Indonesian Dictionary

Word: abad

Short Definition: century; age, era. BER-_-_: for centuries. MENG-: last for centuries.

English Definition: ^*1 century. 2 age, era. BER-_-_: for centuries. MENG-: last for centuries. ###

L2 Definition: Waktu yang lamanya 100 tahun. Zaman. ###

Examples: Bahasa Indonesia dimulai pada ABAD ke 20. = The Indonesian language began in the 20th CENTURY. ###

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Word: abadi

Short Definition: eternal, lasting, enduring

English Definition: MEMPER --: MENG-KAN 1. immortalize, record for posterity. 2. perpetuate KE--AN: 1. durability, permanence, 2. eternity, perpetuity. PENG--AN: perpetuation

Examples: Tugu itu ~ jasanya = The monument immortalizes his services



Word: abah

Short Definition: direction; MENG- : to head for

English Definition: direction MENG-: to head for, go towards



Word: abah1

Short Definition: direction

English Definition: MENG --: head for

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Word: abai

Short Definition: neglecful

English Definition: MENG--KAN 1. ignore, disregard 2. underestimate, minimize 3. make light of, belittle TER--(KAN) slighted, ignored. PENG--: 1. careless or neglectful person. 2 nonchalant, or indifferent person. PENG--AN 1. careless, indifference 2. neglect 3. disobedience

Examples: Pegawai itu ~ perintah majikan = The employee ignored his boss' order



Word: abang

Short Definition: elder brother; address for older working-class males; +

English Definition: ^*1 elder brother. 2 form of address for older working-class males with whom one is not acquainted. 3 form of address to one's husband or boyfriend, used as "bang". ###

L2 Definition: Saudara tua (laki-laki). Sinonim: mas. ###

Examples: ABANG saya bernama Budi. = My ELDER BROTHER'S name is Budi. ABANG BECAK itu sedang makan. = The BECAK DRIVER is eating. ###

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Word: abangan

Short Definition: one who is not a strict follower of one's declared religion.

English Definition: *one who is not a strict follower of one's declared religion. ###

L2 Definition: Orang yang mempunyai agama tetapi tidak benar-benar menjalankan aturannya. ###

Examples: Walaupun dua-duanya Muslim tetapi yang satu ABANGAN dan yang satu santri. = Even though both of them are Muslims, one is NOT A STRICT FOLLOWER of the religion and the other is. ###

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Word: abar

Short Definition: brake

English Definition: MENG--: 1 brake. 2 impede, hinder. 3 remove. 4. lessen --AN: inhibition PENG--AN, PER--AN braking

Examples: 1. ~keadaan bahaya perang = Lessen the danger of war 2. Obat baru itu ~ keadaan payah pasien itu = the new medicine lessened the suffering of the patient



Word: abdi

Short Definition: servant, slave. MENG-: serve. MENG--KAN: subjugate. Also PENG-, PENG--KAN.

English Definition: ^servant, slave. *MENG-: serve. *MENG--KAN: subjugate. PENG-: official. *PENG--AN: 1 servitude. 2 devotion. 3 dedication. ###

L2 Definition: pesuruh; ajudan; pembantu. ###

Examples: Dia sudah MENGABDI sebagai pembantu selama 10 tahun di rumah ini. = She/He has SERVED as a servant for ten years in this house. Saya akan MENGABDIKAN diri di bidang ilmu. = I will SUBMERGE/SUBJUGATE myself in the study of knowledge. PENGABDIANnya selama ini sia-sia saja. = His/Her DEVOTION so far has been for nothing.###

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Word: abis

Short Definition: finished, used up; completed, through, concluded. Also MENG--I, MENG--KAN, +

English Definition: see HABIS ^*1 finished, used up. 2 completed, concluded. 3 "what do you expect?" MENG--I: 1 end, finish (speech, etc.) 2 finish off, wipe out. 3 spend (time). MENG--KAN: 1 finish (o.'s story, job, etc.). 2 spend (time). 3 use up, consume. KE--AN: run out of. PENG--AN: end, conclusion (of a story). ###

L2 Definition: Selesai/tamat. Sudah tidak ada lagi sisanya. Sesudah/setelah. Karena. ###

Examples: ABISLAH riwayatnya. = His life is FINISHED. Buku ini sudah ABIS dibacanya. = He has already FINISHED reading this book. ABIS makan, pergilah ia ke pasar. = AFTER (FINISHING) eating, she went to the market. Dia menangis, ABIS selalu dimarahi. = He cried because he is always scolded. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? ###

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Word: abjad

Short Definition: alphabet###

English Definition: MENG -- KAN: alphabetize. PENG--AN: alphabetization. -- IAH: aphabetical###

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Word: abon

Short Definition: shredded meat that has been boiled and fried.

English Definition: shredded meat that has been boiled and fried. ###

L2 Definition: Daging yang sudah dihaluskan dan dimasak. ###

Examples: ABON buatan ibu tidak kalah lezatnya dengan ABON yang dijual di toko. = The SHREDDED MEAT made by mother is not less delicious than the SHREDDED MEAT that is sold at the store.###

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Word: abonemen

Short Definition: subscription###

English Definition: ^subscription BER-: subscribe to###

Examples: Saya BERABONEMEN majalah Tempo = I SUBSCRIBE Tempo magazine.###



Word: ABRI

Short Definition: "Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia," the Indonesian armed forces.

English Definition: *acronym for "Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia," the Indonesian armed forces. ###

L2 Definition: Nama badan di bidang militer di Indonesia. ###

Examples: Anak itu gagah berani seperti bapaknya yang anggota ABRI. = That dashing youngster is like his/her father who's a member of THE INDONESIAN ARMED FORCES. ###

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Word: abruk

Short Definition: NG-IN slam or set s.t. down with a crash ###

L2 Definition:

Examples: Langsung saja mereka nyelonong ke bangku paling depan dan ~ pantat di sana -- They went directly to the first row and threw their behinds onto the benches there.



Word: absah

Short Definition: valid, legal, legitimate ##

English Definition: *MENG--KAN: 1. endorse, approve 2. legalize KE--AN: validity, legality PENG--AN: 1. endorsement, approval 2. legalization##

L2 Definition:

Examples: *Pemerintahan Habibie MENGABSAHKAN penangkapan para mahasiswa = Habibie Adminstration LEGALIZES the arrest of students.###



Word: absen

Short Definition: absent###

English Definition: MENG--: call roll. --AN: roll. daftar--: attendance roll. PENG--AN: taking of the roll.



Word: abses

Short Definition: abscess, ulcar###

English Definition: ^abscess, ulcar###

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Word: absolut

Short Definition: absolute##

English Definition: MENG--KAN: to make s.t. absolute --AN: in an absolute way PENG--AN: to make s.t. absolute##

Examples: Kekuasaan ~ = absolute power



Word: abu

Short Definition: dust, ashes.

English Definition: *dust, ashes. ###

L2 Definition: Barang sisa pembakaran. ###

Examples: ABU rokokmu tercecer di mana-mana. = Your cigarette ASHES are scattered everywhere###

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Word: abu-abu

Short Definition: grey (color)



Word: AC

Short Definition: air conditioning.

English Definition: *air conditioning. ###

L2 Definition: Alat pendingin ruangan. ###

Examples: AC ini sudah tidak bekerja dengan baik lagi. = This AIR-CONDITIONING doesn't work well anymore. ###

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Word: acak

Short Definition: 1.disordered; 2. random

English Definition: *SECARA- = at random *-(2)AN = in disorder, chaos *MENG- = mess up, put in disorder

Examples: Dalam penelitian itu, Adi menggunakan sampel SECARA ACAK = In that research, Adi used RANDOM SAMPLES.# Rambutnya ACAK-ACAKAN karena tertiup angin di pantai = His hair was MESSED UP because of the wind on the beach.##



Word: acap

Short Definition: be stuck deep in a th., be in###

English Definition: ^be stuck deep in a th., be in *MENG-I: soak s.t. ###

L2 Definition: -KALI : often, repeatedly. -(2): quick, repeatedly.###

Examples: *Saya MENGACAPI piring-piring ke dalam air sabun= I soaked all plates in soapy water.###



Word: acapkali

Short Definition: repeatedly, frequently

English Definition: repeatedly, frequently

Examples: Dia ACAPKALI mengganggu saya sedang belajar = He REPEATEDLY bothers me while I was studying.###



Word: acar

Short Definition: pickles

English Definition: ^pickles.###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: ACAR Jawa sangat terkenal. = Javanese PICKLES are very famous.###

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Word: acara

Short Definition: agenda; program; judicial procedure. BER-: to be in session. Also MENG-,+

English Definition: ^*1 agenda. 2 program of activity. 3. judicial procedure, jurisdiction. BER-: to be in session (of court, etc.). MENG-: hand down (a court sentence). MENG--I: begin the conversation. MENG--KAN: 1 place on the agenda. 2. bring up (with a judge, etc.). PENG-: 1 lawyer, attorney. 2 master of ceremonies. ###

L2 Definition: Hal yang akan dibicarakan/agenda. Segala hal yang akan dipertunjukkan/disiarkan (program). Pemeriksaan perkara (dalam pengadilan). ###

Examples: ACARA rapat itu sudah dibuat. = The AGENDA for that meeting is already made. Selalu ada ACARA yang lucu di TV. = There are always funny PROGRAMS on TV. Hukum ACARA pidana masih harus disempurnakan. = The laws regarding JUDICIAL PROCEDURES on the matter of crime still has to be improved. ###

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Word: Aceh

Short Definition: Special Region of Aceh, a provice in Indonesia.

