gergaji

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Indonesian

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Etymology

From Malay gergaji, from Sanskrit क्रकच (krakaca, “saw”).

Pronunciation

Noun

gêrgaji (plural gergaji-gergaji, first-person possessive gergajiku, second-person possessive gergajimu, third-person possessive gergajinya)

  1. saw: a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.

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Malay

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Etymology

From Sanskrit क्रकच (krakaca, “saw”). Compare Javanese graji, Ledo Kaili garagaji, and Lindu garagaji.

Noun

gergaji (Jawi spelling ݢرݢاجي, plural gergaji-gergaji, informal 1st possessive gergajiku, 2nd possessive gergajimu, 3rd possessive gergajinya)

  1. saw

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Indonesian: gergaji
  • → Makasar: garagaji
  • → Tagalog: lagari
  • → Tausug: gawgari' (“file”)

References

  • Edi Sedyawati et al. (1994). Kosakata Bahasa Sanskerta dalam Bahasa Melayu Masa Kini. Jakarta, Indonesia: Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia. Page 72.

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