Standard Dictionary

Words Starting with "K"

789 words found

kerinding
noun
sastra
Action

A traditional idiophone musical instrument made from palm fronds or bamboo, played by plucking or vibrating.

kerinjang
verb
arkais
Action

To step or stomp one's feet with agile or restless movements, typically performed in the context of a performance or a fight.

kerinyut
noun
Abstract Concept

A non-standard form of 'kernyut', referring to folds or wrinkles on the surface of skin or objects.

keripik
noun
kuliner
Locus

A light snack made from thinly sliced plant-based ingredients like potatoes or cassava, fried until crispy.

keris melela
noun
Locus

A type of kris with a blade made of plain steel, lacking pamor or decorative patterns on the metal surface.

kerit dayung
noun
sains
Locus

A type of grasshopper that produces a rhythmic chirping sound at night.

kerja
noun
Action

Any form of activity or effort performed to achieve a specific goal, whether as a routine task or as a means of earning a living.

kerja bakti
noun
Abstract Concept

Voluntary communal work for the common good without payment; (2) colloquial: unpaid labor.

kerja medan
noun
Abstract Concept

Research or data collection activities conducted directly at the location of the subject, rather than in a laboratory or office setting.

kerja samben
noun
Action

Supplementary work performed outside of one's primary occupation to earn extra income or occupy spare time.

kerjap
verb
Action

The act of closing and opening the eyelids quickly; blinking.

kernyut
noun
Abstract Concept

A fold or wrinkle on the surface of skin, fabric, or other objects, as well as the faint grinding sound produced by hard objects.

kerocok
noun
Abstract Concept

A rattling or clinking sound produced by objects inside a container, or a type of traditional percussion instrument.

keroncong
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A genre of Indonesian music featuring small plucked string instruments, or a sound resembling small bells.

keropak
noun
sastra
Locus

An ancient manuscript written on palm leaves, commonly found in the literary and cultural traditions of Java and Bali.

keropos
adjective
Abstract Concept

A condition of being porous or hollow inside, applicable to organic materials like decaying wood or unfilled grains.

kerosek
noun
Action

Non-standard form of kerosak, referring to a rustling sound or the friction of dry objects.

kers
noun
kuliner
Locus

A tree that produces small, round, sweet-tasting fruit, or the fruit itself; Prunus cerasus.

kersang
adjective
sains
Abstract Concept

A condition of soil that is dry and infertile, unable to support plant growth, or the state of something being stiff and not soft.

kertang
adjective
Abstract Concept

A state of being dirty due to adhered substances, or the metallic clanging sound produced by striking a tin object.

kertas manila
noun
Locus

A type of thick, durable paper made from manila fibers, typically having a smooth texture on one side.

kertuk
noun
Action

An onomatopoeic word representing the sound produced by a hard object when tapped or struck against a surface.

keruh
adjective
Abstract Concept

A condition of liquid that is not clear due to impurities, or a state of mind that is chaotic, tangled, and unsettled.

kerukut
verb
Action

A state of being shriveled or curled inward, typically referring to diseased leaves, clenched fingers, or contracted limbs.

kerup
noun
Abstract Concept

The crisp sound produced when chewing hard or brittle items, such as raw cucumber or crackers.

kerut kering
adjective
Abstract Concept

The condition of a surface that is extremely dry, causing it to appear wrinkled or shriveled.

kesalahan
noun
Abstract Concept

The state of being mistaken, an error, or an action that deviates from truth, rules, or reality.

kesamunan
verb
hukum
Action

The state of being a victim of robbery or banditry by another party.

kesantaian
noun
Abstract Concept

The state or condition of being relaxed, free from tension, or devoid of busyness.

kesatuan
noun
Abstract Concept

The state of being singular, whole, or a combination of several parts forming a unified whole.