English Definition: Special Region of Aceh, one of the 27 provinces and special regions in Indonesia, located on the western end of Sumatra. Its capital city is Banda Aceh. ###

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Word: acu

Short Definition: see ACU1 (refer. . .), ACU2 (mold, shape), ACU3 (ready . . .).

English Definition: see ACU1 (refer . . .) ACU2 (mold, shape . . .) ACU3 (ready . . .). ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: acu1

Short Definition: BER--AN: having reference. MENG-: point (a gun), refer to. Also MENG--KAN, +

English Definition: ^*BER--AN: having reference. *MENG-: point (a gun), refer to. *-AN: hint, reference. ###

L2 Definition: petunjuk; rujukan. ###

Examples: Orang itu BERACUAN pada golongan kiri. = That person IS REFERRING to leftists. Setiap penyelesaian persoalan harus MENGACU pada peraturan. = Every problem- solving must REFER to the regulations. Ini buku ACUAN bagi orang yang akan bepergian ke Indonesia. = This is a REFERENCE book for people who are going on trip to Indonesia. ###

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Word: acu2

Short Definition: SE-: from the same mold. MENG-: shape or mold s.t. -AN: a mold.

English Definition: *SE-: from the same mold. MENG-: shape or mold s.t. *-AN: a mold. ###

L2 Definition: cetak; tuang; bentuk. ###

Examples: Bangunan ini SEACU dengan bangunan sekolahku. = This building is MADE FROM THE SAME MODEL as my school building. Kue ini dibuat dari ACUAN yang berbentuk bunga.= This cake was made from a flower-shaped MOLD. ###

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Word: acu3

Short Definition: ready. Also MENG-, MENG--KAN.

English Definition: ^ready. MENG-: 1 contemplate a means for obtaining a goal. 2 take up a threatening pose. MENG-KAN: to stick something out, point. ###

L2 Definition: siap. ###

Examples: Ali MENGACU senapannya untuk menembak rusa itu. = Ali AIMED his rifle at the deer. Edi MENGACUKAN tinjunya kepada musuhnya. = Edi POINTS his fist to his opponent. ###

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Word: acuh

Short Definition: care. MENG--KAN: heed, care about, be concerned with. -AN: s.t. given attention.

English Definition: ^* care. *MENG--KAN: heed, care about, be concerned about. >-AN: Something to which attention is given.###

L2 Definition: Peduli; mengindahkan; memperhatikan; menghiraukan.###

Examples: Dia MENGACUHKAN permintaannya. = She HEEDED his/her request. Ketika melihat saya, dia tak ACUH saja. = When he saw me, he just IGNORED me. Anak itu ACUH TAK ACUH saja ketika dimarahi. = That child PAID NO ATTENTION when he was scolded.###

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Word: acum

Short Definition: incite, instigate###

English Definition: ^incite, instigate *MENG-: incite, instigate###

Examples: *Kolonial Belanda senang MENGACUM warga Indonesia = Dutch colonizers liked to INCITE Indonesians against one another.###



Word: acung

Short Definition: point ###

English Definition: MENG--: point upward, MENG--I: point out, draw attention to MENG--KAN: 1. hold up (the hand to greet or answer) 2. point s.t. --AN: raising upward, lifting up 2. s.t. pointed forward or outward###

Examples: Ia ~tangannya untuk menjawab pertanyaan itu = He held up his hand to answer the question



Word: AD

Short Definition: abbreviation of "Angkatan Darat" = the Army

English Definition: abbreviation of "Angkatan Darat" = the Army

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Word: ada

Short Definition: there is; are; be present; have, own. -LAH: am, is, are. Also -PUN,+

English Definition: ^*1 there is, are. 2 (Coll.) be, be present. 3 have, own. -LAH: am, is, are. -PUN: now, it so happens. -NYA: 1 presence. 2 existence. 3 situation. SE-NYA: whatever there is, as one finds it. *BER--: 1. be in place; 2. well-off, well-to-do *KEBER--AN: existence. *DI--KAN: presented by s.o, provided by. ###

L2 Definition: Hadir; telah tersedia. Mempunyai. ###

Examples: Bapak ADA di sini. = Father IS here. Apakah dia ADA uang? = Does she HAVE any money? ADAKAH saudara mendengar kabar itu? = HAVE (i.e., IS IT THE CASE THAT) you heard that news? Nina ADALAH adikku. = Nina IS my little sister. SEADANYA saja, tak usah repot-repot. = WHATEVER THERE IS, don't be fussy about it. ###

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Word: adab

Short Definition: culture; refined, proper behavior. BER-: cultured, refined. Also PER--AN.

English Definition: 1 culture. 2 refined, proper behavior. *BER-: cultured, refined. *PER--AN: civilization, culture. ###

L2 Definition: Mempunyai budaya; sopan santun; baik budi. ###

Examples: Anak itu kurang BERADAB terhadap orang lain.= That child is lacking COURTESY toward other people. Suku di pedalaman itu sudah mempunyai PERADABAN yang tinggi. = That tribe in the hinterland has already had high CULTURE. ###

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Word: adang

Short Definition: intercept, block, ambush###

English Definition: MENG--I: hold up, waylay, intercept, mooch PENG--: robber, highwayman, hold-up man PENG--AN: ambush###

Examples: Pohon ~ di jalan = A tree is blocking the road##



Word: adaptasi

Short Definition: adaptation###

English Definition: BER--: adapt, assimilate. MENG--: adapt##

Examples: Orang luar itu sudah beradaptasi dengan teman-temannya = The outsider has adapted well to his friends.



Word: adapun

Short Definition: as regards, concerning, re###

English Definition: ^as regards, concerning, re###



Word: adat

Short Definition: custom, tradition, customary manners. Also BER-.

English Definition: custom, tradition, customary manners. BER-: to be customary or traditional, well-mannered. (The picture shows couples from various Indonesian ethnic groups wearing PAKAIAN ADAT, traditional wedding dress.) ###

L2 Definition: aturan; kebiasaan. ###

Examples: Anak muda itu walaupun berambut gondrong tetapi sangat BERADAT. = Even though that young man has long hair, he still has TRADITIONAL MANNERS. ###

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Word: adat-istiadat

Short Definition: various traditional customs.

English Definition: various traditional customs. Also see ADAT

L2 Definition: Aturan atau kebiasaan yang ada di dalam suatu masyarakat yang sudah berlangsung lama dan turun temurun. ###

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Word: adegan

Short Definition: scene (in a play).

English Definition: scene (in a play). ###

L2 Definition: Bagian babak dalam sebuah pertunjukan/sandiwara. ###

Examples: Terlalu banyak ADEGAN kekerasan dalam filem sekarang. = There are too many violent SCENES in the film now. ###

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Word: adem

Short Definition: 1. cool, calm. 2. cold. 3. tasteless, flat. MENG-: cool s.o. off. Also KE--AN, +

English Definition: 1. cool, calm. 2. cold. 3. tasteless, flat. MENG-: cool s.o. off. KE--AN: felicity, peacefulness. PENG-: apparatus for cooling. ###

L2 Definition: Dingin; sejuk; perasaan damai. ###

Examples: Di Bandung udaranya ADEM. = In Bandung the climate is COOL. KEADEMAN suasana kota ini sangat menyenangkan. = The PEACEFUL environment of this city is very comfortable. Kipas angin ini digunakan untuk PENGADEM udara. = This fan is used as air COOLER. ###

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Word: adi

Short Definition: superior###

English Definition: 1. -- DAYA: superpower. --KAWASI: force majeure. --KODRATI: the supreme power of GOD. --KUASA: superpower. --MARGA: super or main highway. --BUSANA: haute couture. 2. splendid, highly valued.###

Examples: Amerika Serikat adalah negara adidaya: The United States is a superpower country###



Word: adik

Short Definition: younger brother, sister or cousin;+. BER-: have younger siblings. Also MEMPER-.

English Definition: ^*1 younger brother or sister or younger cousin. 2 form of address to younger brother or sister and younger people in extended family (esp. first cousins). 3 form of address from husband to wife, boyfriend to girlfriend. 4 form of address for service persons of either sex (waiter, etc.) younger than the speaker. BER-: have younger siblings.

L2 Definition: 1. Saudara muda. 2. Panggilan kepada orang yang lebih muda (istri dsb.). 3. Pertalian persaudaraan dengan yang lebih muda.###

Examples: ADIK saya ada lima. = I have five YOUNGER BROTHERS AND SISTERS. Apakah ADIK mau berbelanja? = Do YOU want to go shopping? ADIK IPAR saya ada di Jakarta. = My BROTHER/SISTER-IN-LAW is in Jakarta.###

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Word: adil

Short Definition: just, fair, equitabl; legal. MENG--I: administer justice. Also MENG--I, KE--AN,+

English Definition: ^*1 just, fair, equitable. 2 legal. MENG--I: 1 hear, try ( a case). 2 administer justice. KE--AN: justice, justness. PENG--AN: 1 the court. 2 trial, session. 3 courthouse. 4 jurisdiction.###

L2 Definition: 1. Tidak berat sebelah. 2. Sepatutnya/tidak sewenang-wenang.###

Examples: Kakak tertua harus ADIL pada adik-adiknya. = An eldest sister must be FAIR to her younger brothers and sisters. Keputusan hakim itu sangat ADIL. = That judge's decision is very JUST.###

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Word: adinda

Short Definition: my dear(est), darling###

English Definition: ^my dear(est), darling###

Examples: Juli memanggil adik bungsunya ADINDA = Juli calls her youngest sister DARLING.



