Standard Dictionary

Indonesian Standard Dictionary

14,146 standard words, curated and enriched by the ibahasa Language Team.

l
noun
Numeral

The 12th letter of the Indonesian alphabet

laba sama dibagi
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A proverb symbolizing a very close, loyal, and inseparable friendship that lasts through life and death.

labi-labi
noun
sains
Reduplication

A freshwater reptile of the Trionychidae family characterized by a soft, flexible shell; Trionyx cartilagineus.

labial
adjective
sastra
Abstract Concept

A speech sound produced by the constriction or closure of the upper and lower lips.

labu kencing
noun
kedokteran
Locus

A bottle-shaped container made of rubber or plastic, used by bedridden patients to collect urine.

labuh api
noun
hukum
Action

An archaic form of capital punishment executed by burning the condemned person to death.

labuhanbatu
noun
sains
Proper Name

A regency in the province of North Sumatra, with its capital city located in Rantau Prapat.

labuhanbatu selatan
noun
sains
Proper Name

A regency in the province of North Sumatra, established as a result of the administrative division of Labuhanbatu Regency.

labuhanbatu utara
noun
sains
Proper Name

A regency in the province of North Sumatra, established as a result of the administrative division of Labuhanbatu Regency.

ladah
adjective
Abstract Concept

A condition that is dirty, polluted, or disgusting.

ladang minyak
noun
sains
Locus

A geographical area containing petroleum reserves that can be commercially exploited for industrial purposes.

ladang yang berpunya
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A figurative expression referring to a woman who is already bound in marriage to a man.

lading tajam sebelah
noun
Abstract Concept

A proverb describing a person who is always eager to receive gifts or benefits but is very reluctant to give to others.

lagan
noun
sains
Locus

A nautical term referring to goods lost from a ship or sunk to the seabed, or a type of Dipterocarpus tree.

lagi pun
conjunction
Fused Form

A conjunction used to introduce additional information or reasons in a sentence.

lagu film
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A musical composition or song created specifically to serve as the main theme or narrative foundation of a film.

laik jalan
adjective
Abstract Concept

The technical condition of a vehicle that meets safety standards and requirements to be operated on public roads.

lain bengkak
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A proverb describing a situation where one person commits a fault, but another person bears the consequences or suffering.

lain padang lain belalang
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A proverb stating that every region or country has its own distinct rules, customs, and traditions.

laju
adjective
Action

The state of moving at high speed or the rapid progression of an object.

lakarsantri
noun
Proper Name

A district in the western part of Surabaya city that is currently developing rapidly as a modern residential and commercial area.

laklak
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A traditional script or writing system used by the ancient Batak people.

lakon episodik
noun
sastra
Abstract Concept

A form of literary or dramatic work composed of a series of separate episodes with a loose narrative structure.

laksamana besar tni
noun
militer
Abstract Concept

A five-star admiral rank in the Indonesian Navy, representing the highest rank above the Admiral of the TNI.

laksamana pertama tni
noun
militer
Abstract Concept

The lowest flag officer rank in the Indonesian Navy, positioned one grade above colonel and one grade below rear admiral.

laksmi
noun
agama
Proper Name

The Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity

laku lajak
verb
Action

Behavior or actions performed in an excessive, unreasonable, or uncontrolled manner.

lalai
adjective
Abstract Concept

A state of being careless, negligent, or failing to attend to one's duties and responsibilities.

lalau
verb
Action

The act of obstructing, hindering, or preventing someone from reaching a goal or performing an action.

lamandau
noun
Proper Name

A regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia