mengabuburit

Indonesian

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Sundanese ngabuburit. By surface analysis, meng- +‎ ngabuburit.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /məŋabuˈburit/ [mə.ŋa.buˈbu.rɪt̪̚]
  • Rhymes: -urit
  • Syllabification: me‧nga‧bu‧bu‧rit

Verb

mêngabuburit

  1. to pass the time while waiting for the evening call to prayer (adhan) to break the fast during the month of Ramadan
    • 2025 March 8, Dhodi Syailendra, quoting Boyke Urif Hermawan, “Ngabuburit Seru Akhir Pekan di Wisata Kano Alun-alun Kota Tangerang”, in Tangerang Raya:
      "Masyarakat Kota Tangerang dapat menghabiskan waktu mengabuburit menunggu waktu berbuka di wisata kano. Cukup datang, antre dan ikuti arahan petugas di shelter. Wisata kano ini gratis tanpa dipungut biaya,"...
      "Tangerang City residents can spend their time waiting for the time to break their fast at the canoe tour. Just come, queue and follow the instructions of the officers at the shelter. This canoe tour is free of charge,"...
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