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stengah

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈstɛŋə//

KK: /stɛŋə/

noun
Definition

A drink made by mixing whisky with soda water, originating from the Malay term meaning 'one half'.


Example

He ordered a stengah at the bar, enjoying the refreshing mix of whisky and soda.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried a stengah before?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What's in it?
Sloth A
It's basically whisky and soda, super refreshing.
Sloth B
That sounds nice! I might give it a go next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cocktail
mix
beverage
Antonyms
neat
straight
pure
Root Explanation

The word 'stengah' originates from Old English, meaning 'to sting' or 'to pierce'.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of something that 'pierces' or 'stings' — that's what 'stengah' refers to.

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