buaian

Indonesian

Etymology

Affixation of buai +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /buˈa.jan/
  • Hyphenation: bu‧a‧ian

Noun

buaian (plural buaian-buaian)

  1. cradle (a bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots)
    Synonym: ayunan
  2. hammock (a swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends)
  3. swing (the manner in which something is swung)
    Synonyms: buai, ayunan

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Malay

Etymology

buai +‎ -an

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /buai̯an/, /buaia̯n/
  • Rhymes: -ai̯an, -i̯an, -an, -ia̯n

Noun

buaian (Jawi spelling بواين, plural buaian-buaian)

  1. swing
  2. cradle

Derived terms

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