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Minoem

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Definition & Context

Verb meaning to swallow liquid or beverage into the mouth and throat

Synonyms & Variants

meneguk

meneguk

Verb meaning to swallow liquid in one gulp or several gulps.

Synonym
minum

minum

To ingest liquid through the mouth, in this context referring to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Synonym
nenggak

nenggak

Informal or slang verb for drinking, often in large quantities or quickly.

Register Variant
ngombe

ngombe

A Javanese ngoko word meaning to drink, often used informally in the context of consuming alcoholic beverages.

Dialect Variant

Usage Notes or Etymology

Van Ophuijsen spelling from colonial era for 'minum', using 'oe' for 'u' sound. Commonly used in newspapers and Malay literature of early 20th century.

Real-world Usage

Saja hendak minoem teh dipagi hari ini. (Saya hendak minum teh di pagi hari ini.)

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