Word: adipati

Short Definition: during the colonial era, this is a (respectful) title for the head of a residence in Java

English Definition: during the colonial era, this is a (respectful) title for the head of a residence in Java



Word: adonan

Short Definition: dough, batter###

English Definition: *^dough, batter MENG-I: knead, stir###

Examples: *ADONAN roti itu sangat harum = The bread DOUGH smells really good.###



Word: adpokat

Short Definition: avocado###

English Definition: avocado###

Examples: Makanan Meksiko banyak menggunakan ADPOKAT = Mexican food uses a lot of AVOCADO.###



Word: ADRI

Short Definition: "Angkatan Darat Republik Indonesia," the Indonesian army.

English Definition: acronym for "Angkatan Darat Republik Indonesia," the Indonesian army. ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: adu

Short Definition: see ADU1 (compete . . .) or ADU2 (complain . . .).

English Definition: see ADU1 (compete . . .) ADU2 (complain . . .). ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: adu1

Short Definition: compete. BER-: to compete, confront or collide with s.t. Also MENG-, PER--AN.

English Definition: ^compete. BER-: to compete, to confront or collide with s.t. ( also > RADU [for royalty]: to sleep). MENG-: 1 to put s.t. up for competition or confrontation. 2 bump, hit against s.t. PER--AN: contest, competition, confrontation. aduan sapi = bull fighting. (See the picture) ###

L2 Definition: memperlawankan. ###

Examples: Sebelum BERADU kedua ayam jago itu diberi makan secara khusus. = Before FIGHTING, those cocks are fed in a special way. Toni senang MENGADU ke dua temannya. = Toni likes to INCITE FIGHTING between his two friends. ###

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Word: adu2

Short Definition: MENG-: complain about, take legal action. Also PENG-, PENG--AN.

English Definition: ^MENG-: to complain about, take legal action. PENG-: an informer or complainant. PENG--AN: accusation, indictment. ###

L2 Definition: lapor. ###

Examples: Dia takut MENGADU ke atasannya karena kedudukannya yang rendah. = She was afraid TO COMPLAIN to her superior because of her low status. PENGADUANmu tentang kasus penganiayaan ini akan dibawa ke pengadilan. = Your ACCUSATION about this case of torture will be brought before the court.###

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Word: aduh

Short Definition: ouch! ow!; oh my! MENG-: lament; moan, groan. Also MENG-, TER-_-_, PENG-.

English Definition: ^*1 ouch! ow! (expression of pain). 2 oh my! (expression of disappointed surprise). MENG-: 1 lament. 2 moan, groan. TER-_-_: repeatedly moaning. PENG-: chronic complainer, grouch.###

L2 Definition: kata seru untuk rasa sakit atau heran.###

Examples: ADUH!!...pusing kepalaku. = OW!!...I have such a headache. ADUH!......bagusnya bajumu. = OH MY!...How nice your shirt is!###

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Word: aduk

Short Definition: 1. mix. 2. stir. CAMPUR ADUK = all mixed up.

English Definition: 1. mix. 2. stir. CAMPUR ADUK = all mixed up. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Campur; baur. 2. Putar-putar sampai semua bahan tercampur. ###

Examples: Semua bukuku BERCAMPUR ADUK dengan bukumu. = All of my books MIXED UP with your books. ###

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Word: adun

Short Definition: finery, fal-lals; elegance###

English Definition: ^finery, fal-lals; elegance *BER-: dress up, put on o.'s best things MENG-KAN: to dress up, to titivate o.s###

Examples: *Baru kali ini saya melihat Rey BERADUN = For the first time I saw REY PUTTING ON HIS BEST CLOTHES.###



Word: adzan

Short Definition: call to prayer.

English Definition: (Isl.) call to prayer.###

L2 Definition: Panggilan kepada orang-orang untuk bersembahyang; pemberitahuan waktu sembahyang (dalam agama Islam).

Examples: Setiap pukul enam sore ADZAN maghrib berkumandang dari masjid itu. = Every evening at 6 o'clock the sunset CALL TO PRAYER reverberates from that mosque. ###

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Word: aerogram

Short Definition: aerogram.

English Definition: *aerogram, airletter.###

L2 Definition: Surat yang dikirim lewat udara.###

Examples: Apakah kamu sudah mengirim AEROGRAMME ke luar negeri? = Have you already sent an AEROGRAM out of the country?###

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Word: afdal

Short Definition: 1) good, fine, nice 2) ritually pure###

Examples: 1) Supaya pertemuan berjalan ~, mari kita makan dulu = Let us eat first so that the meeting goes well. 2) Jangan sembahyang dulu kalau tidak ~ = Do not pray if you are not ritually pure.###



Word: afiat

Short Definition: health, well being, healthy###

English Definition: ^health, well being, healthy *MENG-KAN: give good health (God)###

L2 Definition: WAL-: hale and hearty

Examples: *Semoga Allah senantiasa MENGAFIATKAN keluarga anda. = Wish God always GIVES your family GOOD HEALTH.###



Word: AFTA

Short Definition: ASEAN Free Trade Area.

English Definition: ASEAN Free Trade Area. ###

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Word: agak

Short Definition: rather, somewhat; approximately, about. Also -NYA, BER-_-_,+

English Definition: ^*1 rather, somewhat. 2 approximately, about. *-NYA: it seems, probably. BER-_-_: intend. MENG-_-_: 1 suspect, guess correctly. 2 consider, ponder. MENG--KAN: determine carefully. MENG-_-_-KAN: guess, figure.###

L2 Definition: 1. kira-kira/lebih kurang. 2. sedikit. 3. sepertinya.###

Examples: AGAKNYA pertandingan itu akan berlangsung lama. = IT SEEMS LIKE that contest is going to continue for a long time. Buah ini AGAK kemahalan harganya. = This fruit is RATHER expensive. AGAKNYA hujan akan turun hari ini. = IT SEEMS AS IF it is going to rain today.###

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Word: agama

Short Definition: religion.

English Definition: *religion. BER- ____: to have a religion; BER-______ Islam: to be a Muslim (" to have Islam as a religion").###

L2 Definition: kepercayaan kepada Tuhan Yang Mahaesa###

Examples: AGAMA Islam = (the RELIGION of) Islam###

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Word: agar

Short Definition: in order that, in order to.

English Definition: ^*1 in order that, in order to, so that. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Sinonim: supaya. ###

Examples: AGAR mudah dibaca, tulislah dengan jelas. = IN ORDER THAT it will be easy to read, write clearly. ###

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Word: agar-agar

Short Definition: a k.o. gelatin made from seaweed.

English Definition: *a k.o. gelatin made from seaweed. ###

L2 Definition: Semacam makanan pencuci mulut. ###

Examples: Apakah AGAR-AGARnya sudah dibuat? = Has the GELATIN already been made? ###

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Word: agen

Short Definition: agency, branch, agent. MENG--I: distribute, manage. Also PER--AN, KE--AN.

English Definition: ^1. agency, branch. 2. agent. MENG--I: distribute, manage. PER--AN, KE--AN: agency.###

L2 Definition: Perwakilan/cabang dari suatu perusahaan; mata-mata suatu badan/negara. ###

Examples: Pekerjaannya MENGAGENI penjualan koran-koran dan majalah-majalah. = His work is to MANAGE the sales of newspapers and magazines. Penataan KEAGENAN perusahan itu sangat rapi. = The organization of that company's AGENCY is very tidy.

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Word: agenda

Short Definition: agenda###

English Definition: agenda MENG~KAN = schedule###

Examples: Pemilihan umum DIAGENDAKAN pada bulan Juni 1999 = The general election is SCHEDULED to be in June 1999.###



Word: agung

Short Definition: great, exalted, high, noble. MENG--KAN: to glorify, elevate, praise. KE--AN: +

English Definition: great, exalted, high, noble. MAHKAMAH AGUNG = Supreme Court. KEJAKSAAN AGUNG = attorney general's office. MENG--KAN: to glorify, elevate, praise. KE--AN: grandure. ###

L2 Definition: besar; mulia; tinggi; suci. ###

Examples: Perkara itu sudah dibawa sampai ke MAHKAMAH AGUNG. = The case has been brought to the Supreme Court. KEJAKSAAN AGUNG akan mengusut masalah besar itu. = The OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL will investigate the big case. Masyarakat di sini MENGAGUNGKAN tempat itu sebagai tempat suci. = The people here GLORIFY the place as a sacred place. KEAGUNGAN budinya terpancar dari wajahnya. = The GRANDURE of his character is radiated from his face. ###

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Word: Agustus

Short Definition: August.

