buaian

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Etymology

Affixation of buai +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /buˈa.jan/
  • Hyphenation: bu‧a‧ian

Noun

buaian (first-person possessive buaianku, second-person possessive buaianmu, third-person possessive buaiannya)

  1. cradle (a bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots)
    Synonym: ayunan
  2. hammock (a swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends)
  3. swing (the manner in which something is swung)
    Synonyms: buai, ayunan

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Malay

Etymology

buai +‎ -an

Pronunciation

Noun

buaian (Jawi spelling بواين, plural buaian-buaian, informal 1st possessive buaianku, 2nd possessive buaianmu, 3rd possessive buaiannya)

  1. swing
  2. cradle

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