Libros, livros, livres, libri, books! Aklat!
It just occurred to me: the Tagalog word for book is ‘aklat’ and the Tagalog word for revolt/protest is ‘aklas’.
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July 16th, 2010 at 19:04
My take on “aklas” is “umaklas” (“umalis”) or “tumiwalag,” meaning to get away from; to separate. Therefore, also, to rebel or to revolt.
A possibly better “aklat” association is “buklat!” There is the suf-alliteration and onomatopoeic pa.
Nice blog, btw.