Gantangs

/ɡænˈtɑːŋz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of 'gantang,' referring to multiple units of the traditional Southeast Asian dry measure.

Etymology

Simply the plural of 'gantang,' formed by adding the English plural suffix '-s' to the Malay measurement word, showing how borrowed words adopt English grammar conventions.

Kelly Says

When we borrow words from other languages, we immediately start treating them like English words—adding our plural '-s' even though 'gantang' might have its own plural form in Malay!

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