Uwan Sir,

Ambo tanyo ka Mak Google, iko pengertian Kuciang Aia : *Konotasi
kucing airdalam dialek pergaulan Minangkabau adalah personifikasi
untuk ketidakbaikan
seseorang. *Jadi istilah awak juo itu ruponyo.

Jadi paja nan ilang tu, ruponyo kuciang aia..... nan mambuek malu urang
Minang.

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Maa Rang Lapau nan Basamo,
> Ado nan panah mandanga istilah "Kuciang Aia?" Apo iko istilah baru nan
> diadaptasi dari istilah Melayu, atau Indobnesia, "Kucing Air?".
> Sabab,dahulu MakNgah alunpanah mandanganyo.
>
> Istilah ko ambo dapek dari Carito Ajo Duta tatangan "Urang Aaak ilang di
> Amerika" bulan nan lalu. Di lua Lapau ambo lai manaruihkan email jo bini
> Urang Awak nan ilang tu. Iko emailnyo sabulan kamudian. Sabagian panjang
> untaian emailnyo MakNgah kuduang untuak dibaritokan ka Lapau..
>
> Wakatu mulo-mulo alah badatak hati ambo ado sesuatu nan indak sandereh
> dalam carito ko dengan kuliakik saurang awak nan "banyak aka". Kioonyo iyo,
> agak barek caritonyo. ..
>
> -- MakNgah
> Sjamsir Sjarif
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:41 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found, a month later
>
> Feel free to forward any parts you want to the list. Anyone knows how to
> deal with the office of Agama, I would appreciate any tips or comments, let
> me know if you get responses. Otherwise, once again, thanks to all.
>
> Lori
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ------------------------------
> *From: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Date: *Sun, 6 May 2012 10:36:42 -0700 (PDT)
> *To: *laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com>
> *ReplyTo: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Subject: *Re: Lost and Found, a month later
>
> Oh Heavy, I suspected it that something i was really strange. Since I
> cannot find any answer to your question do not want to get involve in a
> famuily problem, may I forward part of our later email to "Rantaunet?
> Probably we'll get some interesting comments in culture and personality
> perspective .
> -- Sjamsir
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:08 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found, a month later
>
> Sjamsir,
> Thank you for asking. Sorry to say the whole situation is unbelievable. No
> he's not back in New Jersey. This is what I've found out with the help of a
> friend in Indonesia. My "husband" has a wife of over 10 years in indonesia
> and a young daughter with her. Making his visa application false and
> perjured and subjecting him to punishment. My friend brought a copy of my
> marriage book to the office of Agama and found my book is a fraud and so
> was my marriage. All an act supposedly, but it got by US Immigration. So
> although I am not married in Indonesia, USA accepts me as married. A
> problem I need to correct, but Agama office will not give a letter stating
> fraud unless the authorities request it. I am working on trying to find who
> that is. My friend visited my "husband" I have photo of him with his wife
> and child, photo of his home and a recording of a conversation where he
> describes how he got home. In indonesian so I don't understand much but the
> gist is: he and his whole family used me to get anything I could send from
> america and of course my money. It was his family who sent him money (from
> what I sent him) to get home. He came here to see america and get the visa
> and benefits of being my spouse here and school. But he missed his family
> and wanted to leave. He spent weeks telling me I killed him by forcing him
> to leave our home by our argument which is not true but he trieS and
> demanding money from me. As I refused to send money, he now wants to
> divorce. He believes the visa he has now will allow him entry to USA
> whenever he wants for 2 years and he doesn't need the green card that he
> left without. So, right now I am working on getting proof of his fraud to
> prevent him from ever coming here again, a case to put judgment against him
> for money I sent him, and terminating the "marriage". Not easy as getting
> things done in indonesia is difficult at best. I also am trying to find a
> way to point out to our fine government how they failed as well. Failing to
> find a 10 year marriage during months of background checks, holding a fraud
> marriage book in their hands and not knowing it, how a "missing person"
> gets on an international flight undetected,are all pretty big mistakes they
> made. It is all just crazy. Any tips you can give for getting things done
> in indonesia would be appreciated. Anyway, I appreciate your asking. I hope
> all is well and appreciate how everyone tried to help me before. Now I am
> trying to resolve the issues and move on with life.
>
> Sincerely,
> Lori.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ------------------------------
> *From: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Date: *Sun, 6 May 2012 04:48:49 -0700 (PDT)
> *To: *Hambo Ciek<hamboc...@yahoo.com>; laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com
> >
> *ReplyTo: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Subject: *Re: Lost and Found, a month later
>
> Hi Lori,
> After reporting the lost of your husband last month and you found him, I'm
> wondering the next episode. After he back to his mom in Padang, with the
> reason that dad was sick, and hopefully daddy is back to the good health,
> now what? Curiously did he come back to you in New Jersey?
> -- Sjamsir
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *To:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Sjamsir Sjarif <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 8, 2012 7:18 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found
>
> You're welcome,
> Sjamsir
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 8, 2012 7:14 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found
>
> I agree and thank you for everything.
> Kindest regards,
> Lori
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ------------------------------
> *From: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Date: *Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:13:04 -0700 (PDT)
> *To: *laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com>
