Tais
from minangkabau
Verified
Standard
adjective
arkais
Abstract Concept
From minangkabau
Definition
A state of being soiled, dirty, or contaminated; an archaic term used to describe something that is no longer clean or pure.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Minangkabau language 'tais', referring to a dirty condition or being smeared with filth. It entered Indonesian as an archaic term to describe physical uncleanness, often specifically associated with lingering residue or excrement.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept