senduk

Malay

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *senduk (“spoon, ladle”).

Pronunciation

  • (schwa-variety) IPA(key): /sənˈdok/ [sənˈdoʔ]
    • Rhymes: -doʔ, -oʔ
  • (Baku) IPA(key): /sənˈduk/ [sənˈduʔ]
    • Rhymes: -duʔ, -uʔ
  • Hyphenation: sen‧duk

Noun

senduk (Jawi spelling سندوق, plural senduk-senduk or senduk2)

  1. ladle
    Senduk kayu ― Wooden ladle
  2. spoon
    Synonyms: sudu, camca
    Senduk kayu ― Wooden spoon
  3. cobra
    Synonym: tedung
    Ular senduk ― Cobra snake

Descendants

  • > Indonesian: sendok (inherited)

Further reading

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