (2) Hanggang maybuhay, may pag asa. English: Never admit defeat as long as you live. Sources: Insight Guides: Philippines and Filways Philippine Almanac Centennial Edition
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:32:28 +0000
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