Telekung
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tələˈkuŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Telekung is a noun meaning (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei) A prayer garment, usually worn by Southeast Asian Muslim women, consisting of two pieces: a loosely-draped one-piece hijab that extends to the knees and a long skirt that hides the feet.
Meaning
(Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei) A prayer garment, usually worn by Southeast Asian Muslim women, consisting of two pieces: a loosely-draped one-piece hijab that extends to the knees and a long skirt that hides the feet.
Example Sentences
The telekung, worn by Muslim women to pray, traditionally comes in white.
The third type [of scarf] is the tudung dakwah or mini telekung (religious scarf).
Daily necessities include women’s clothing, telekung (a prayer robe for women), men’s clothing, children’s clothing and school bags.
When everyone is ready, Faridah, who dons a telekung (prayer wear), and her family position themselves to face the kiblat (direction of Mekah).
Word Forms
- telekungs
- telekong
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include telekong, kebaya, kabaya, kebayah, sarung, sarong.
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