This is the 348th most frequent Indonesian word.
sumut
"Sumut" is an abbreviation for "Sumatera Utara," meaning "North Sumatra," a province in Indonesia.
Here, 'sumut' creatively describes puddles or water accumulation, possibly being local terminology or colloquial usage.
Ketika hujan mulai reda, sumut di sekitar halaman mulai penuh.
When the rain began to subside, puddles around the yard began to fill.
In this use, 'Sumut' is used as a nickname, indicating a personal or cultural connection.
Nama panggilan kecilnya adalah Sumut, diambil dari Sumatera Utara.
His nickname is Sumut, taken from North Sumatra.
In this context, 'Sumut' is an abbreviation of 'Sumatera Utara', the Indonesian name for the North Sumatra region.