jam tangan

Definition

A small clock worn on the wrist, literally hand clock.

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Etymology

'Jam-tangan' is a compound word from 'jam' (clock) and 'tangan' (hand), referring to wristwatches or handheld timepieces, reflecting modern influences on the Malay language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Jam-tangan' is found in both written and spoken forms, widely used in contemporary settings either formally or informally across the Malay world.

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