Ungkil
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
To lift or pry up an object slightly using the tip of a stick or similar pointed tool.
Etymology
Derived from a Malayo-Polynesian root referring to the mechanical action of leveraging. It has cognates across various Indonesian languages describing the use of a long tool to apply pressure to heavy loads for displacement.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action