penolong

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Indonesian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Affixed peng- +‎ tolong, inherited from Malay penolong.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

pênolong (plural penolong-penolong, para penolong, first-person possessive penolongku, second-person possessive penolongmu, third-person possessive penolongnya)

  1. rescuer: a person who rescues someone or something.
  2. rescue equipment

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Malay[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Affixed peng- +‎ tolong.

Noun[edit]

penolong (Jawi spelling ڤنولوڠ, plural penolong-penolong, informal 1st possessive penolongku, 2nd possessive penolongmu, 3rd possessive penolongnya)

  1. aide, assistant
    Synonym: pembantu
    Synonyms: asisten, pembantu (Indonesian)

Descendants[edit]

  • Indonesian: penolong

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