English Definition: August. ###

L2 Definition: Nama bulan sesudah Juli dan sebelum September. ###

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Word: ah

Short Definition: ah! alas!; yechh! (exclamation of disgust); intensifying negative particle.

English Definition: ^*1 ah! alas! 2 yechh! (exclamation of disgust). 3 intensifying negative particle (see usage examples).###

L2 Definition: Kata seru menyatakan rasa kecewa, menyesal, menolak, dsb.###

Examples: Ndak, AH! = No, OF COURSE NOT! AH jangan lakukan itu!...nanti dimarah oleh ibu. = AH! Don't do that! ...You'll get a scolding from mother later. AH!... menjijikkan sekali binatang itu. = YECHH!... That animal is very disgusting.###

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Word: Ahad

Short Definition: Sunday.

English Definition: Sunday. ###

L2 Definition: minggu (biasa digunakan oleh orang-orang yang beragama Islam). ###

Examples: Khitanannya akan diadakan AHAD depan. = His circumcision will be held next SUNDAY. ###

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Word: ahli

Short Definition: expert, specialist; virtuoso. KE--AN: expertise, skill, competence.

English Definition: ^1 expert, specialist. 2 virtuoso. KE--AN: expertise, skill, competence.###

L2 Definition: 1. Keluarga/sanak saudara/keturunan. 2. Orang yang pandai dalam suatu ilmu.###

Examples: Ketika dia meninggal, seluruh hartanya jatuh pada AHLI WARISNYA. = When he died, all of his possessions fell to his HEIRS. Untuk membuat kamus ini dibutuhkan seorang AHLI BAHASA. = A LINGUIST was needed to make this dictionary. ###

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Word: aib

Short Definition: 1. shame, disgrace, scandal; 2. error, mistake

English Definition: 1. shame, disgrace, scandal; 2. error, mistake *KE--AN: humiliation, disgrace, shame

L2 Definition: malu, kehinaan

Examples: Perbuatan Ida membuat AIB yang besar bagi keluarganya = What Ida did created a DISGRACE for her family. Sampai sekarang KEAIBAN itu masih dikenang orang = People still remember the HUMILIATION she had done to her family.###



Word: air

Short Definition: water, liquid; juice. BER-: have water; juicy. Also MENG-, MENG--I,+

English Definition: ^*1 water, liquid. 2 juice. *BER-: 1 have water. 2 juicy (as a fruit). MENG-: 1 turn into water. 2 like water. *MENG--I: 1 irrigate. 2 dilute with water. 3 give to drink. KE--AN: flooded, inundated. PENG--AN: irrigation. *PER--AN: waters; water territory. *--MATA: tears. ###

L2 Definition: Barang cair yang dipakai untuk minum, mandi, dsb.###

Examples: AIR ini sehat untuk diminum. = This WATER is healthy for drinking. AIR HUJAN tidak sehat untuk mandi. = RAINWATER is not healthy for bathing. Matanya BERAIR karena menangis. = His eyes are WATERING because he is crying. Pak tani sedang MENGAIRI sawahnya. = The farmer is WATERING his rice paddy.###

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Word: aja

Short Definition: see SAJA.

English Definition: see SAJA. ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: ajaib

Short Definition: magic, miraculous, remarkable. MENG--KAN: miraculous. Also KE--AN.

English Definition: magic, miraculous, remarkable. MENG--KAN: amazing, miraculous. KE--AN: mystery, wonder. ###

L2 Definition: aneh; tidak masuk akal; menakjubkan. ###

Examples: Kesembuhan anaknya sangat MENGAJAIBKAN. = Her child's recovery was very AMAZING. ###

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Word: ajak

Short Definition: to invite someone along. Also MENG-, MENG--SERTAKAN, -AN,+

English Definition: ^*to invite someone along MENG-: 1 invite, ask. 2 urge. 3 challenge. MENG--SERTAKAN: invite along. *-AN: 1 invitation. 2 challenge. 3 stimulus. PENG-: inducement.###

L2 Definition: Meminta/menyilakan/menyuruh.###

Examples: Siapa yang MENGAJAK engkau pergi ke Jawa? = Who INVITED you to go to Java? AJAKANNYA ditolak secara halus. = HER INVITATION was refused in a polite way.###

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Word: ajal

Short Definition: death.

English Definition: death. ###

L2 Definition: Batas kehidupan; mati. ###

Examples: Dia masih tersenyum ketika sampai AJALnya. = He was still smiling when his DEATH came. ###

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Word: ajang

Short Definition: site, arena

English Definition: *--INDUSTRI: industrial estate *--PERTEMPURAN: warring arena

L2 Definition: kancah, tempat, arena

Examples: Daerah ini akan menjadi AJANG INDUSTRI yang modern = this area will become a modern INDUSTRIAL ESTATE. Ayahnya harus berangkat ke AJANG PERTEMPURAN = his father must be leaving for the WAR ZONE soon.###



Word: ajar

Short Definition: (Coll.) study. BEL-: study; learn. MENG-: teach, train, coach. Also MENG--I,+

English Definition: ^*(Coll.) study. *BEL-: 1 study. 2 learn. *MENG-: teach, train, coach. *MENG--I: teach, train, coach. *MENG--KAN: 1 teach something. 2 lecture, rebuke. MEMPEL--I: study carfully, in depth. -AN: 1 teaching, theory, doctrine, lesson. 2 punishment. PENG-: instructor, teacher. PENG--AN: 1 instruction, doctrine, teaching. 2 warning, reminder, admonition. PEL-: student. MEMPEL--I: study carefully, dilegently, in depth. TERPEL-: 1 educated, learned. 2 intellectual. PEL--AN: lesson, course, training.###

L2 Definition: 1. Suatu hal yang dikatakan kepada orang supaya diketahui. 2. Berlatih.###

Examples: Budi DIAJAR bermain bola. = Budi WAS TAUGHT to play ball. Siti mulai BELAJAR mengenal ibu tirinya. = Siti began TO LEARN to know her step mother. Dialah yang MENGAJARKAN matematika ini kepadaku. = She was the one who TAUGHT this math to me. Ayah MENGAJARI paman naik sepeda motor. = Father IS TEACHING uncle how to ride a motorcycle.###

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Word: ajek

Short Definition: constant, stable, steady.

English Definition: constant, stable, steady. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak berubah-ubah; sudah tentu; tetap. ###

Examples: Roda ini berputar dengan kurang AJEK. = This wheel rotates without enough STABILITY. ###

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Word: aji

Short Definition: spell, charm, magical formula.

English Definition: spell, charm, magical formula. ###

L2 Definition: Kesaktian; ilmu gaib; mantra. ###

Examples: AJI-AJI yang diucapkannya sungguh makbul. = The SPELL that he said was very effective.###

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Word: aju

Short Definition: MENG--KAN: file, submit (a protest); set forward, propose. Also PENG--AN.

English Definition: ^*MENG--KAN: 1 file, submit (a protest). 2 set forward, propose. *PENG--AN: submission, offer, tender.###

L2 Definition: 1. Mengemukakan. 2. Menampilkan.###

Examples: Jangan MENGAJUKAN pertanyaan yang aneh-aneh. = Don't PUT FORTH any strange questions. PENGAJUAN rencananya ditolak oleh kepala sekolah. = The SUBMISSION of his plan was rejected by the principal.###

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Word: ajuk

Short Definition: see ajuk1 (=observe) or ajuk2 (=mimic)



Word: ajuk1

Short Definition: observe###

English Definition: MENG-- . observe, estimate 2. test, to put the test, sound out. TER--: measurable, estimated. KE--AN: deeply fathomed. --AN: 1. sounding 2. guess, assumption.

Examples: 1) Inilah waktu yang tepat untuk ~ karakternya = This is a good time to obeserve her characters. 2) Saya curiga, mungkin ia mau ~ = I suspected he may want to test me.##



Word: ajuk2

Short Definition: mimic, imitate, parrot, mock###

English Definition: --AN: mimicry##

Examples: Murid yang nakal itu ~ gurunya = That naughty pupil mimicked his teacher.###



Word: ajun

Short Definition: purpose. MENG-: intend to, plan to.

English Definition: purpose. MENG-: intend to, plan to. ###

L2 Definition: maksud; tujuan. ###

Examples: Pak Kasim MENGAJUN menjadi kepala desa. = Pak Kasim INTENDS TO become the village head. ###

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Word: Akabri

Short Definition: Armed Forces Academy.

English Definition: (Akademi Angkatan Bersenjata) Armed Forces Academy. ###

L2 Definition: Akademi Angkatan Bersenjata Republik Indonesia. ###

Examples: Anakku yang tertua diterima masuk AKABRI. = My eldest son is accepted to enter AKABRI.###

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Word: akad

Short Definition: contract, agreement, covenant. BER-: settle an agreement. MENG--KAN: +

English Definition: contract, agreement, covenant. BER-: settle an agreement. MENG--KAN: enter into an agreement. ###

L2 Definition: Janji; kontrak; persetujuan; kesepakatan. ###

Examples: Perjanjian ini sudah BERAKAD. = This agreement has already been PUT INTO CONTRACT. Siapa yang akan MENGAKADKAN jual-beli ini? = Who PUT INTO CONTRACT this sale?###

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Word: akademi

Short Definition: academy.

