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Sabahan

Sabahan

8.5
From Sabah, a state in Malaysia on the island of Borneo
  • adjective
: sabahense
  • Many Sabahan dishes feature fresh seafood and tropical fruits.

Examples

  • The Sabahan rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity.

  • She is proud of her Sabahan heritage and traditions.

  • The Sabahan culture is rich in traditions.

  • Many Sabahan dishes are known for their unique flavors.

  • Many Sabahan dishes feature fresh seafood and tropical fruits.

  • She is proud of her Sabahan heritage and traditions.

  • The Sabahan rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity.

Surface Forms

Sabahan positive

Morphology

Sabahan = Sabah (transparent) = Sabah + an

Formed by the place name 'Sabah' with the productive demonym/adjectival suffix '-an', so the relation to the place is clear.

Etymology

Sabahan comes from Sabah, the name of a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo. The ending -an turns a place name into an adjective, so Sabahan means 'of or relating to Sabah'.