Totau
from minahasa
Verified
Standard
noun
Abstract Concept
From minahasa
Definition
A customary ceremony performed to open land for building a house or converting forest into agricultural or plantation land.
Etymology
Originates from Minahasa language, specifically the Tombulu dialect, referring to a land-opening ritual. The term is still used in agricultural and traditional contexts in North Sulawesi.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept