terusan

Indonesian

Etymology

Affixation of terus +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /təˈrusan/ [t̪əˈrus.an]
  • Rhymes: -usan
  • Syllabification: te‧rus‧an

Noun

terusan (plural terusan-terusan)

  1. aqueduct, canal, channel, gully, passage.
  2. continuation, sequel.
    Synonym: lanjutan
  3. extension.
  4. sheath.
  5. waterway.
  6. conduit.
  7. gut.
  8. (fashion) one-piece
  9. (phonetics) continuant

Derived terms

  • Terusan Panama
  • Terusan Suez

Further reading

Malay

Etymology

Combination of terus +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tərusan/
  • Audio (Malaysia):(file)

Noun

terusan (Jawi spelling تروسن, plural terusan-terusan or terusan2)

  1. canal
    Terusan Suez
    Suez Canal

Further reading