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Sabahan

Sabahan

7.5
A person who comes from Sabah in Malaysia
  • noun
: sabahense
  • She is proud of her heritage as a Sabahan and often shares stories about her hometown.

Examples

  • Many Sabahans speak several languages, including Malay and English.

  • Many Sabahans are proud of their cultural heritage.

  • The Sabahan cuisine is known for its fresh seafood and unique local flavors.

  • A Sabahan is known for their hospitality.

  • Many Sabahans enjoy celebrating local festivals that showcase their diverse cultures.

  • As a Sabahan, he feels a strong connection to the lush landscapes of his home state.

  • The Sabahan community is known for its vibrant traditions and warm hospitality.

Surface Forms

Sabahan singular
Sabahans plural

Morphology

Sabahan = Sabah (transparent) = Sabah + an

The noun is formed by adding the productive demonym suffix '-an' to the place name 'Sabah', meaning 'a person from Sabah'.

Etymology

Sabahan comes from Sabah, a state in Malaysia on the island of Borneo. The ending -an turns the place name into a person or thing from there, so a Sabahan is someone 'from Sabah'.