Dominos, a popular game played with 28 cards (wooden, bone, or other materials) with dots on each card. According to the Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI), domino is defined as:
"Permainan dengan 28 kartu (kayu, tulang, dan sebagainya) yang bermata (bertitik besar ), tiap kartu dibagi menjadi dua bidang, tiap bidang berisi 0–6 titik"
Translated to English, this means "A game with 28 cards (wooden, bone, and other materials) with dots on each card, divided into two fields, each field containing 0-6 points."
The KBBI also defines domino as a noun, which is further classified as a kata benda (nominative). This implies that domino refers to the game itself rather than the individual cards.
Furthermore, the KBBI provides additional definitions related to domino:
- Kartu domino: Cards with dots indicating numbers, used for playing domino.
- Teori domino: A theory in political science suggesting that if one country falls under communist control in Southeast Asia, it will trigger a chain reaction of communist victories in other countries.
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Sejarah Domino
The history of domino dates back to ancient China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The game was initially played with 144 pieces made from bones or bamboo and was only enjoyed by royalty. However, it later spread to Europe and the United States, where simplified rules were developed.
In Indonesia, domino is known as "Gaple" and is often played in two-player games (main Gaple). The game involves matching cards with corresponding dots to create a sequence.
Penggunaan Kata Domino
The term "domino" has various connotations depending on the context:
- Kartu domino: A card used for playing domino.
- Mahjong: A Chinese game played with tiles, which is similar to dominoes.
- Ceki: A small rectangular card used in a specific type of betting., domino is a popular game that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its history and definitions can be found in the Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI), which serves as a reference for Indonesian language learners and users.