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178 words and 36 phrases found.

Indonesian

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IDIndonesian
Adik[a-dik]
noun
Younger sibling

“Adik saya sedang bermain di taman.”

My younger sibling is playing in the park.

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Akar[ah-kar]
noun
Root

“Akar pohon ini sangat kuat menembus tanah.”

The roots of this tree are very strong, penetrating the ground.

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Anak[ah-nak]
Noun
Child

“Anak itu bermain di taman.”

That child is playing in the park.

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Awan[AH-wahn]
Noun
Cloud

“Awan hari ini sangat gelap.”

The clouds today are very dark.

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Ayah[ah-yah]
Noun
Father

“Ayah membaca koran di teras.”

Father reads the newspaper on the terrace.

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Angin[ah-ngin]
noun
Wind

“Angin bertiup sangat kencang malam ini.”

The wind is blowing very hard tonight.

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Alamat[ah-lah-maht]
noun
Address

“Di mana alamat rumah Anda?”

Where is your house address?

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Anjing[ahn-jing]
noun
Dog

“Anjing itu menggonggong saat ada orang asing.”

The dog barks when there is a stranger.

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ANKOVA[anˈko.va]
noun
A statistical method that combines analysis of variance and regression to compare averages while controlling for external factors.

“Peneliti menggunakan ANKOVA untuk membandingkan rata-rata nilai siswa setelah mengontrol perbedaan latar belakang mereka.”

Researchers use ANCOVA to compare student grade averages after controlling for differences in their backgrounds.

Also means
  1. syllabic abbreviation of analisis kovarians
  2. ANCOVA

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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IDIndonesian
anudun[a.ˈnu.dʊn]
noun
A term used for palm trees that have not produced any fruit.

“Pohon palem itu adalah anudun karena belum berbuah.”

That palm tree is an anudun because it has not borne fruit yet.

Also means
  1. palm trees that have not bear fruit
  2. barren palm tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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IDIndonesian
anungo[a.ˈnu.ŋo]
noun
A sharp weapon that is carried tucked into one's belt.

“Dia menyelipkan anungo di balik ikat pinggangnya.”

He tucked the sharp weapon behind his belt.

Also means
  1. sharp weapon in the belt
  2. belt weapon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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asersi[aˈsɛrsi]
noun
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

“Dia membuat asersi bahwa proyek itu akan selesai tepat waktu.”

He made an assertion that the project would be finished on time.

Also means
  1. assertion:
  2. assertion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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amaruwa[amaˈruwa]
noun
A meteor or shooting star that can be seen at night.

“Kami melihat amaruwa melintas di langit malam yang cerah.”

We saw a meteor pass across the clear night sky.

Also means
  1. meteor that appear at night
  2. shooting star view at night
  3. meteor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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antunga[an.ˈtu.ŋa]
noun
A type of musical instrument made of bamboo, resembling a short-necked lute known as a Qanbus.

“Musisi itu memainkan antunga dengan merdu.”

The musician played the bamboo lute melodiously.

Also means
  1. bamboo Qanbūs, a short-necked lute
  2. bamboo lute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anuhuai[a.nu.ˈhu.ai̯]
noun
A simple wooden tool used specifically for pounding cassava.

“Ibu menggunakan anuhuai untuk menumbuk singkong.”

Mother uses the wooden tool to pound cassava.

Also means
  1. wooden tool for pounding cassava
  2. cassava pounding tool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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armatim[ar.ˈma.tim]
noun
An abbreviation for the Eastern Fleet of the Indonesian Navy.

“Markas besar Armatim berada di Surabaya.”

The headquarters of the Eastern Fleet is located in Surabaya.

Also means
  1. syllabic abbreviation of armada timur (“Eastern Fleet”)
  2. Eastern Fleet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Akuarius[a.kuˈa.ˈri.ʊs]
noun
The name of a constellation or a sign of the zodiac.

“Akuarius adalah zodiak yang digambarkan dengan pembawa air.”

Aquarius is the zodiac sign depicted by a water bearer.

Also means
  1. Aquarius

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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astakona[astaˈkona]
noun
A geometric shape that has eight sides and eight angles.

“Tanda berhenti di jalan raya itu berbentuk astakona.”

The stop sign on the highway is shaped like an octagon.

Also means
  1. octagon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agalaksia[aɡalakˈsia]
noun
A medical condition where a mother is unable to produce milk.

“Kondisi agalaksia dapat didiagnosis oleh dokter hewan.”

The condition of agalactia can be diagnosed by a veterinarian.

Also means
  1. agalactia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alokasi kursi
noun
The process of distributing seats in a government chamber based on population size.

“Sistem alokasi kursi di parlemen harus adil bagi setiap wilayah.”

The apportionment system in parliament must be fair for every region.

Also means
  1. apportionment: the distribution of members of the chamber according to the population of the various states
  2. apportionment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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analisis varian
noun
A statistical method used to compare the averages of three or more groups to see if there are significant differences between them.

“Peneliti menggunakan analisis varian untuk membandingkan tiga metode pengajaran.”

The researcher used analysis of variance to compare three teaching methods.

Also means
  1. analysis of variance (ANOVA): a statistical test used to assess the difference between the means of more than two groups
  2. analysis of variance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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angka kunjungan
noun
The total count of individuals who visit a specific place or website, or the frequency of successful calls made by a salesperson.

“Angka kunjungan ke situs web perusahaan meningkat tajam bulan ini.”

The visitor number to the company website increased sharply this month.

