Hang

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See also: hang, háng, hàng, Háng, hāng, häng, hǎng, and hạng

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Alemannic German Hang (hand). Coined as a trademark. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “explain the strange plural "Hanghang"”)

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Noun[edit]

Hang

Hang (plural Hangs or Hanghang)

  1. A musical instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG, somewhat resembling a steelpan.

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -aŋ

Noun[edit]

Hang m (strong, genitive Hanges or Hangs, plural Hänge)

  1. slope, hill, hillside.
  2. inclination; propensity; bias; a disposition, or liability towards something/someone.

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Further reading[edit]

  • Hang” in Duden online
  • Hang” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Malay[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Johor-Riau) IPA(key): [häŋ]

Proper noun[edit]

Hang (Jawi spelling هڠ‎)

  1. (historical) A title in early Malay Muslim states bestowed upon those who have done good for the state.
    E.g. Hang Tuah, Hang Li Po