Where does “kawan” come from?
kawan (Old Javanese) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kaban — companion, member of a group (of animals or people); friend.
kawan (Old Javanese): companion; group
Definitions
- companion; group
Ancestry of “kawan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *kaban | companion, member of a group (of animals or people); friend |