Hang
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Etymology edit
Coined as a trademark, from Alemannic German Hang (“hand”), c. 2000. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “explain the strange plural "Hanghang"”)
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Noun edit
Hang (plural Hangs or Hanghang)
- A percussion instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG, somewhat resembling a steelpan, consisting of two metal half shells with tuned notes on the top side that produces a mellow and ethereal sound.
- Synonym: (generically) handpan
Translations edit
musical instrument
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German edit
Etymology edit
From hängen.
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Noun edit
Hang m (strong, genitive Hanges or Hangs, plural Hänge)
- slope, hill, hillside.
- inclination; propensity; bias; a disposition, or liability towards something/someone.
Declension edit
Declension of Hang [masculine, strong]
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Malay edit
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Proper noun edit
Hang (Jawi spelling هڠ)
- (historical) A title in early Malay Muslim states bestowed upon those who have done good for the state.
- E.g.Hang Tuah, Hang Li Po