Tempala
from jawa
Verified
Standard
noun
Action
From jawa
Definition
A leap or bucking motion, like a goat preparing to attack or clash.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Javanese 'tempala', referring to a jumping or butting movement. This term was absorbed into Indonesian to describe the aggressive behavior of animals, particularly goats, preparing to clash or attack an opponent.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action