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gesekan.

friction:

7 characters3 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡeˈsekan/Standard-Indonesian[ɡeˈse.kan]Standard-Indonesian
  1. friction: the rubbing of one object or surface against another

    uncountable
  2. friction: a force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact

    uncountable
  3. friction: conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash

    figuratively · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Affixed gesek + -an. The mechanics sense is semantic loan from Dutch wrijving (“friction”, literally “rubbing”). The conflict sense is semantic loan from English friction.

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