tangsi

Indonesian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈtaŋsi]
  • Hyphenation: tang‧si

Etymology 1

From Malay tangsi (“barracks”), probably from Hokkien 團舍／团舍, compound of 團 / 团 (thn̂g, “regiment; corps”) +‎ 舍 (sià, “lodging place”) or 董事 (táng-sī, “director”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.).

Noun

tangsi (plural tangsi-tangsi)

  1. barrack
    Synonyms: asrama, barak
  2. (colloquial) jail
    Synonym: penjara

Etymology 2

From Jambi Malay [Term?], probably Hokkien 蟲絲／虫丝 (thâng-si). Compare Tausug tangsi'.

Noun

tangsi (plural tangsi-tangsi)

  1. fishing line

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