topeng

English

Etymology

From Indonesian topeng.

Noun

topeng (countable and uncountable, plural topengs)

  1. (countable, uncountable) A dramatic form of Indonesian dance with masked, costumed performers who interpret traditional myths and fables.
  2. (countable) A performer of this dance.

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay topeng.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈto.pɛŋ]
  • Hyphenation: to‧pèng

Noun

topèng (plural topeng-topeng)

  1. mask, a cover, or partial cover, for the face,
    1. used for disguise or
    2. used for protection. (rare)
      Synonym: masker
  2. (figurative) mask; disguise; veil; pretence; concealment
    Synonym: kedok

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • bertopeng
  • mempertopeng
  • menopengi
  • penopengan

Further reading

Malay

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtopeŋ/ [ˈt̪o.peŋ]
  • Hyphenation: to‧peng

Noun

topeng (Jawi spelling توڤيڠ, plural topeng-topeng)

  1. mask

Synonyms

Descendants

  • > Indonesian: topeng (inherited)
  • Min Nan: 多秉 (to-péng)
  • Tausug: tuping

Further reading