memungut

Malay

Etymology

Affixation of mem- +‎ pungut.

Pronunciation

  • (Baku) IPA(key): /məˈmuŋut/ [məˈmu.ŋut̪̚]
    • Rhymes: -ŋut, -ut
  • (schwa-variety) IPA(key): /məˈmuŋot/ [məˈmu.ŋot̪̚]
    • Rhymes: -ŋot, -ot
  • Hyphenation: me‧mu‧ngut

Verb

memungut (Jawi spelling ممـوڠـوت)

  1. to pick up (something from the ground or floor).
    Synonyms: kutip, ambil
    Dia membongkok untuk memungut sampah itu. ― He bent down to pick up the trash.
  2. to collect; to gather; to levy (taxes, donations, rent, or harvest).
    Synonyms: kumpul, kutip
    Pihak berkuasa sedang memungut cukai pintu. ― The authorities are collecting assessment taxes.
  3. to adopt (a child, specifically taking in a foundling or orphan).
    Synonym: ambil
    Pasangan itu mengambil keputusan untuk memungut anak yatim. ― The couple decided to adopt an orphan.

Descendants

  • > Indonesian: memungut (inherited)

Further reading

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