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Bekel

/id/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).
Indonesian•1 meaning found
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casual
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General
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national
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Definition & Context

Food or items brought from home to eat/use during travel or at school/work

Synonyms & Variants

bekal

bekal

Food or items brought from home to be consumed or used during travel, at school, or at the office.

Synonym
piknik

piknik

To go on an excursion to a place outside the city for fun while eating.

Register Variant
rantang

rantang

A tiered food container commonly used to carry packed meals.

Register Variant
sangu

sangu

Javanese term for provisions, often referring to money or food carried for a journey.

Dialect Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Informal variation of 'bekal' commonly used in daily conversation, especially among students and workers. Often refers to packed food or lunch.

Real-world Usage

Bekel gue hari ini cuma roti sama air putih doang.

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