English Definition: academy. ###

L2 Definition: Tempat untuk menimba ilmu (setingkat perguruan tinggi). ###

Examples: AKADEMI kepariwisataan ini baru berdiri tahun lalu. = This tourism ACADEMY was just founded last year. ###

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Word: akademis

Short Definition: academic.

English Definition: academic. ###

L2 Definition: akademik; bersifat akademi. ###

Examples: Pelajaran yang ditawarkan tidak bersifat AKADEMIS. = The lesson that is offered is not academic.###

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Word: akaid

Short Definition: dogma.

English Definition: dogma. ###

L2 Definition: Kepercayaan/agama yang tidak boleh dipermasalahkan karena bersifat sudah pasti; dogma. ###

Examples: Tuhan itu ada, dan itu adalah AKAID. = God is exists, and that is a DOGMA. ###

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Word: akal

Short Definition: 1. mind, intellect, reason. 2. intelligence. 3. way, tactics. 4. advice. +

English Definition: ^1. mind, intellect, reason. 2. intelligence. 3. way, tactics. 4. advice, instruction. 5. deceit, cunning. SE-, SE--BUDI: with all o.'s might, strength. BER-: 1. inteligent or smart. 2. be calm. MENG--I: 1. seek a way. 2. deceive, double-cross. MENG--KAN: seek a way, work s.t. out. -AN: fabrication, invention. ###

L2 Definition: pikiran; kecerdasan; daya; upaya; cara melakukan sesuatu; taktik; dll. ###

Examples: Keberadaan seluruh alam belum dapat dicerna SEAKALBUDI manusia. = The existence of the universe can yet be digested by human itelligent. Kalau kurang BERAKAL niscaya kami sudah celaka. = If we were not SMART enough we must have been in trouble. Pandai betul kau MENGAKALI adikmu. = You are very smart TO TRICK your little brother/sister. Pikir yang benar jangan hanya AKAL-AKALAN. = Think straight and don't just made a fabrication. ###

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Word: akali

Short Definition: intelligent; logical.

English Definition: intelligent; logical. ###

L2 Definition: Berdasarkan logika. ###

Examples: Tindakannya sulit dimengerti secara AKALI. = His action is difficult to understand LOGICALLY. ###

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Word: akan

Short Definition: will, about to; about, regarding. Also SE-_-_, MENG-, MENG--KAN,+

English Definition: ^*1 will, about to (particle marking future events). 2 about, regarding. _-_: equally true. *SE-_-_: as if, as though. MENG-: aim, strive for. MENG--KAN: suppose. KE--AN: the future, futurity. -AN: horizon.###

L2 Definition: Mengenai/tentang. Hendak/bakal terjadi. ###

Examples: AKAN halnya hutangmu, jangan dipikir lagi. = Don't think further ABOUT the matter of your debt. Abang AKAN pergi kemana? = Where WILL you (a call for older brother/person) be going? Dia merasa SEAKAN-AKAN dunia adalah miliknya. = He felt AS IF the world was his own. ###

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Word: akar

Short Definition: 1. root. 2. source. -NYA: source or origin (of s.t.). BER-: 1. have roots in. +

English Definition: ^1. root. 2. source. -NYA: source or origin (of s.t.). BER-: 1. have roots in. 2. take root. MENG-: take root. MENG--KAN: calculate the square root. -AN: 1. several k.o. roots. 2. s.t. like a root. ###

L2 Definition: Bagian terbawah dari suatu tumbuh-tumbuhan; dasar; sumber. ###

Examples: Agama Hindu di Indonesia AKARNYA dari India. = The ROOT of Hinduism in Indonesia came from India. Kebiasaan ini telah berurat BERAKAR dalam masyarakat. = This custom has been ROOTED in the society. Pohon yang baru kutanam itu sudah mulai MENGAKAR. = The tree that I have just planted has begun to GROW ROOT. ###

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Word: akbar

Short Definition: 1. great, exalted. 2. bid. KE--AN: exaltation, elevation, glorification.

English Definition: 1. great, exalted. 2. big. KE--AN: exaltation, elevation, glorification. ###

L2 Definition: besar. ###

Examples: Kami akan mengadakan pawai AKBAR minggu depan. = We will hold a BIG parade next week. Tidak ada yang bisa menyamai KEAKBARAN konser musik ini. = Nothing can match the greatness of this music concert. ###

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Word: akhir

Short Definition: end, finish###

English Definition: end, finish -NYA: final, last -2: recently, of late BER-: 1. end 2. become extinct KEBER-AN: finality BER-KAN: end in *MENG-I: 1. conclude 2. kill TER-: 1. latest 2. last 3. ultimate -AN: suffix PENG-AN: ending, concluding###

Examples: *Truly MENGAKHIRI pidatonya dengan kata-kata yang menggelora = Truly CONCLUDED her speech with inspiring words.####



Word: akhirat

Short Definition: the hereafter, the beyond####

English Definition: 1. the hereafter, the beyond 2. eternity 3. for eternity KE-AN: concerning the hereafter###

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Word: akhirulkalam

Short Definition: in conclusion###

English Definition: in conclusion###

Examples: Setelah mengemukakan rencana ini, AKHIRULKALAM, saya berharap kita dapat bekerja sama dengan baik = Having said this plan, IN CONCLUSION, I hope we can work together.###



Word: aki

Short Definition: aki1: storage battery. aki2: grandfather

English Definition: *aki1: storage battery **aki2: grandfather. ###

L2 Definition: Benda yang berguna untuk menghidupkan mesin; baterai. ###

Examples: *Mobil yang mogok itu barangkali disebabkan oleh AKInya yang rusak. =Maybe that car stalled because of its run-down BATTERY. ###

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Word: akibat

Short Definition: result, consequence. NYA-: finally. BER: have consequences. MENG--KAN: cause.

English Definition: ^result, consequence. -NYA: finally, as a consequence. BER-: have consequences. MENG--KAN: result in s.t., cause.###

L2 Definition: Hasil dari suatu perbuatan/usaha. ###

Examples: Karena malas belajar AKIBATNYA adikku tidak naik kelas. = Because she was lazy in studying, AS A RESULT my younger sister didn't pass to the next grade level. Pelarangan perdagangan di tempat itu BERAKIBAT bertambahnya pengangguran. = Trade restrictions in that place HAD THE RESULT of increasing unemployment. Perputaran bumi pada sumbunya MENGAKIBATKAN terjadinya siang dan malam. = The turning of the earth on its axis RESULTS IN there being day and night. ###

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Word: akidah

Short Definition: belief, faith.

English Definition: belief, faith. ###

L2 Definition: keyakinan; kepercayaan. ###

Examples: Percaya pada Tuhan adalah AKIDAH agama yang mendasar. = Faith in God is the basis of religous beliefs###

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Word: akik

Short Definition: carnelian, agate###

English Definition: ^carnelian, agate###

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Word: akilbalig

Short Definition: of age, grown up (from age 15 on)

English Definition: *^1. of age, grown up (from age 15 on) 2. legally responsible###

Examples: *Eka sudah memasuki usia AKILBALIG = Eka is now GROWN UP.###



Word: akord

Short Definition: harmonic chords###

English Definition: harmonic chords###

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Word: akrab

Short Definition: intimate, chummy. BER--AN: be chummy with, be close to. Also MENG--KAN,+

English Definition: ^*intimate, chummy, familiar with. BER--AN: be chummy with, be close to. *MENG--KAN: bring close, strengthen (friendships, etc.). *KE--AN: 1 intimacy, familiarity.###

L2 Definition: Sudah biasa. Dekat/erat. Sinonim: Karib.###

Examples: Penjahat itu sudah AKRAB dengan penjara. = That crook is already FAMILIAR with prison. Sahabat AKRABNYA pindah ke kota lain. = Her INTIMATE friend moved to another city. Dia berusaha MENGAKRABKAN adik-adiknya. = He is trying to GET his younger siblings TO BE CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER. KEAKRABAN keluarga Pak Ali perlu dicontoh. = The INTIMACY of Pak Ali's family is an example to be followed. ###

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Word: aksen

Short Definition: accent

English Definition: accent

L2 Definition: logat

Examples: Orang Jawa biasanya mempunyai AKSEN yang sangat kuat = The Javanese usually has a very strong ACCENT.##



Word: aksentuasi

Short Definition: accent###

English Definition: MENG--KAN: 1.accentuate, stress, accentuating. 2. accent, stress. 3. emphasis, stress. ###

Examples: Dia senang ~ rasa daerahisme dan sukuismenya = He likes to stress the feeling of his feelings of regionalism and ethnicism.###



Word: aksi

Short Definition: action, lawsuit, boasting. BER-: be in action, show off. Also -AN.

English Definition: ^1. action. 2. lawsuit. 3. boasting, pretense. BER-: 1. be in action. 2. show off. -AN: put on airs to get attention.###

L2 Definition: tindakan; gaya; gerakan; sikap. ###

Examples: Pandai sekali anak itu BERAKSI di depan kamera. = That child is very good at SHOWING OFF in front of the camera. ###

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Word: akta

Short Definition: official document

English Definition: official document *-KELAHIRAN = birth certificate *-KEMATIAN = death certificate *-PERNIKAHAN = marriage license

Examples: Setiap anak harus mempunyai AKTA KELAHIRAN = Every child must have BIRTH CERTIFICATE.##



Word: akte

Short Definition: official document; see AKTA



Word: aktris

Short Definition: aktris.

