basuh
Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay basuh, from Proto-Malayic *basuh, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *basuq, from Proto-Austronesian *basuq. Cognates Minangkabau basuah and Kulon-Pazeh bazu’.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈbasʊh]
- Hyphenation: ba‧suh
Verb
basuh
Conjugation
| Active (1) | membasuh |
|---|---|
| Active (2) | berbasuh |
| Passive (1) | dibasuh |
| Passive (2) | terbasuh |
| Basic / Imperative | basuh |
| See also Appendix:Indonesian verbs. | |
Derived terms
- basuhan
- membasuh
- pembasuh
- pembasuhan
- basuh lantai
Further reading
- “basuh” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.
Malay
Etymology
From Proto-Malayic *basuh, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *basuq, from Proto-Austronesian *basuq. Cognates Minangkabau basuah and Kulon-Pazeh bazu’.
Pronunciation
Audio (Malaysia): (file) - Rhymes: -uh
Verb
basuh (Jawi spelling باسوه)
- to wash
- Synonym: cuci
- Sentiasa basuh sarung tangan dan but getah serta tangan dengan sabun dan air.
- Always wash the gloves and rubber boots as well as your hands with soap and water.
Descendants
- > Indonesian: basuh (inherited)
Further reading
- “basuh” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.