Terpaku
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
Physically fixed in place by being nailed down, as in cargo crates securely fastened; figuratively, describes someone frozen in place, unable to react due to shock or surprise.
Etymology
From the root word 'paku' with the prefix 'ter-' indicating a final state.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action