Where does “gardu induk” come from?
gardu induk (Indonesian) comes from Indonesian induk — mother (especially of animals).
gardu induk (Indonesian): substation, specifically transmission substation
Definitions
- substation, specifically transmission substation
Ancestry of “gardu induk”, step by step
gardu induk traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Indonesian induk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesian | induk | mother (especially of animals) |
via Indonesian gardu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesian | gardu | sentry-box, guard post |