istau
Sardinian
Alternative forms
- istatu (only as a noun)
Etymology
From Latin status, perfect passive participle of sistō (“I set, place”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /isˈta.u/
Noun
istau m (plural istaos)
- (Nuorese) state (sovereign polity)
Participle
istau m (feminine singular istada, masculine plural istaos, feminine plural istadas)
- past participle of èssere