Indonesian · Body & Health
tangan
Hand; arm
Beginnernoun
Definition
The upper limb, covering both hand and arm in everyday speech.
Example
Cuci tangan sebelum makan.
Wash your hands before eating.
Etymology
'Tangan' derives from the Proto-Malayic *tangan, meaning 'hand'. It reflects the essential role of hands in human activities and craftsmanship.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tangan' is common in both spoken and written Indonesian across formal and informal registers, particularly in discussions about work and health.