tubaw
tubáw with stress marks
sultan's head gear cloth
Usage Note
Tubaw is a term from southern Philippine Muslim cultures for the cloth headdress traditionally worn by a sultan or datu as a mark of rank and identity. It is part of the rich sartorial tradition of the Moro peoples and is most often encountered in cultural and historical discussions of Mindanao royalty.
Examples
" Suot ng sultan ang tubaw. "
Natural Translation
The sultan is wearing the headcloth.
Literal Translation
Worn by sultan the head-cloth.
" Suot niya ang tubaw sa ulo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is wearing the sultan's head gear cloth on his/her head.
Literal Translation
Wearing he/she the sultan's head gear cloth on head.
" Ang tubaw na suot ng datu ay tanda ng kanyang ranggo at pagkakakilanlan sa kanilang lahi. "
Natural Translation
The headcloth worn by the datu is a mark of his rank and identity within their people.
Literal Translation
The head-cloth that worn of datu a mark of his rank and identity in their people.
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