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A demonstrative pronoun meaning “to there” or indicating a direction toward a location distant from the speaker.
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Standard and formal Indonesian vocabulary (Baku). Essential for professional, academic, medical, sains and business communications.
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Words from the Indonesian Standard Dictionary, curated and enriched by the ibahasa Language Team.
The first letter of the Indonesian alphabet
A term of address for an older brother or a respectful title for a man who is older or of similar social standing.
A facility or specific place used for the slaughtering of livestock for public consumption; a slaughterhouse.
The act of voluntarily relinquishing rights, authority, or power, specifically by a monarch or ruler.
The sequence of letters in the Latin alphabet, or figuratively, the fundamental principles that must be understood in a given field.
A district located in Badung Regency, Bali Province, serving as a hub for economic activity and residential areas.
“An “archlexeme” is a superordinate lexical unit that encompasses and neutralizes the semantic opposition among several lexemes within the same semantic field, functioning as the general or generic representative of that group of lexemes.”
“An organism capable of synthesizing its own organic compounds from simple inorganic substances, such as carbon dioxide and water, by utilizing solar energy through the process of “photosynthesis” or chemical energy through chemosynthesis.”
“Of or relating to “allegory”, describing a mode of expression where deeper meanings are conveyed indirectly through characters, events, or narratives that symbolically represent abstract concepts beyond their literal meaning.”
“Describing something that appears or develops in an “atypical” location, or that occurs irregularly and sporadically, deviating from the standard or expected pattern. The term is primarily used in biological, botanical, and medical contexts to refer to “ectopic” growth or the emergence of a structure outside its normal position.”
“Ngabuburit is not just 'waiting for breaking fast time,' but has become a social ritual that shapes collective culture during Ramadan. The activity of filling time before breaking fast with various light activities, especially in public areas or eateries.”
“A Javanese term referring to a man who tends to flirt with or pursue multiple women simultaneously, similar to a 'womanizer' or 'playboy' in English.”
“An optical defect in lens systems where light of different wavelengths is refracted at unequal angles, producing colored fringes or halos around the edges of objects; Commonly known as “color fringing” or “chromatic distortion” in photography and optics.”
“To continue or proceed with an ongoing or interrupted action, process, or conversation. This word indicates the continuation of an activity or task from the point where it stopped or was not yet completed. It can also mean to “carry out” existing instructions or plans.”
“A form of Javanese “black magic” or occult practice referring to a harmful object or substance covertly inserted, typically into food or drink, with the intent to harm or curse another person through supernatural means.”
“An exaggerated variation of 'mantul' (short for 'mantap betul'), used to describe something extremely cool, great, or satisfying.”
“Bajigur is a softer euphemism for the crude curse word 'Bajingan' (bastard). Usually spoken by people who are accustomed to speaking Javanese.”
““Misti” (Van Ophuijsen) means must, ought to, obligated, or necessary to do something, indicating a necessity or an obligation. This word signifies that an action is unavoidable or an absolute requirement.”
“Abbreviation of 'malas gerak' (lazy to move), describing a state of extreme reluctance to move or engage in physical activity, usually due to fatigue, drowsiness, or simply wanting to laze around.”
“How; an interrogative form asking about the state, manner, or condition of something in colonial-era Malay”