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Etymology
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bukən (“negator of nominal”). Doublet of ukai.
Adjective
bukai
- other
Indonesian
Alternative forms
Etymology
Affixation of buka + -i.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbu.kai̯/
- Hyphenation: bu‧kai
Verb
bukai (active membukai, passive dibukai)
- (transitive) to open repeatedly
Anakku selalu membukai jendela kamarnya saat malam hari.- My son always opens his bedroom window at night (repeatedly).