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kos.

lodging

3 characters1 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɔs/Standard-Indonesian[ˈkɔs]Standard-Indonesian
  1. lodging

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

From Dutch kost, from Middle Dutch cost, from Old French cost, from Latin constare, present infinitive of consto (“to stand firm (at a price)”). Compare to Malay kos (“cost”).

verb/ˈkɔs/Standard-Indonesian[ˈkɔs]Standard-Indonesian
  1. to rent a place to live or lodge

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

From Dutch kost, from Middle Dutch cost, from Old French cost, from Latin constare, present infinitive of consto (“to stand firm (at a price)”). Compare to Malay kos (“cost”).

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