nampak

Indonesian

Etymology

Back-formation from penampakan, or nasalization of tampak. Probably inherited from Malay. Occurred in some Malay dialects.

Noun

nampak

1. Nonstandard form of tampak (“to be visible”).

Malay

Alternative forms

• nmpk (SMS slang)

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aʔ

Verb

nampak (Jawi spelling نمڤق)

1. to see

   Synonyms: lihat

2. to find or encounter
3. to meet