klaring

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Pattani Malay klaring, from English colouring.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈlariŋ/ [kəˈla.riŋ]
  • Rhymes: -ariŋ

Adjective

klaring

  1. (informal) alternative spelling of kelaring

Derived terms

Affixed terms and other derivations

Regular affixed derivations:

  • berklaring [stative / habitual] (beR-)

Pattani Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from English colouring.[1]

Few speakers thought the word is a Blend of kelabu +‎ garing when referred to skin dullness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈlaɣiŋ/ [kəˈla.ɣiŋ]

Adjective

klaring

  1. dirty
    Synonyms: cema, pua'h
  2. (sometimes derogatory) dull (of face, skin)

Descendants

  • → Malay: kelaring, klaring
  • → Terengganu Malay: klaring

References

  1. ^ Pencarian Bijak‎[1] (in Malay), 1 November 2010: “kelaring – kotor (asal perkataan Inggeris – colouring) ― kelaring – dirty(originated from English word – colouring)”

Terengganu Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Pattani Malay klaring, from English colouring.

Adjective

klaring

  1. dirty
  2. dull (of face, skin)
  3. dry (of hair)
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