sundang noun English. A long-bladed weapon used for killing and warfare, sword; gen. for several kinds. Example sentence: Subanen. Ngag besi nu nga ginepu'ay, sundang. English. The weapons of the ancestors were swords. Cultural Note. Since the trade-language word for the common work knife or machete is sundang, usage is inconsistent. Generic. pais; besi In group with: badung; kalis; saptunggal