begedil/ˈbəɡədɪl/EtymologyBorrowed from Malay bergedel, begedil, from Javanese bregedel, from Indonesian perkedel, from Dutch frikadel.begedil means A deep fried potato patty of Javanese origin, derived from the Dutch meat based frikadel. Introduced to Singapore and Malaysia by Javanese immigrants. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.nounA deep fried potato patty of Javanese origin, derived from the Dutch meat based frikadel. Introduced to Singapore and Malaysia by Javanese immigrants.