gedong bicara

Betawi

Alternative forms

  • gedong bicarè (Urban Jakarta)

Etymology

Generalized from Gedong Bicara, originally used in reference to historical Batavia City Hall. Compound of gedong (“building”) +‎ bicara (“to speak”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡədɔŋ bit͡ɕara/

Noun

gedong bicara (Arab Gundul spelling ݢدوڠ بچارا)

  1. town hall
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