berian

Indonesian

Etymology

From beri +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /bəˈrian/ [bəˈri.an]
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: be‧ri‧an

Noun

bêrian

  1. giving, conferring, imparting (the act of bestowing as a gift)
    Synonym: pemberian
  2. giving, gift, benefaction
    Synonyms: pemberian, hadiah
  3. dowry (property or payment given at time of marriage)
    Synonyms: maskawin, mahar

Further reading

Malay

Etymology

Affixation of beri +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [bə.ri.an]
    • Audio (Malaysia):(file)
  • Hyphenation: be‧ri‧an

Noun

berian (Jawi spelling برين, plural berian-berian)

  1. Something that is given.
    Synonym: pemberian
  2. (uncountable) An act of giving.
    Synonym: pemberian

Further reading

Old English

Verb

berian

  1. alternative form of bierġan