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tambun.

a mythological creature that rules the underwater world in the Kaharingan belief

6 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtambun/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪am.bʊn]Standard-Indonesian
  1. a mythological creature that rules the underwater world in the Kaharingan belief

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ngaju tambun

noun/ˈtambun/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪am.bʊn]Standard-Indonesian
  1. a pile; a heap; a stack

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Minangkabau tambun

adj/ˈtambun/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪am.bʊn]Standard-Indonesian
  1. plump; fat (of humans or animals); well-fed; stout.

    Binatang yang dikebiri biasanya menjadi tambun.
    Karena gembul dan kurang bergerak, tubuhnya makin tambun.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Minangkabau tambun

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