hopod (Central Dusun)

Where does "hopod" come from?

The Central Dusun word 'hopod', meaning ten, shares a common ancestral root with 'opor' found in the Tagal Murut language. Both terms trace back to a shared linguistic heritage in the region, reflecting their development within the broader Austronesian language family.

Updated June 2026

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