pengasuh

Indonesian

Etymology

Affixed peng- +‎ asuh

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /pəˈŋasuh/ [pəˈŋa.sʊh]
  • Rhymes: -asuh
  • Syllabification: pe‧nga‧suh

Noun

pengasuh (plural pengasuh-pengasuh)

  1. caretaker, carer (a person who looks after another person)
  2. (of a child) fosterer (who is designated to care for and nurture someone)
  3. guardian
  4. (figurative) master of ceremonies
    1. someone who acts as a host at a formal event
      Synonym: pembawa acara
    2. someone who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience
      Synonym: pembawa acara

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