A living archive of colloquialisms, regional dialects, and linguistic trends.
A person's ability or skill in charming, seducing, or attracting the attention of others, often with a strong personal appeal.
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Standard and formal Indonesian vocabulary (Baku). Essential for professional, academic, medical, sains and business communications.
Discover common Indonesian spelling variants, from cultural assimilation to official forms.
Words from the Indonesian Standard Dictionary, curated and enriched by the ibahasa Language Team.
The first letter of the Indonesian alphabet
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.
A biological theory stating that living organisms can arise spontaneously from non-living matter.
“A condition in which a “compression leak” occurs in an engine, causing the air or gas pressure inside the cylinder to drop abnormally, resulting in reduced engine performance or the inability of the engine to function optimally.”
“The act of cooking rice using the traditional Javanese liwet method, in which rice is cooked directly in a pot or clay vessel with water and seasonings until fully absorbed, often performed communally as a culturally significant social activity.”
“In Javanese dialect, kendo means loose or not tight, used to describe the condition of an object or situation that is not tense, not firm, or not taut. It is the “antonym” of kenceng (tight, tense).”
“Lemu is a Javanese adjective meaning “fat” or “chubby”, describing a person or animal whose body weight and fat content are noticeably above average.”
“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”