pagesia
/paˈɡe.sja/
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A general Indonesian term for grass, referring to any low-growing, green, leafy plant that covers the ground, often used for lawns or as animal fodder.
Halaman rumah kami ditumbuhi banyak pagesia.
Our yard is covered with a lot of grass.
Etymology
Derived from the Classical Malay word 'pěsisia', which itself originates from Sanskrit 'pāśyā', meaning 'sprout' or 'young plant'. The term entered common Indonesian vocabulary to refer to grassy vegetation.
Memory Aid
Associate 'pagesia' with the English word 'pasture' – both describe areas where grass grows, and the words sound similar.
Collocations
rumput pagesiataman pagesiapotong pagesia
Synonyms
rumputjukut
Related Words
tumbuhanrumput liarpadang rumput