hamin (Coastal Kadazan)
Where does "hamin" come from?
The Coastal Kadazan word 'hamin,' meaning house, shares a common ancestral origin with the Lotud language's term 'lamin.' Both words derive from a related linguistic root used to describe a dwelling or home within this language family.
Full etymology tree
- hamin (Coastal Kadazan), 'house'
- influence lamin (Lotud), 'house'
Cognates and doublets
- lamin (Lotud)
Updated June 2026
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