mencolok

Indonesian

Pronunciation

• (Standard Indonesian)
  • IPA^(key): (common) /mənˈt͡ʃɔlɔk/ [mənˈt͡ʃɔ.lɔk̚]
  • IPA^(key): /mənˈt͡ʃɔlɔʔ/ [mənˈt͡ʃɔ.lɔʔ]
• Syllabification: men‧co‧lok

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

mêncolok

1. active of colok: to torch

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

mêncolok

1. active of colok: to plug, pierce, vote

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

mêncolok

1. active of colok: to dye

Etymology 4

From meng- +‎ colok (“to plug, pierce, vote”), related to the second etymology.

Adjective

mêncolok (figurative)

1. striking (making a strong impression)
2. (of a colour) very bright