penjahit

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay penjahit, from Classical Malay penjahit (“needle”). Equivalent to peng- +‎ jahit.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [pənˈd͡ʒa.hɪt̚]
• Hyphenation: pên‧ja‧hit

Noun

pênjahit (plural penjahit-penjahit)

1. tailor

   Synonym: darji

   Hyponym: tukang vermak

2. needle (for sewing)

   Synonym: jarum

Further reading

• “penjahit” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.