borang

Indonesian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔraŋ/
  • Hyphenation: bo‧rang

Etymology 1

From Malay borang.

Noun

borang (plural borang-borang)

  1. a standardized form, document to be filled in
    Synonyms: blangko, formulir

Etymology 2

From Betawi borang, from Javanese ꦧꦺꦴꦫꦁ (borang, “bobby trap of sharpened bamboo”). Doublet of berak, boker.

Noun

borang (plural borang-borang)

  1. (Jakarta) mine#Etymology_2 (a device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person)
    Synonym: ranjau

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