luncur

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay luncur, probably from Portuguese lançar. Doublet of lancar and lansir.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lʊnt͡ʃʊr/
  • Hyphenation: lun‧cur

Verb

luncur

  1. to glide
  2. to slide
  3. to launch

Derived terms

Noun

luncur (plural luncur-luncur)

  1. (chess) bishop (the chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝)

See also

Chess pieces in Indonesian · buah catur (see also: catur) (layout · text)
raja menteri, patih, ratu, ster benteng gajah, loper, menteri, luncung, luncur, peluncur kuda bidak, pion, prajurit

Further reading

Malay

Etymology

Probably from Portuguese lançar. Doublet of lancar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lunt͡ʃur/
  • Hyphenation: lun‧cur
  • (schwa-variety) IPA(key): [ˈlunt͡ʃʊː, -oː, -o̞ː]

Verb

luncur (Jawi spelling لونچور)

  1. to glide
  2. to slide
  3. to sled
  4. to surf
  5. to skate
  6. to launch
    Synonym: lancar

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Indonesian: luncur

Further reading