bedeng

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay bedeng, from Dutch bedding (literally bedding), from Middle Dutch beddinge.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈbedeŋ], [ˈbɛdɛŋ]
  • Hyphenation: bé‧déng
  • Hyphenation: bè‧dèng

Noun

bédéng (plural bedeng-bedeng)

  1. shed, barracks (temporary building for workers)

Noun

bèdèng (plural bedeng-bedeng)

  1. embankment, dike
    Synonyms: pematang, tanggul
  2. (horticulture) bedding: the temporary planting plants into beds

Further reading

Makasar

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈbedeŋ]

Adverb

bedeng (Lontara spelling ᨅᨙᨉᨙ)

  1. adverb marking a statement as hearsay