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A DICTIONARY SUNDANESE
Sunda are called Tarajé, which word is also used when speaking especially of the steps of a house. See Tatangga.

Tanggah, looking upwards. With the countenance turned upwards.

Tanggai, having long nails. Such long nails are sometimes kept to show that the owner has not to gain his livelyhood by manual labour. Called in Malay Changgai.

Tanggal, date. A denomination for a day of the month or moon. Tanggal sapuluh bulan Haji, on the (10th) day of the month Haji. Pananggalan, the first day of the moon. Bulan gĕus tanggal, the moon has commenced a new lunation.

Tanggaluk, sitting curved up in a heap. Tanggaluk bai diyĕuk di ambén, he was sitting cowered in a heap on the stage before his door.

Tanggap, to look at, to watch. Not to interfere with. To have in view, to cause any exhibition to be made before you for amusement. Tanggap ronggéng, to watch ronggéngs (for amusement). Tanggap go-ong, to have an exhibition of gongs (playing). Di tanggap bai, he merely looked on and did not interfere. Mohal hadé di tanggap bai, it will never do to look quietly on.

Tanggĕl, it is out of the question. How can I do it? Having a strong aversion to do anything. Tangĕl amat lamun aing kudu nyambut nu kitu, if it was me, I should have a most decided aversion to do the like. Naik ka dinyo ma tanggĕl, as to getting up there, it is out of the question. Di titah ngojai, tanggĕl , he orders me to swim over, but how can I do it.

Tanggĕu-ĕuk, name of a variety of wild chestnut-tree, the fruit of which resembles Kalimborot, but purges more violently.

Tanggĕu-ĕuk, cowering down on the hams to pass a stool.

Tanggĕuhkĕn, to set up on its end. To elevate against anything perpendicular. Tarajé di tanggĕuhkĕn ka na kalapa, the ladder was set up against a cocoa-nut-tree.

Tangginas, quick, active, smart.

Tanggoli, name of a wood, the bark of which is used for tanning leather.

Tangguh, and Tangguhan, bold and strong. A picked man, stronger or larger than other people.

Tanggul, to put some obstruction in a water-course, so as to raise the surface of the water, and enable it to run out at a higher level.

Tangguli, name of a tree, Cassia Fistula.

Tanggulung, name of a wood with close fine grain and of reddish colour, fit for turnery or mill-work. Found in lowlands.

Tanggung, to carry by means of a stick laid a cross the shoulder, with the weight attached to each end. To be security for another person. Literally to take him on your shoulders. To bear, to support.

Tanggungan, what is carried on the shoulder. Burthen. Weight carried. Undertaking, engagement. Bail. Security.

Tangguwuk, squatting on the hams to ease oneself. Squatting down and frequently having occasion to pass a stool.