encek

Indonesian

Etymology 1

From Malay encik, likely from Hokkien 引叔 (ín-chek, “uncle”).

Pronunciation

• (Standard Indonesian) IPA^(key): /ənˈt͡ʃek/ [ənˈt͡ʃek̚]
• Rhymes: -ek
• Syllabification: en‧cek

Noun

encék (plural encek-encek)

1. adult Chinese man
2. term of address for an adult Chinese man
3. full-blooded Chinese

   Synonym: singkeh

4. father's younger brother; uncle

Etymology 2

From Javanese [Term?].

Pronunciation

• (Standard Indonesian) IPA^(key): /ˈent͡ʃek/ [ˈen.t͡ʃek̚]
• Rhymes: -ent͡ʃek
• Syllabification: en‧cek

Noun

éncék (plural encek-encek)

1. winnow of bamboo wickerwork (covered with a piece of white cloth, for offerings)