English Definition: actress (The picture shows Christine Hakim, a famous Indonesian film actree###

L2 Definition: Wanita yang pekerjaannya beraksi di atas pentas/pertunjukan. ###

Examples: Christine Hakim adalah seorang AKTRIS film yang terkenal di Indonesia. = Christine Hakim is a film actress who is well known in Indonesia.

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Word: aku

Short Definition: I (familiar first-person pronoun). Also BER-, MENG-, MENG--I,+

English Definition: ^*I (familiar first-person pronoun). BER-: to use "aku", to be familiar when talking to another. *MENG-: 1 confess. 2 guarantee, promise. 3 claim to be. 4 consider as one's own. 5 always talk about oneself, boast about oneself. *MENG--I: 1 acknowledge, admit. 2 confess, admit. 3 recognize, acknowledge. KE--AN: egosim. -AN: 1 confession, admission. 2 genie, spirit. PENG-: one who confesses. PENG--AN: 1 confession (of faith). 2 acknowledgment. 3 avowal. 4 admission (of guilt).###

L2 Definition: Diri-sendiri. Kata ganti orang pertama. Sinonim: saya.###

Examples: AKU sedang belajar, jangan diganggu!. = I'M studying. Don't bother me! Pencuri itu MENGAKU mengambil uang. = That thief CONFESSED to stealing money. Polisi MENGAKUI pencuri itu memang pandai. = The police ACKNOWLEDGE that that thief is very clever.###

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Word: akumulasi

Short Definition: accumulation.

English Definition: accumulation. ###

L2 Definition: pengumpulan; penimbunan. ###

Examples: Kemarahannya itu akibat dari AKUMULASI rasa kecewanya. = His anger was caused by the ACCUMULATION of his upset feelings. ###

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Word: akuntabilitas

Short Definition: accountability

English Definition: accountability

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Word: akur

Short Definition: agree to do, go along with###

English Definition: MENG--I: agree with. MENG--KAN: 1. reconciliate. 2. check. 3. harmonize. KE--AN: conformity. 2. harmony. --AN: mutually agree. PENG--AN: harmonization.###

Examples: 1. Ia ~ untuk pergi dengan saya = He agreed to go with me. 2. Polisi dan wartawan itu sudah ~ kembali = A policeman and a journalist eventually muatually agreed to quiet down.###



Word: AL

Short Definition: abbreviation of "Angkatan Laut" or the Navy

English Definition: abbreviation of "Angkatan Laut" or the Navy

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Word: Al-Quran

Short Definition: the Koran.

English Definition: the Koran. ###

L2 Definition: Kitab pedoman bagi umat Islam. ###

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Word: ala

Short Definition: in the style of.

English Definition: in the style of. ###

L2 Definition: seperti; secara. ###

Examples: Sate ayam ALA Madura enak sekali rasanya. = The roasted chicken pieces IN THE STYLE OF Madura is very delicious. ###

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Word: alaihissalam

Short Definition: upon Him be peace (Isl.) ###

English Definition: ^upon Him be peace (Isl.) -- used after mentioning one of the prophets other than Mohammad.###

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Examples: Orang Islam, Kristen, dan Yahudi percaya akan kehadiran Nabi Musa ALAIHISSALAM = Moslems, Christians, Jews believe in the presence of Prophet Moses ALAIHISSALAM (Upon Him be peace).###



Word: alaikum

Short Definition: see ASALAMU'ALAIKUM.

English Definition: see ASALAMU'ALAIKUM. ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: alaikum salam

Short Definition: Peace be unto you (Isl.)

English Definition: Peace be unto you (Isl.) -- used to respond the greeting: assalam alaikum###

Examples: Andi: Assalam alaikum Mr. Mursidi! (Peace be unto you, Mr. Mursidi) Mr. Mursidi: Alaikum salam, Andi! (Peace be unto you, Andi)####



Word: alam

Short Definition: world, realm; nature, natural. Also KE--AN, MENG--I, PENG--AN,+

English Definition: ^*1 world, realm. 2 nature, natural. KE--AN: quality, nature, character. *MENG--I: experience (verb). *PENG--AN: experience (noun). BERPENG--AN: have experience, be experienced.###

L2 Definition: Dunia. Daerah.###

Examples: ALAM Minangkabau terkenal sangat indah. = The Minangkabau REGION is famous for its beauty. Mengajar bahasa Indonesia adalah PENGALAMAN yang berharga bagiku. = Teaching Indonesian language is a valuable EXPERIENCE to me. Ketika membuat pekerjaan rumah, saya MENGALAMI kesukaran. = I EXPERIENCED difficulty when I tried to do the homework. ###

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Word: alamat

Short Definition: address; omen, sign, indication. MENG--I: put address on. Also SI-, BER-,+

English Definition: ^*1 address. 2 omen, sign, indication. SI-: the addressee. *BER-: 1 have an address. 2 indicate. 3 be titled (of a book). MENG--I: put address on. MENG--KAN: 1 address s. t. 2 indicate, foretell.###

L2 Definition: 1. Tanda. 2. Sasaran. 3. Tempat yang jadi sasaran/tujuan surat.###

Examples: Hujan yang deras ini adalah ALAMAT yang kurang baik. = This strong rain is not a good OMEN. Di mana ALAMAT rumahmu? = What is the ADDRESS of your house? Rumahnya BERALAMAT di jalan Malioboro. = His house HAS ITS ADDRESS on Malioboro Street. Adik MENGALAMATI suratnya untuk dikirim ke tempat tujuan. = My younger sister ADDRESSES her letter to be sent to its intended destination. Bunga itu DIALAMATKAN pada pacarnya.= The flower IS ADDRESSED to his girlfriend. ###

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Word: alamiah

Short Definition: natural, concern with nature

English Definition: natural, concern with nature

Examples: Perawatan rambut secara ALAMIAH disukai kaum wanita = Natural hair treatment is liked by women.



Word: alang-alang

Short Definition: tall, coarse grass (syn. ILALANG)

English Definition: tall, coarse grass

L2 Definition: rumput tinggi dan kasar atau ilalang

Examples: Rumah Pak Amin tidak terurus lagi dan dipenuhi dengan ALANG-ALANG = Nobody is taking care of Pak Amin's house and now it is filled with TALL AND COARSE GRASS.##



Word: alang1



Word: alang2

Short Definition: 1. crosswise, diagonal. 2. crossbeam, bar##

English Definition: MENG--: lie athwart or across. MENG--KAN: place s.t. athwart.###

Examples: 1. ~ rumah = Partitioning in a house. 2. Pohon ~ di jalan = A tree lies across the road.###



Word: alangkah

Short Definition: (exclamation) how(very)...!

English Definition: (exclamation) how (very) ...! alangkah senang = how wonderful! ###

L2 Definition: Kata seru untuk rasa kagum atau senang; betapa. ###

Examples: ALANGKAH indahnya pemandangan di sini! = HOW wonderful is the view over here! ###

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Word: alaram

Short Definition: alarm, danger signal###

English Definition: ^alarm, danger signal###

Examples: ALARAM berbunyi keras ketika asap api memenuhi ruangan kelas = The ALARM went off loudly when smoke filled up the class room.###



Word: alas

Short Definition: 1. base, foundation. 2. lay, covering. BER-(-KAN): be based on. Also BER--AN, +

English Definition: 1. base, foundation. 2. layer, covering. BER-(-KAN): be based on. BER--AN: have a base or foundation. MENG-(-I): 1. cover. 2. lay a foundation. -AN: 1. reason, excuse. 2. basis, foundation. 3. evidence, grounds. ###

L2 Definition: dasar; fundamen; fondasi. ###

Examples: Tuduhan-tuduhan itu hanya BERALASKAN desas-desus belaka. = The accusations ARE BASED ON rumors only. Ucapannya tidak BERALASAN. = His statements have no BASIS. Ayah MENGALASI lantai dengan karpet. = Father COVERS the floor with carpet. Atik menuduh Rina bermain mata dengan pacarnya tanpa ALASAN. = Atik accuses Rina is flirting with her boyfriend without ANY GROUND. ###

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Word: alasan

Short Definition: have base; foundation; SEE ALAS



Word: alat

Short Definition: instrument, tool, device, equipment. MENG--I: equip s.o. with. Also MENG--KAN,+

English Definition: ^*instrument, tool, device, equipment. MENG--I: equip s.o. with. *MENG--KAN, MEMPER-: manipulate, treat or use as an instrument. *PER--AN: 1 instrumentation. 2 equipment, tools.###

L2 Definition: 1. Barang yang dipakai untuk mengerjakan sesuatu. 2. Barang yang dipakai untuk mencapai sesuatu maksud. 3. Perkakas/ perabot.###

Examples: Cangkul adalah contoh ALAT pertanian. = A hoe is an example of a farming TOOL. PERALATAN rumah tangganya sudah komplit. = Her household APPLIANCES are already complete. Perundingan itu adalah ALAT untuk mencapai perdamaian. = Negotiations are a DEVICE for attaining peace. Untuk mendapat kue, si Ali MEMPERALAT adiknya. = Ali USED his younger brother in order to get some cake.###

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Word: algojo

Short Definition: executioner, murderer.

