Where does “lantik” come from?
lantik (Indonesian) comes from Minangkabau lantiak.
lantik (Indonesian): to appoint, inaugurate, induct
Definitions
- to appoint, inaugurate, induct
Ancestry of “lantik”, step by step
lantik traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Minangkabau lantiak
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minangkabau | lantiak | — |
via Malay lantik
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | lantik | to appoint someone to higher status, to investiture |