ië beuna

Acehnese

Etymology

Compound of ië (“water”) +‎ beuna (“true”). Literally, “true water”, or more loosely translated as “water that is truly terrible”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌiə ˈbɯna/

Noun

ië beuna

  1. tsunami
    Synonym: alôn buluëk
    • 2005, Salbra Muda, “Saweub Ië Beuna [Because of the Tsunami]”, performed by Saleum Group:
      Jinoë hana lé boh haté intan
      Ka neucok pulang sajan ië beuna
      Now, no longer is the beloved gem of the heart there,
      already taken away by the tsunami
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