-Basug is an adjective and is also another synonym of clever, in Kadazan Dusun, which is one of Malaysia's indigenous language from Sabah, Malaysia.
-Basug is also a polite, and respectful way of complementing others for their cleverness. Elders often use this word to compliment children for their good attitude and deeds.
-Basug is also a polite, and respectful way of complementing others for their cleverness. Elders often use this word to compliment children for their good attitude and deeds.
Examples;
1) "Oh, Miss Karen, that is very basug of you!"
2) "Both you and your brother are indeed, basug!"
3) "What did I do to deserve a basug child like you?!*
1) "Oh, Miss Karen, that is very basug of you!"
2) "Both you and your brother are indeed, basug!"
3) "What did I do to deserve a basug child like you?!*
by GreenSagwa February 17, 2023