English Definition: executioner, murderer. ###

L2 Definition: Orang yang biasa membunuh/melaksanakan hukuman mati. ###

Examples: Hidupnya akan berakhir di tangan ALGOJO itu. = His life will end at the hands of the EXECUTIONER. ###

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Word: Alhamdullilah

Short Definition: Praise be to God.

English Definition: ^*(Isl.) Praise be to God.###

L2 Definition: 1. Segala puji bagi ALLAH. 2. Doa dalam agama Islam untuk menyatakan syukur.###

Examples: ALHAMDULILLAH, anakku sudah lulus ujian. = PRAISE BE TO GOD, my child passed her exam.###

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Word: alhasil

Short Definition: 1. eventually, in the end. 2. consequently, in sum, the result.###

English Definition: ###

Examples: ~, kami tak jadi pergi = The result was we did not go after all. ###



Word: alias

Short Definition: 1. i.e., namely, in other words. 2. alias, otherwise called.

English Definition: 1. i.e., namely, in other words. 2. alias, otherwise called. ###

Examples: Parno, ALIAS Si Musang, adalah penjahat yang terkenal di kawasan ini. = Parno, ALSO KNOWN AS Si Musang (The Weasel) is a well known criminal in this region.

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Word: alih

Short Definition: BER-: shift, alter position. MENG-: replace s.t.

English Definition: ^BER-: shift, alter position. MENG-: replace s.t. *MENG--KAN: to replace s.t., to shift. ###

L2 Definition: pindah; tukar;berubah; ganti. ###

Examples: Sekarang dia sudah BERALIH tempat tinggal. = Now she has CHANGED her residence. Siapa yang MENGALIH kursi yang di sini tadi? = Who SHIFTED THE POSITION of the chair that was here just now?###

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Word: alim

Short Definition: religious, devout.

English Definition: religious, devout. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak nakal; saleh; beragama dengan baik. ###

Examples: Anakku yang sulung sangat ALIM. = My eldest son is very DEVOUT. ###

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Word: aling

Short Definition: screen, protection. -AN: screen, protection.

English Definition: screen, protection. -AN: screen, protection. ###

L2 Definition: menutupi; melindungi. ###

Examples: ALINGAN itu sebaiknya dipasang di sini. = That SCREEN is better to be installed here. ###

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Word: alir

Short Definition: MENG-: flow, stream. -AN: flow, current, channel, trend (of thought, ideology).

English Definition: ^MENG-: flow, stream. -AN: flow, current, channel, trend (of thought, ideology). ###

L2 Definition: Bergerak ke depan/bawah. ###

Examples: Sungai ini akan MENGALIR ke selatan. = This river will FLOW to the south. ALIRAN listrik ini besar sekali. = These electric LINES are very big.###

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Word: alis

Short Definition: eyebrow.

English Definition: eyebrow. ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: Bulu ALISnya tebal sekali. = His EYEBROWS are very bushy.###

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Word: Aljazair

Short Definition: Algeria.

English Definition: Algeria. ###

L2 Definition: Nama suatu negara di benua Afrika bagian utara. ###

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Word: alkisah

Short Definition: the story

English Definition: the story; once upon a time #



Word: alkitab

Short Definition: the Bible

English Definition: the Bible.###

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Word: Allah

Short Definition: God.

English Definition: ^*God. ###

L2 Definition: Tuhan.###

Examples: ALLAH yang mahabaik dan mahamulia. = GOD is the All Good and the All Noble. Nasib seseorang ALLAH-lah yang menentukan. = GOD is the One who determines a person's fate.###

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Word: almarhum

Short Definition: term used to refer to a deceased person. ###

English Definition: term used to refer to a deceased person. ###

L2 Definition: Sebutan untuk orang yang sudah meninggal. ###

Examples: Bapak Syahrir ALMARHUM dilahirkan di kota Binjai. = The LATE Mr. Syahrir was born in the town of Binjai. ###

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Word: almari

Short Definition: see LEMARI

English Definition: see LEMARI



Word: alokasi

Short Definition: allocation###

English Definition: allocation *MENG-KAN: allocate DI-KAN: allocated###

Examples: *Pemerintah MENGALOKASIKAN bantuan obat-obatan ke korban kericuhan Ambon = The Government ALLOCATED medical aids to the Ambon's riots' victims.###



Word: alokir

Short Definition: MENG-:allocate###

English Definition: MENG-: allocate###

Examples: Pemerintah Daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan MENGALOKIR dana sebesar 3 miliar rupiah untuk pendidikan tahun ini = The Government of the Province of South Sulawesi ALLOCATED the budget of 3 trilyun Rupiah for education this year.###



Word: alot

Short Definition: 1. tough (of meat) 2. difficult###

English Definition: 1. tough (of meat) 2. difficult###

Examples: Daging ini sangat ALOT sehingga susah di kunyah = This meat is very TOUGH so it is difficult to chew.###



Word: alpa

Short Definition: neglectful, inattentive

English Definition: neglectful, inattentive. *MENG--KAN: neglect. *KE--AN: 1.shortcoming, omission. 2. neglect.##

Examples: Dia ALPA akan kewajibannya = He is NEGLECTFULL of his responsibility.###



Word: alpukat

Short Definition: avocado

English Definition: avocado



Word: ALRI

Short Definition: "Angkatan Laut Republik Indonesia," the Indonesian Navy.

English Definition: acronym for "Angkatan Laut Republik Indonesia," the Indonesian Navy. ###

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Word: altar

Short Definition: altar###

English Definition: altar###

Examples: Pengantin perempuan itu digandeng oleh ayahnya menuju ke ALTAR = A bride was hand in hand with her father walking to the ALTAR.###



Word: alternatif

Short Definition: alternative.

English Definition: alternative. ###

L2 Definition: Pilihan dari beberapa kemungkinan. ###

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Word: altruis

Short Definition: altruist###

English Definition: altruist###

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Word: alu

Short Definition: large pestal for pounding rice.

English Definition: large pestal for pounding rice. ###

L2 Definition: Suatu benda yang berbentuk bulat panjang biasa digunakan sebagai alat penumbuk padi. ###

Examples: Lesung dan ALU ini sudah tidak bisa lagi dipakai. = That mortar and PESTLE cannot be used anymore. ###

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Word: alun

Short Definition: wave, swell###

English Definition: BER--(2): 1. heave, roll, pitch, billow up. 2. be in steady movement. MENG--: 1. pitch, heave. 2. be in steady, rhythmic movement. MENG--KAN: put s.t. in steady motion. --AN: 1. wave (in air). 2. strains (music)###

Examples: 1. Tanaman padi ~ ditiup angin = The rice plants billowed as the wind blew over them. 2. Musik wals kedengaran ~ lambat = Waltz musid was heard playing in a slow rhythm. 3. Irama napasnya ~ naik turun dengan rata = The rhythm of his breath moved steadily up and down.###



Word: alun-alun

Short Definition: town square.

English Definition: town square.

L2 Definition: Lapangan; tanah yang luas di muka istana atau kantor-kantor pemerintahan. ###

Examples: Semua orang pergi ke ALUN-ALUN untuk melihat pawai. = All the people go to the TOWN SQUARE to see the parade. ###

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Word: amal

Short Definition: 1. deed, work. 2. good deed, charity. Also MENG--BAKTIKAN, BER-, MENG--KAN, +

English Definition: 1. deed, work. 2. good deed, charity. MENG--BAKTIKAN: put to charitable use. BER-: 1. be charitable, generous. 2. pray silently. MENG--KAN: 1. put into practice, apply. 2. do s.t. regularly. 3. carry out with devotion. -AN: good deeds, good works, regular practice. PENG--AN: doing of good deeds, sincerity in doing s.t. ###

Examples: Pak Saleh yang kaya itu selalu MENGAMALBAKTIKAN hartanya untuk anak-anak yatim. = Mr. Saleh who is rich always DONATES his money for the orphans. Mari BERAMAL untuk membangun masjid ini. = Let's BE CHARITABLE to build this mosque. MENGAMALKAN ajaran agama lebih penting daripada sekedar pandai berkhotbah. = TO PUT INTO PRACTICE the religous teachings is more important than just being smart at preaching. Tindakannya merupakan AMALAN yang benar. = His action is a true GOOD DEED. ###

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Word: aman

Short Definition: peaceful, calm; safe, secure. Also MENG--KAN, KE--AN, PENG-,+

English Definition: ^*1 peaceful, calm. 2 safe, secure. *MENG--KAN: 1 pacify, render safe. 2 place in protective custody, hold in custody. *KE--AN: 1 safety, security. 2 peacefulness, tranquillity. PENG-: 1 safe-guard. 2 pacifier, peacemaker, conciliator. PENG--AN: 1 (Mil.) pacification. 2 efforts to achieve security.###

L2 Definition: 1. Tidak ada bahaya. 2. Tidak merasa takut; tenteram; sentosa. ###

Examples: Bayi itu merasa AMAN di pelukan ibunya. = That child feels SAFE being held by its mother. Tentara MENGAMANKAN daerah itu. = Soldiers are PACIFYING that area. Untuk menjaga KEAMANAN, setiap orang harus diperiksa. = To ensure THE SECURITY, each person must be checked. Apakah kamu sudah memasang sabuk PENGAMAN? = Have you already fastened your SAFETY belt? ###

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Word: amanah

Short Definition: null

English Definition: BER--: instruct, issue an order. MENG--I: deliver a speech, give advice. MENG--KAN: 1. entrust, commit. 2. instruct, order. 3. delicate, set aside.###

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Word: amanat

English Definition: BER--: instruct, issue an order. MENG--I: deliver a speech, give advice. MENG--KAN: 1. entrust, commit. 2. instruct, order. 3. delicate, set aside.###

Examples: see amanah



Word: amarah

Short Definition: anger.

