buaian
Indonesian
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /buˈa.jan/
- Hyphenation: bu‧a‧ian
Noun
buaian (plural buaian-buaian)
- cradle (a bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots)
- Synonym: ayunan
- hammock (a swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends)
- swing (the manner in which something is swung)
Derived terms
Further reading
- “buaian” 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
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /buai̯an/, /buaia̯n/
- Rhymes: -ai̯an, -i̯an, -an, -ia̯n
Noun
buaian (Jawi spelling بواين, plural buaian-buaian)
Derived terms
Affixed terms and other derivations
Irregular affixed derivations, other derivations and compound words:
- buaian kanvas
- buaian rajut
Further reading
- “buaian” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.