rantai

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rantai

Etymology

From Malay rantai, from Old Javanese rantay (“chain; rope; circular flower arrangement”).

Pronunciation

Noun

rantai

  1. chain (a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal)
  2. chain (a series of interconnected things)
    Synonym: persambungan
  3. (organic chemistry, physical chemistry) (a number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule)
  4. (figuratively) shackles (a restraint on one's action, activity, or progress)
    Synonym: belenggu

Verb

rantai (active merantai, passive dirantai)

  1. (transitive) to chain (to fasten something with a chain)
  2. (transitive) to chain (to secure someone with fetters)

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Etymology

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Noun

rantai (Jawi spelling رنتاي, plural rantai-rantai)

  1. chain

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