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Betawi

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Betawi
anak
noun
An offspring of a parent, or someone who is a member of a specific group.

“Dia adalah anak saya.”

He is my child.

Also means
  1. child (of a parent); offspring
  2. member (of a group)
  3. person
  4. child

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
anak lènong[anak lɛnɔŋ]
noun
A person who performs in lènong or acts in movies.

“Dia itu dulu anak lènong yang sekarang jadi artis.”

He used to be a lènong performer who is now an artist.

Also means
  1. stage performer in lènong drama
  2. actor (in general)
  3. stage performer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
tempat jin buang anak[təmpat d͡ʑin buaŋ anak]
noun
An idiom used to describe a place that is extremely remote, isolated, or difficult to reach.

“Mangkanye jangan sekali-kali dah bikin perkare ame babe aye, bise-bise ntar lu digibeng langsung mental ke tempat jin buang anak!”

That's why you should never dare to pick a fight with my dad, or else you will be knocked right away to a remote and desolate place!

Also means
  1. middle of nowhere; remote and desolate place
  2. middle of nowhere

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
igel[iɡəl]Appears in an example
noun
A type of dance characterized by rhythmic wiggling movements. It is also used to describe the way a peacock struts.

“Anak itu lagi igel di depan rumah.”

The child is dancing by wiggling in front of the house.

Also means
  1. dance (especially a wiggling movement)
  2. strutting of a peacock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
nge-[ŋə]Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix attached to verbs to indicate that the subject is performing the action.

“Anak itu lagi nge-gambar di kertas.”

That child is drawing on paper.

Also means
  1. used to mark active subject on a verb
  2. active subject marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
cilikAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe something or someone that is small in size.

“Anak cilik itu sedang bermain bola.”

That small child is playing with a ball.

Also means
  1. small

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
ambing[ambiŋ]Appears in an example
verb
To gently move a child back and forth to help them sleep, usually in a cradle.

“Ayun-ayun ambing / Entong, anak Baba'”

Swinging and rocking / You boy, my dear child

Also means
  1. to rock (a child to sleep) in a cradle
  2. to rock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
lanangAppears in an example
noun
A word used to describe a man or a male person.

“Dia punya anak lanang satu.”

He has one son.

Also means
  1. male

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
ngoyor[ŋɔjɔr]Appears in an example
verb
The act of moving through water using limbs.

“Anak-anak pada lagi ngoyor di kali.”

The children are swimming in the river.

Also means
  1. to swim

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
penuju[pənud͡ʑu]Appears in an example
noun
A goal or a specific reason for doing something. It often refers to the intention behind an action or a visit.

“Jadi sekirenye kedatengan Mpok emang ade penuju, biar kate ni ati ade senengnye, kuatirnye masing gede aje buat ngelepasin anak kite.”

Indeed, although you have come here with a purpose, and even though I feel glad in my heart, I would still have grave concerns in letting my daughter go.

Also means
  1. aim
  2. purpose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
tandak[tan.dak]Appears in an example
noun
A word referring to a dance or the act of dancing.

“Anak-anak lagi pada tandak ing panggung.”

The children are dancing on the stage.

Also means
  1. dance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Betawi
abrit-abritan[abrit abritan]Appears in an example
verb
To move quickly in a disorganized or hurried way.

“Anak-anak itu abrit-abritan pas hujan turun.”

The children were running in a rush when the rain fell.

Also means
  1. to run around in a rushed, disorderly manner
  2. to run in a rush

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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