barang — meaning in English
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English meaning
- commodity noun A raw material or basic good that is bought and sold in bulk, such as oil, wheat, or gold.
- merchandise noun Goods that are bought and sold as part of trade.
- thing noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
Senses
barang is used for these senses in English:
- commodity (business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.]
- merchandise (uncountable) Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.
- thing That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
commodity — full definition
- noun A raw material or basic good that is bought and sold in bulk, such as oil, wheat, or gold.
- noun Something useful or valuable, especially something treated as an interchangeable product rather than something unique.
merchandise — full definition
- noun Goods that are bought and sold as part of trade.
- noun Branded products tied to a team, show, artist, or similar, sold to fans — usually just called "merch."
- verb To buy and sell goods, or to promote and display goods for sale.