Re: "Unicycle" in Indonesian

Jack Halpern (jhalpern@super.win.or.jp)
Sat Aug 19 0:55 JST

Ken Lunde wrote:
|> Ninik and someone else told me that "sepeda beroda satu" (the
|> words means "bike," "(to) possess," and "one," respectively) is the
|> Indonesian term. But, it may be made-up. It means a bike that has one
|> wheel. The word "unicycle" (borrowed) may actually be the appropriate
|> term. Hard to tell. I guess Ninik never came across an Indonesian who
|> rides one. I'll keep checking as I meet Indonesian folks...
|>

Thank you for the info. Until I hear from you otherwise, I will assume
that SEPEDA BERODA SATU is an informal term used by Indonesians
who don't know the appropriate term. Can you ask Ninik to check in
a comprehensive dictionary at the university, if it's ok. Thanks.

Regards, Jack Halpern