Kapanlagi.com - What comes to mind when you hear the word 'pantek'? For some people, 'pantek' may already be a familiar word. However, for others, this word may sound unfamiliar because it is rarely used in daily life. Most people say the word 'pantek' when they are emotional. Therefore, it is not surprising that the meaning of 'pantek' is often considered negative.
Yes, in general, 'pantek' is often used as a curse word. That is why this word often appears when someone is angry or emotional. However, the meaning of 'pantek' is not always negative. In fact, 'pantek' is classified as a homonym because it has two meanings. Therefore, it is important to know both meanings of the word 'pantek', so as not to misuse or misinterpret it.
So what is the actual meaning of the word 'pantek'? To find out more, read the following summary compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Meaning of Pantek as a Curse
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As mentioned earlier, the word pantek is often used as an expression of frustration, curse, or insult. In this case, the word pantek actually comes from the Minang language. In its original region, the meaning of pantek is a term used to refer to the female genitalia. Therefore, the word is considered vulgar and inappropriate to be said in public.
2. Meaning of Pantek in the Indonesian Dictionary
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However, what is often overlooked is that pantek actually has another meaning in the Indonesian language. Referring to the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), pantek is a word classified as a noun. Furthermore, the meaning of pantek itself is peg or nail.
In the KBBI, the word pantek also has derived words, namely memantek and terpantek. According to the KBBI, memantek means attaching (wood, bamboo, etc.) with a peg. Meanwhile, terpantek means stuck (referring to a knife; nail, etc.).
Unfortunately, because it is more often used as a curse, the meaning of pantek in the Indonesian language tends to be neglected. However, until now, the words pantek, memantek, and terpantek can still be used, especially in the field of carpentry or construction.
3. Sentences with the Words Pantek, Terpantek, and Memantek
The words pantek, terpantek, and memantek are still relevant to use today. Not only as curses, these words can be used in a sentence. Here are some examples of the use of the words pantek, terpantek, and memantek in sentences.
1) Sentences with the Word Pantek
- Father bought a pentek at the hardware store.
2) Sentences with the Word Memantek
- Father nailed four pieces of wood onto one board to make it into a table.
3) Sentences with the Word Terpantek
- The nail was stuck right in the middle of that mango tree.
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4. Indonesian Words with Rarely Known Meanings
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Finding out the meaning of patek in Indonesian, is an example of why it is important to occasionally check the meaning of a word that seems unfamiliar in a dictionary. So that the true meaning of the word is not forgotten. Well, besides pantek, there are still various words in Indonesian that are rarely known in meaning. What are those words? Here are some of them.
1) Berandang: This word means a rice barn or it means visible clearly, easily seen (because there is nothing covering or protecting it).
2) Dersik: Dersik means rustle (the sound of wind and so on).
3) Hanca: The word hanca means pending work.
4) Jenggala: The word jenggala means forest.
5) Kenes: The word kenes means agile and charming (about the attitude of a child) talkative and playful behavior made to attract attention, coquettish.
6) Kulacino: water marks on the table caused by a cold or wet glass.
7) Lindap: dim, cloudy, shady.
8) Mangkus: The word mangkus means effective, successful, useful.
9) Puspas: The word puspas means mixed up.
10) Risak: to disturb or bother.
11) Suryakanta: The word suryakanta refers to a round mirror (to see an object so that it appears larger), magnifying glass, lens.
12) Sangkil: The word sangkil means useful, efficient.
13) Selesa: spacious.
14) Tulat: The word tulat means the day after tomorrow (three days after today).
15) Teyan: The word teyan means donation.
16) Tubin: The word tubin means the day after tulat (fourth day after today).
17) Trengginas: agile and skillful.
18) Undagi: expert.
19) Ugahari: moderate, middle, simple.
20) Wanodya: teenage girl.
Those are some explanations about the meaning of pantek that is not just a curse. Hopefully, it is useful and can broaden your knowledge!
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.