Standard Dictionary

Words Starting with "S"

829 words found

sofa
noun
Locus

A long upholstered seat with a back and arms, typically padded with foam and covered in fabric for comfort.

sogo
noun
ekonomi
Loanword

A giant Japanese trading company that operates a chain of department stores with a retail sales system.

sol
noun
Locus

The bottom part of footwear that touches the ground, or a musical term for the fifth note in a diatonic scale.

solek-menyolek
noun
Reduplication

The act or habit of adorning oneself to appear more attractive, typically involving the use of cosmetics or clothing.

soliter
adjective
sains
Loanword

A lifestyle of an organism that tends to live alone or not in groups, except when pairing for reproduction.

solok selatan
noun
Proper Name

A regency in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia

somah
noun
Abstract Concept

A family unit consisting of a husband, wife, and children living in the same household.

sombong
adjective
Abstract Concept

An attitude or behavior of someone who feels excessively superior, better, or greater than others.

sompeng
adjective
Abstract Concept

The state of an object's edge being slightly chipped or broken; see entry for 'sompek'.

somplok
verb
gaul
Action

The act of meeting or encountering someone unexpectedly or suddenly in a particular place.

sompoh
verb
Action

The act of carrying someone, usually a child, by seating them on one's shoulders or nape.

sompong
adjective
Abstract Concept

A condition of an object having a hole or a chipped edge, typically referring to sacks, coconuts, or similar containers.

sonar
noun
teknologi
Loanword

An electronic device used to detect, measure, and locate objects underwater using sound waves.

sonatina
noun
sastra
Loanword

A short and simple sonata composition, typically consisting of three movements without extensive thematic development.

sonoran
noun
sastra
Loanword

A speech sound produced with relatively free airflow, including nasals and liquids, capable of forming the nucleus of a syllable.

sopan
adjective
Abstract Concept

Attitude or behavior showing respect, reverence, and orderliness in accordance with prevailing social norms and morality.

sopan santun
noun
Abstract Concept

Behavior reflecting good manners, etiquette, and morality in social interactions.

sopek
noun
ekonomi
Locus

A type of traditional fishing boat commonly used by fishermen in the northern coastal region of Central Java.

sopi
noun
kuliner
Locus

A traditional alcoholic beverage distilled from palm sap or other plant materials, commonly consumed in Eastern Indonesia.

sopir tembak
noun
gaul
Loanword

An unofficial or temporary driver who fills in for the primary driver when they are unavailable.

soppeng
noun
Proper Name

A regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

sore
noun
Tempo

The time of day after the afternoon and before nightfall, typically when the sun begins to set.

sorogan
noun
Abstract Concept

Fruit that falls as a result of being poked down with a pole, not due to natural ripening on the tree.

sorong kata-kata
verb
sastra
Action

An expression referring to a situation where someone has already said something that cannot be retracted.

sorong selatan
noun
Proper Name

A regency in southwestern Papua

sosialisasi
noun
ekonomi
Loanword

The process of transferring ownership or management from the private or individual sector to public or state ownership.

sosiologi perdesaan
noun
sains
Abstract Concept

A branch of sociology that studies the social structure, life dynamics, economy, and politics of rural communities.

sosok negeri
noun
arkais
Abstract Concept

The initial process in the formation or establishment of a new administrative territory or settlement.

span sekrup
noun
teknologi
Locus

A mechanical device in maritime use consisting of a threaded sleeve and two eye bolts used to adjust the tension of ropes or cables.

spaning
noun
teknologi
Abstract Concept

Electrical voltage or pressure in a circuit, or figuratively referring to a state of mental tension.