istau

Sardinian

Alternative forms

• istatu (only as a noun)

Etymology

From Latin status, perfect passive participle of sistō (“I set, place”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /isˈtau/

Noun

istau m (plural istaos)

1. (Nuorese) state (sovereign polity)

Participle

istau m (feminine singular istada, masculine plural istaos, feminine plural istadas)

1. past participle of èssere