Ubek
from jawa
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From jawa
Definition
From Javanese, meaning to insert something by moving the hand or fingers into a wet hole, or to search for something by investigating.
Etymology
Loanword from Javanese 'ubek' meaning 'to stir or search in water'. Entered Indonesian through cultural contact, retaining its original meaning of inserting and moving one's hand or fingers into a watery hole.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action