Getek: a swell or swelling, likely referring to a general bodily swelling.
Lotok: a trauma-induced bump, particularly on the head.
Gotok: the stage of plant development where buds are forming and about to flower.
Linguistic Observations:
- Semantic fields: each term relates to physical changes or growth, but in different contexts (bodily swelling, traumatic injury, and plant development).
- Polysemy: the similarity in sound between "getek", "lotok", and "gotok" might suggest a historical or etymological connection, but their meanings are distinct and context-dependent.
Comparison:
- Getek vs. Lotok : while both terms describe swelling, "getek" seems more general, whereas "lotok" specifically implies trauma.
- Gotok vs. Getek/Lotok: "gotok" describes a specific stage in plant development, distinct from the bodily swelling described by "getek" and "lotok".