Oentoek
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
Preposition indicating purpose, intention, or designation of something; archaic spelling of 'untuk'
Synonyms & Variants
bagi
Preposition indicating allocation or purpose, often interchangeable with 'buat'.
buat
Preposition used in casual conversational contexts to indicate a target.
guna
A preposition or noun expressing the purpose or benefit of an action.
untuk
Preposition indicating purpose, intention, or allocation.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Van Ophuijsen spelling used during the Dutch colonial period in the Dutch East Indies (1901-1947). The digraph 'oe' represents the vowel sound /u/ in the old orthographic system before being replaced by the Republican Spelling in 1947.
Real-world Usage
Boekoe ini oentoek anaknja jang soelong. (Buku ini untuk anaknya yang sulung.)
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.