> *ReplyTo: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Cc: *Sjamsir Sjarif<hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Subject: *Re: Lost and Found
>
> And .. after the whole week I followed this case, I think I had enough.
> The initial purpose was to help you in  finding your lost husband. Since
> you have found and  "reunited" in communication with him, the subject of
> "Lost and Found" in our email exchange should be ended. The rest of it will
> be yours;  I do not want to get involve in anyone internal family problem.
> I'm glad you are safe physically, with a deep sympathy with your daughter.
> Comfort her. Good luck.
>
> Best Wishes,
> -- Sjamsir Sjarif
> Sanra Cruz, California
> April 8, 2012
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 8, 2012 6:51 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found
>
> I do remember that ad. Rolaids. After this week I need that and a few
> strong drinks.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ------------------------------
> *From: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Date: *Sun, 8 Apr 2012 18:48:40 -0700 (PDT)
> *To: *laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com>
> *ReplyTo: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Subject: *Re: Lost and Found
>
> Oh what a relieve. By the way, remember the ad, "how do you spell
> relieve?"..  :)
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 8, 2012 6:41 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found
>
> No longer late thank goodness. He actually just texted me he is at
> hospital in padang with parents. he said I told him to leave (not actually
> true) so he left. Waiting more. The story gets more and more interesting.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ------------------------------
> *From: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Date: *Sun, 8 Apr 2012 18:37:29 -0700 (PDT)
> *To: *laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com>
> *ReplyTo: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Cc: *Sjamsir Sjarif<hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Subject: *Re: Lost and Found
>
> If that's the kind of behavior described and labeled for him by his friend
> to you, it's really hard and impossible to take.  After he stabbed and
> squirted you and then vanished, you should consider to purify yourself. If
> your late period bothering you until tonight you should see your physician
> first thing when the sun comes up tomorrow. morning.
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 8, 2012 11:41 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found
>
> Describes him precisely I guess. Wonder who got stabbed in the back
> besides me.
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> ------------------------------
> *From: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Date: *Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:56:13 -0700 (PDT)
> *To: *Lori Caponigro<laca...@gmail.com>
> *ReplyTo: * Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Cc: *Sjamsir Sjarif<hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Subject: *Re: Lost and Found
>
> Oh, no wonder I didn't know that idiom of "kuciang aia" in standard
> Minangkabau language. It seems to be a new terminology, slang invented or
> presented in new generation media face book, probably by recent Highschool
> graduates. Even someone pseudo name his facebook name as kuciang aia. I'm
> not a member  of face book.
> Here's what I found as one explains it:
> http://septiaone.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/kucing-air-apakah-itu/
>
> -- Sjamsir
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Lori Caponigro <laca...@gmail.com>
> *To:* Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 8, 2012 9:03 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Lost and Found
>
> Explained to me in text this way:   His name hwa cat means water cat,
> kucing air. Meaning someone cheat and liar
>
> It is words of the text. I copy and paste here.
>
> On Sunday, April 8, 2012, Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Oh, I never hear of it in it original expression. Do you remember the
> sound of it in Minangkabau as they explained it to you?
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> > To: Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2012 8:45 AM
> > Subject: Re: Lost and Found
> >
> > Term was explained to me as being Minangkabau term. No news. No call
> from him.
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> > ________________________________
> > From: Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 08:42:38 -0700 (PDT)
> > To: laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com>
> > ReplyTo: Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Cc: Sjamsir Sjarif<hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: Lost and Found
> > Is it an English idiom or someone described it to you taken from other
> language?
> > Is there any development? Thanks.
> > Sjamsir
> > ________________________________
> > From: "laca...@gmail.com" <laca...@gmail.com>
> > To: Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2012 5:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: Lost and Found
> >
> > The term was described to me as lying and cheating. Cats don't swim but
> to get fish a water cat acts like a fish. In other words, begged and
> pleaded the dying father card to get help. Or his mom did on his behalf. I
> know his mom is involved with a Mothers Club of that tribe. She has
> dinners, etc.
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> > ________________________________
> > From: Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 16:41:18 -0700 (PDT)
> > To: Hambo Ciek<hamboc...@yahoo.com>; laca...@gmail.com<laca...@gmail.com
> >
> > ReplyTo: Hambo Ciek <hamboc...@yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Re: Lost and Found
> > Lori, earlier you wrote "Seems he "water-catted" this group of
> Minangkabau association." I'm not familiar with this term  "water-catted",
> never exposed to it before. What does it mean?
> > -- Sjamsir
> >
>
> --
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Wassalaamu'alaikum
Dutamardin Umar (aka. Ajo Duta),
suku Mandahiliang,
lahir 17 Agustus 1947.
nagari Gasan Gadang, Kab. Pariaman.
rantau Deli, Jakarta, kini Sterling, Virginia-USA
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