Also means
  1. visitor number (the total number of people who have visited a website or location)
  2. call rate (the percentage of times a salesperson successfully connects with a potential customer when attempting to reach them via phone)
  3. visitor number

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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analisis varians
noun
A statistical method used to compare the averages of three or more groups to see if there are significant differences between them.

“Hasil analisis varians menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang nyata antar kelompok.”

The results of the analysis of variance show a significant difference between groups.

Also means
  1. analysis of variance (ANOVA): a statistical test used to assess the difference between the means of more than two groups
  2. analysis of variance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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apartemen studio[a.par.tə.ˈmɛn stu.ˈdi.o]
noun
A compact living space where the bedroom, living area, and kitchen are all combined into one main room.

“Saya tinggal di sebuah apartemen studio yang nyaman di pusat kota.”

I live in a comfortable studio apartment in the city center.

Also means
  1. studio apartment: a small apartment that combines a number of rooms, often the living room, bedroom, and kitchen, into a single room
  2. studio apartment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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artefak statistik
noun
A result or observation that appears to exist because of the way data is analyzed, rather than reflecting a true pattern in reality.

“Hasil tersebut hanyalah artefak statistik yang muncul akibat kesalahan teknis dalam pengolahan data.”

That result is merely a statistical artifact appearing due to a technical error in data processing.

Also means
  1. statistical artifact

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ipar[i.par]
noun
brother-in-law or sister-in-law

“Ipar saya tinggal di luar kota.”

My sibling-in-law lives out of town.

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Capah
name
A family name originating from the Karo Batak ethnic group in Indonesia.

“Dia bernama Bapak Capah.”

His name is Mr. Capah.

Also means
  1. a surname from Karo Batak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dêcak[dəˈt͡ʃaʔ]
noun
A short, sharp, and repeated sound, often made with the tongue or teeth.

“Dia mengeluarkan bunyi dêcak gigi karena kesal.”

He made a dental click sound out of annoyance.

Also means
  1. tick (quiet but sharp, repeated sound)
  2. click (ingressive sound made by coarticulating a velar or uvular closure with another closure)
  3. click

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Jawak
name
A specific family name originating from the Karo Batak community.

“Pak Jawak tinggal di sini.”

Mr. Jawak lives here.

Also means
  1. a surname from Karo Batak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kasep[ˈka.sɛp]
adj
Refers to a situation where someone or something arrives after the expected or planned time.

“Maaf saya datang kasep karena hujan deras.”

Sorry I arrived late because of the heavy rain.

Also means
  1. late

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lanud[ˈlanud]
noun
A shortened form used to refer to an airstrip or a military air base.

“Komandan sedang melakukan inspeksi di lanud pagi ini.”

The commander is conducting an inspection at the air base this morning.

Also means
  1. syllabic abbreviation of landasan udara (“airstrip”)
  2. syllabic abbreviation of pangkalan udara (“air base”)
  3. air base

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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payah[ˈpajah]
adj
Feeling very tired or worn out. It can also describe a situation that is difficult or a condition that is very serious.

“Saya merasa sangat payah setelah bekerja sepanjang hari.”

I feel very exhausted after working all day.

Also means
  1. exhausted, fatigued, overworked, tired
  2. arduous, difficult, hard
  3. troubled
  4. critical, severe
  5. grave
  6. haggard
  7. exhausted

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sedap[suh-dahp]
adjective
savory/delicious

“Aroma masakannya sungguh sedap.”

The aroma of the cooking is really savory.

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basian[baˈsi.an]
noun
The unpleasant physical feeling or effect experienced after consuming too much alcohol.

“Dia merasa pusing karena basian semalam.”

He feels dizzy because of last night's hangover.

Also means
  1. hangover

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cêrgam[t͡ʃərˈɡam]
noun
A short form of the words cerita bergambar, which means a comic book or illustrated story.

“Anak itu sedang asyik membaca cêrgam di perpustakaan.”

The child is busy reading a comic book in the library.

Also means
  1. syllabic abbreviation of cerita bergambar (comic book)
  2. comic book

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cêrkan[t͡ʃərˈkan]
noun
A short form of the words cerita rekaan, which means fiction or a made-up story.

“Dia suka membaca cêrkan di waktu senggangnya.”

He likes reading fiction in his spare time.

Also means
  1. syllabic abbreviation of cerita rekaan (fiction)
  2. fiction

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ganjur[ˈɡand͡ʒur]
noun
A long weapon with a sharp metal point, often used in historical battles or as a tool.

“Prajurit itu membawa ganjur sebagai senjata utamanya.”

The soldier carried a lance as his main weapon.

Also means
  1. lance
  2. pike

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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gapeka[ɡa.pə.ka]
noun
A common abbreviation used in the railway industry to refer to a graphic timetable that shows train schedules.

“Petugas stasiun sedang melihat gapeka untuk mengatur perjalanan kereta hari ini.”

The station officer is looking at the rail graphic timetable to manage today's train operations.

Also means
  1. syllabic abbreviation of grafik perjalanan kereta api (rail graphic timetable)
  2. rail graphic timetable

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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haudah[haˈudah]
noun
A covered seat placed on the back of an elephant or camel used for carrying passengers.

“Raja itu duduk di atas haudah saat menunggangi gajah.”

The king sat on the howdah while riding the elephant.

Also means
  1. howdah
  2. houdah
  3. howda
  4. howder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kêtahu[kəˈtahu]
verb
A word that means to have information, knowledge, or understanding of something.

“Saya kêtahu tentang rencana itu.”

I know about that plan.

Also means
  1. synonym of tahu (“to know”)
  2. to know

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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