gesekan

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Etymology

Affixed gesek +‎ -an. The mechanics sense is semantic loan from Dutch wrijving (“friction”, literally “rubbing”). The conflict sense is semantic loan from English friction.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɛ.ˈsɛk.an/
  • Rhymes: -an
  • Hyphenation: ge‧sek‧an

Noun

gesekan (plural gesekan-gesekan)

  1. friction:
    1. the rubbing of one object or surface against another.
    2. (mechanics) a force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
      Synonym: geseran (Standard Malay)
    3. (figurative) conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

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