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tampan

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈtæmpən/

KK: /tæmpən/

noun
Definition

A type of cloth that originates from Indonesia, often used in traditional clothing and textiles.


Example

She wore a beautiful tampan made of colorful fabric during the festival.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a tampan cloth from Indonesia?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What does it look like?
Sloth A
It's really vibrant and colorful, perfect for decorations.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I'd love to get some for my room.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fabric
textile
material
Antonyms
none
Root Explanation

This word originates from Malay 'tampan', meaning handsome or good-looking. It describes someone who possesses attractive qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of the Malay word 'tampan' meaning handsome, which helps you remember that 'tampan' refers to someone who is good-looking.

Visually Confused Words
stampman
stampian
tympan
teaman
taxman
tarpan
tarman
tamanu
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