nyòòn
Semai
Etymology
From Proto-Semai *ɲ̩ɲɔɔ̃n (“near”), from Proto-Aslian [Term?], from Proto-Mon-Khmer *()ɲɔɔn (“near”). Cognate with Old Khmer ñaṅ ~ ñeṅ ~ ñiṅ (“near”), Proto-Monic *ɲo̤n (“to be near, close”), whence Mon ညောန် (ɲòn, “to be near, close, to be tight, to be crowded”).
Adjective
nyòòn[1]
- near; close
Synonyms
- bèèk
- ley
- mèng
- reeq
References
- Basrim bin Ngah Aching, Kamus Engròq Semay – Engròq Malaysia, Kamus Bahasa Semai – Bahasa Malaysia, Bangi: Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2008