pusing
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Indonesian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Malay pusing, from Proto-Malayic *pusiŋ.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
pusing
Adjective[edit]
pusing
- headachy: suffering from a headache (pain or ache in the head).
- Synonyms: sakit kepala, pening
- dizzy: having a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.
- (figurative) blank: devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration.
Usage notes[edit]
The word is part of false friends between Standard Malay and Indonesian due to shared etymology. The Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore usage can be seen in Malay pusing.
Affixed terms[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- “pusing” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.
Malay[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Proto-Malayic *pusiŋ.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
pusing (Jawi spelling ڤوسيڠ)
Usage notes[edit]
The word is part of false friends between Standard Malay and Indonesian due to shared etymology. The Indonesian usage can be seen in Indonesian pusing.
Further reading[edit]
- “pusing” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.
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