Uang jemputan

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

Money given by the woman's party to the man's party in Minangkabau custom as a symbol of request or acceptance to be taken as a son-in-law.

Etymology

A compound of 'uang' and 'jemputan' (derived from 'jemput' meaning 'to pick up'). This term emerged in Minangkabau tradition as a symbol of money given by the woman's family to the man during engagement, reflecting a distinctive social practice.

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