teraju

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Indonesian

Etymology

Inherited from Malay teraju, from Classical Malay تراجو (teraju), from Persian ترازو (tarâzu, balance, scales; equilibrium, balance).

Pronunciation

Noun

têraju (plural teraju-teraju, first-person possessive terajuku, second-person possessive terajumu, third-person possessive terajunya)

  1. beam and scales, balance
    Synonym: neraca
  2. rope
  3. string
  4. (figurative) supreme authority; top leader

Derived terms

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Malay

Etymology

From Classical Malay تراجو (teraju), from Persian ترازو (tarâzu, balance, scales; equilibrium, balance).

Pronunciation

Noun

teraju (Jawi spelling تراجو, plural teraju-teraju, informal 1st possessive terajuku, 2nd possessive terajumu, 3rd possessive terajunya)

  1. a pair of weighing scales; a balance
    Synonym: neraca
  2. the loose string joining the extremities of a kite
  3. tent ropes or strings
  4. rod supporting the heddles of a loom
  5. (figuratively) helm

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Indonesian: teraju
  • Tagalog: talaro

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