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tewas.

to die (violently)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈtewas/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪e.was]Standard-Indonesian

  1. to die (violently)

  2. to be defeated

    colloquial

  3. to have defect

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay تيواس (tewas, “lost; defeat; etc.”).

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