empang

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Malay[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *empeŋ (“block, obstruct, dam a stream”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

empang (Jawi spelling امڤڠ)

  1. to block something by building a wall-like structure (e.g. dam etc.)
    Synonyms: galang, lintang
    Dinding laut itu digunakan untuk mengempang ombak-ombak yang kuat.
    That sea wall is used to block the strong waves.

Derived terms[edit]

Affixed terms and other derivations

Regular affixed derivations:

  • pengempangan [agentive / qualitative / instrumental / abstract / measure + resultative / locative / collective / variety / verbal noun / fruit] (peN- + -an)
  • empangan (“dam”) [resultative / locative / collective / variety / verbal noun / fruit] (-an)
  • mengempang [agent focus] (meN-)
  • diempang [patient focus] (di-)

Further reading[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=empang&oldid=75693679"