gempa

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Indonesian

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Etymology

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From Malay gempa, from Classical Malay ݢمڤا (gĕmpa), from Sanskrit कम्प (kampa, quake). Doublet of kempa.

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Noun

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gêmpa (first-person possessive gempaku, second-person possessive gempamu, third-person possessive gempanya)

  1. quake
    1. A trembling or shaking.
      Synonyms: gerakan, guncangan
    2. An earthquake, a trembling of the ground with force.
      Synonyms: gempa bumi, lindu

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Malay

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit कम्प (kampa).

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Noun

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gempa (Jawi spelling ݢمڤا, plural gempa-gempa, informal 1st possessive gempaku, 2nd possessive gempamu, 3rd possessive gempanya)

  1. quake; tremor

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: gêmpa

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