handkerchief

Bahasa: id

🇬🇧 /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ 🇺🇸 /ˈhæŋkɜrtʃɪf/

📖 Definisi

noun
saputangan; saputangan leher; saputangan sinyal; kode saputangan

EN: A small square piece of cloth, typically carried in a pocket or purse, used for wiping the nose, face, or hands.; A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head as a decorative accessory or for protection from the sun or dust.; A small cloth used as a signal or token, especially in historical or ceremonial contexts.; In the hanky code, a handkerchief of a particular color worn in a back pocket to indicate sexual preferences or interests.

🔗 Detail

Bentuk kata

dapat dihitung Jamak: handkerchiefs, handkerchieves

Kolokasi

silk handkerchieflace handkerchiefwhite handkerchiefpocket handkerchiefblow one's nose into a handkerchief

Sinonim

hankytissuenapkinclothkerchief

Sering tertukar

neckerchief

EN: A 'neckerchief' is specifically a cloth worn around the neck, while a 'handkerchief' is a small square of cloth carried in a pocket for wiping the nose or hands.

id: 'Neckerchief' secara spesifik adalah kain yang dikenakan di sekitar leher, sedangkan 'handkerchief' adalah sepotong kecil kain persegi yang dibawa di saku untuk mengusap hidung atau tangan.

hanky

EN: 'Hanky' is simply the informal/colloquial shortening of 'handkerchief' with the same meaning.

id: 'Hanky' hanyalah bentuk pendek informal/kolokial dari 'handkerchief' dengan makna yang sama.

Tips ejaan

EN: The plural can be either 'handkerchiefs' or 'handkerchieves' — both are correct, though 'handkerchiefs' is more common in modern usage. Note the silent 'h' in the middle: 'hand-ker-chief', not 'hand-ker-cheif'.

id: Bentuk jamaknya bisa berupa 'handkerchiefs' atau 'handkerchieves' — keduanya benar, meskipun 'handkerchiefs' lebih umum dalam penggunaan modern. Perhatikan 'h' yang tidak dilafalkan di tengah: 'hand-ker-chief', bukan 'hand-ker-cheif'.

💬 Contoh

She pulled a lace handkerchief from her sleeve and dabbed her eyes.

Dia mengeluarkan saputangan renda dari lengan bajunya dan mengusap matanya.
The cowboy tied a red handkerchief around his neck to shield himself from the dust.

Sang koboi mengikatkan saputangan merah di lehernya untuk melindungi diri dari debu.
The judge dropped his handkerchief to signal the start of the race.

Hakim menjatuhkan saputangannya untuk menandakan dimulainya balapan.
In the 1970s, the hanky code used colored handkerchiefs to communicate desires in gay bars.

Pada tahun 1970-an, kode saputangan menggunakan saputangan berwarna untuk berkomunikasi keinginan di bar gay.