Semai

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Etymology

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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

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nyòòn[1]

  1. near; close

Synonyms

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References

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  1. ^ Basrim bin Ngah Aching (2008) Kamus Engròq Semay – Engròq Malaysia, Kamus Bahasa Semai – Bahasa Malaysia, Bangi: Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia