juang

Indonesian

Alternative forms

• djoeang, djoang (pre-1947)
• djuang (1947-1972)

Etymology

Inherited from Malay juang. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• (Standard Indonesian) IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒuaŋ/ [ˈd͡ʒu.aŋ]
• Rhymes: -aŋ
• Syllabification: ju‧ang

Noun

juang (uncommon)

1. struggle; fight

   Synonym: perjuangan

Derived terms

• berjuang
• keberjuangan
• kepejuangan
• pejuang
• perjuangan
• perjuangkan

 

Further reading

• “juang” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.