Menyungkem
me·nyung·kem
from jawa
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From jawa
Definition
To perform 'sungkem', which is the act of kneeling and kissing the hand of an elder or respected person as a sign of devotion or apology.
Etymology
Borrowed from Javanese 'sungkem' meaning to kneel or to show devotion.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action