bangkit

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay bangkit, perhaps from Old Javanese baṅkit (meeting all requirements, ideal, perfect, harmonious, with perfect taste; beautiful, attractive, tasteful; able, competent, efficient).

Verb

bangkit

  1. to get up (e.g. from sitting position)
    Synonym: bangun
  2. to rise
    1. to arise (e.g. feelings, emotions)
    2. to rise from the dead
    3. to swell or puff up in the process of making dough)
  3. to recur; relapse (of a disease)
    Synonym: kambuh

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