Standard Dictionary

Words Starting with "B"

763 words found

bebekisme
noun
politik
Abstract Concept

A behavior or attitude of blindly following a leader's directives without prior critical analysis or rational consideration.

bebercak
verb
Reduplication

The state of a surface having stains, spots, or uneven color markings.

bedah cesar
noun
kedokteran
Action

A surgical procedure to deliver a fetus through incisions in the mother's abdominal wall and uterus.

bedah mayat
noun
kedokteran
Action

A medical examination of a corpse through dissection to determine the cause of death or to study specific diseases; an autopsy.

bedebah
adjective
gaul
Abstract Concept

A term of abuse used to express annoyance or to insult someone considered wretched or useless.

bedol santri
noun
Action

The process of collectively relocating all students (santri) from one Islamic boarding school to a new location or educational institution.

bedukang
noun
sains
Locus

A type of freshwater fish belonging to the catfish family (Siluriformes).

begawan
noun
agama
Abstract Concept

An honorific title for a priest, ascetic, or a person considered holy and wise; often used as a moniker for an expert.

bek
noun
olahraga
Loanword

A player in soccer who occupies a defensive position to prevent the opponent from scoring.

bekasi
noun
Proper Name

The name of an administrative city located in the province of West Java, Indonesia.

bekertak
verb
Action

The sound produced by hard objects cracking or breaking, such as tree branches or bamboo flooring under pressure.

bela
verb
Action

The act of guarding, maintaining, or caring for someone or something with full attention and patience to ensure they remain in good condition.

belacan
noun
kuliner
Locus

A culinary condiment made from fermented, finely crushed shrimp or small fish, used as a flavor enhancer.

beladau
noun
Locus

A traditional short-bladed weapon, typically a type of short machete with one or two sharp edges.

belah betung
noun
Locus

A term for something split lengthwise exactly down the middle, often used as a metaphor.

belah inti
noun
sains
Locus

A laboratory tool used to split a core sample longitudinally into two or four equal parts for chemical analysis.

belakangnya
preposition
Fused Form

The position or location situated at the rear side of a specific object, person, or place.

belanak bermain di atas karang
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A proverb describing a state of very rough seas, causing fish that typically dwell in the sandy seabed to rise to the surface.

belanda
noun
Proper Name

A country in Western Europe

belanda depok
noun
Proper Name

A group of descendants of freed slaves by Cornelis Chastelein in Depok during the 17th century who converted to Christianity.

belanda hitam
noun
Abstract Concept

A colloquial term referring to a Black person, or an Indonesian who sided with the Dutch colonial government during the colonial era.

belangkin
noun
sains
Loanword

A deep black substance that is a residue from petroleum distillation, often used as a coating material or polish.

belarus
noun
Proper Name

A sovereign country located in the Eastern European region.

belas kasih
noun
Abstract Concept

A feeling of deep pity or sympathy for the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help.

belengkong
adjective
Abstract Concept

A state of being curved or not straight, often referring to an uneven coastline eroded by waves.

beliau-beliau
pronoun
Reduplication

The plural form of the honorific third-person pronoun, often used ironically or sarcastically to refer to a group of people.

belibis
noun
sains
Abstract Concept

A species of wild bird that physically resembles a duck, known by the scientific name Dendrocygna javanica.

belida
noun
sains
Locus

A freshwater fish with a flattened body, fine scales, and a small dorsal fin, known as the primary ingredient for pempek.

beliung
noun
Locus

A woodworking tool resembling an axe with a blade mounted perpendicularly to its handle.

belongkeng
noun
kuliner
Locus

A type of small freshwater snail that is edible and used as a food source.