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pegangan

Pronunciation: /pəˈɡaŋan/

“pegangan” is an Indonesian word. Its 13 meanings in English:

noun

  1. something that is held.
  2. cinch, grip, handle, hilt, holder, lever.
  3. handgrip, handhold
  4. directory.
  5. guide, guideline, standpoint
  6. favorite.
  7. rule-of-thumb.
  8. specialty (something one is good at).
  9. function, office.
  10. amulet.
  11. belief, conviction
  12. creed.
  13. a reserve of money, nest egg, emergency fund, backup money

Etymology

pegang (“to hold”) + -an, literally “something to hold”.

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