English Definition: anger. ###

L2 Definition: marah; berang; gusar. ###

Examples: Jangan kau perturutkan AMARAHmu, tidak baik bagi kesehatan. = Don't follow your ANGER; it is not good for your health. ###

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Word: amat

Short Definition: see AMAT1 (very, exceedingly . . .) or AMAT2 (watch closely . . .).

English Definition: see AMAT1 (very, exceedingly . . .) AMAT2 (watch closely . . .). ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: amat1

Short Definition: very, exceedingly.

English Definition: *very, exceedingly. ###

L2 Definition: sangat###

Examples: ...[ada] seorang raja ... yang AMAT gagah perkasa.=...[there was] a king ... who was VERY heroic and brave.###

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Word: amat2

Short Definition: MENG-_-_-I: watch closely, keep track of; inspect; monitor. Also PENG-, +

English Definition: ^MENG-_-_-I: 1 watch closely, keep track of. 2 inspect. 3 monitor. PENG-: observer. PENG--AN: observation, supervision, monitoring. ###

L2 Definition: Melihat secara teliti. ###

Examples: Majikan itu MENGAMAT-AMATI pegawai-pegawai secara baik sekali. = That supervisor WATCHES OVER the employees in a very good way. Di Amerika Serikat ada banyak PENGAMAT lingkungan hidup. = In America there are many ENVIRONMENTALISTS. PENGAMATANNYA sangat cermat. = Her OBSERVATION is very accurate. ###

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Word: ambang

Short Definition: 1. threshold, sill; 2. see AMBANG 2

English Definition: threshold, sill

Examples: Tingkat polusi di kota sudah melampaui AMBANG yang wajar = the polution level in the city is beyond the normal THRESHOLD.##



Word: ambang 2

Short Definition: float

English Definition: *MENG-- : float *KURS -- : [Fin.] floating rate

Examples: Ikan mati itu MENGAMBANG di laut = the dead fish FLOAT on the sea.##



Word: ambang1

Short Definition: threshold, sill###

English Definition: 1. ~ jendela : windowsill, ~ pintu : doorstep, ~ sungai : bar, shoal, bank. 2. railroad tie.###

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Word: ambang2

Short Definition: float###

English Definition: 1. kurs ~ (Fin): floating rate. MENG--KAN: float s.t. PENG--AN: floating (of currency)###

Examples: Anak itu ~ perahunya di sungai = A little kid floated his boat on the river.###



Word: ambil

Short Definition: take. MENG--KAN: get or fetch for s.o. Also BER-_-_-AN, MENG--I, -AN, +

English Definition: (see also AMBIL ALIH) ^take. BER-_-_-AN: give and take. *MENG--I: keep taking. *MENG--KAN: get or fetch for s.o. -AN: the take, the receipts. PENG-: taker. *PENG--AN: 1 removal, withdrawal. 2 the taking of, making of (a decision). 3 interpretation, understanding. ###

L2 Definition: sinonim: pungut. ###

Examples: Jangan AMBIL bukuku! = Don't TAKE my book! Dia hanya pandai MENGAMBILI uang orang tuanya. = He is only good at ALWAYS TAKING money from his parents. Setiap pagi anak kecil itu MENGAMBILKAN surat kabar untuk bapaknya. = Every morning that small child GETS the newspaper for his father. PENGAMBILAN keputusan yang penting harus dilakukan bersama. = MAKING a very important decision must be done together. ###

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Word: ambisi

Short Definition: ambition.

English Definition: ambition. ###

L2 Definition: *Keinginan besar untuk menjadi/melakukan/memperoleh sesuatu. ###

Examples: Hanya satu AMBISInya, yaitu menjadi guru. = He has only one AMBITION, which is to be a teacher. ###

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Word: amboi

Short Definition: hey! als! ###

English Definition: hey! als! ###

L2 Definition: Kata seru untuk rasa kagum/heran. ###

Examples: AMBOI!...cantik nian gadis itu. = HEY!....How beautiful that girl is. ###

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Word: Ambon

Short Definition: capital city of the Province of Maluku (Moluccas) , Indonesia.

English Definition: capital city of the Province of Maluku in Indonesia. ###

L2 Definition: Ibukota dari provinsi Maluku. ###

Examples: Nyanyian itu berasal dari daerah AMBON. = The song came from AMBON area. ###

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Word: ambruk

Short Definition: collapse, fall down.

English Definition: collapse, fall down. ###

L2 Definition: roboh; jatuh. ###

Examples: Gedung itu AMBRUK karena konstruksi yang buruk. = The building COLLAPSED because of bad construction. ###

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Word: ambulans

Short Definition: ambulance.

English Definition: ambulance.###

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Word: amdal

Short Definition: AMDAL is an acronym for "Analisa Mengenai Dampak Lingkungan" or the environmental impact analysis

English Definition: acronym for analisa mengenai dampak lingkungan = the environmental impact analysis

Examples: Pemerintah mengeluarkan peraturan mengenai AMDAL = The government released the regulation about AMDAL (the environmental impact analysis). ##



Word: amit-amit

Short Definition: God forbid!

English Definition: an exclamation mark; God forbid!

L2 Definition: ungkapan ketidak-sukaan atas sesuatu

Examples: Mudah-mudahan saya tidak bertemu dengan orang seperti itu, AMIT-AMIT! = I hope I am not going to meet someone like him, GOD FORBID!. ###



Word: ampas

Short Definition: waste, dregs.

English Definition: ^*waste, dregs, what is left after the essence has been taken. ###

L2 Definition: Sisa barang yang sudah diambil sarinya. ###

Examples: AMPAS tebu itu tidak manis lagi rasanya. = That sugar cane WASTE doesn't taste sweet any more. ###

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Word: ampek

Short Definition: have difficulty breathing###

English Definition: have difficulty breathing, asthma###

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Word: ampela

Short Definition: chicken gizzard

English Definition: chicken gizzard.##

Examples: Ibu pandai memasak tumis AMPELA = Ibu is very good at cooking the CHICKEN GIZZARD.###



Word: ampera

Short Definition: see ampera1, see ampera2###

English Definition: see ampera1, see ampera2###

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Word: Ampera1

Short Definition: the Messages of the People's Suffering###

English Definition: Ampera is the abreviation of Amanat Penderitaan Rakyat or the Messages of the People's Suffering###

Examples: Presiden Sukarno menggunakan AMANAT PENDERITAAN RAKYAT sebagai slogan politik = President Sukarno used the MESSAGES of the PEOPLE'S SUFFERING as political propaganda.###



Word: ampera2

Short Definition: inexpensive###

English Definition: inexpensive###

Examples: Perusahaan Garuda Airways memberi harga AMPERA untuk mahasiswa yang mau berlibur ke Indonesia= Garuda Airways Company gave INEXPENSIVE price for students who wanted to go to Indonesia on vacation.###



Word: ampiran

Short Definition: (Jv.) stopping-off place###

English Definition: (Jv.) stopping-off place###

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Word: amplas

Short Definition: amplas1= fig tree amplas2= sandpaper###

English Definition: amplas1 = fig tree amplas2 = *sandpaper MENG~(I)= 1. scour 2. sandpaper###

Examples: *Tukang kayu menggunakan AMPLAS untuk menghaluskan papan = A carpenter uses SANDPAPER to refine a piece of wood.###



Word: amplop

Short Definition: envelope. BER-: within an envelope.

English Definition: envelope. BER-: within an envelope.###

L2 Definition: Kertas berlipat dengan ruangan di dalamnya untuk tempat surat, uang, dll. ###

Examples: Undangan khusus untuk Pak Gubernur BERAMPLOP kuning. = The special invitation to the Governor HAD AN ENVELOPE that was yellow. ###

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Word: ampu

Short Definition: support###

English Definition: *MENG~= support, prop up MENG~KAN= rule, reign over PENG~= support, means of support PENG~AN= guardianship###

Examples: *Presiden Habibie MENGAMPU pemisahan Timor Timur dari Indonesia= President Habibie SUPPORTS the separation of Timor Timur from Indonesia.###



Word: ampuh

Short Definition: see ampuh1, see ampuh2###

English Definition: see ampuh1 see ampuh2###

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Word: ampuh1

Short Definition: endowed with magical power, potent, effective (of medicine)###

English Definition: 1. endowed with magical power *2. potent, effective (of medicine) KE~AN= 1. magical power 2. potency###

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Examples: *Obat ini sangat AMPUH dalam menyembuhkan beberapa macam jenis penyakit perut = This medicine is very EFFECTIVE in curing several kinds of stomachaches.###



Word: ampuh2

Short Definition: flood, overflow, inundation###

English Definition: flood, overflow, inundation MENG~(KAN)= flood, inundate KE~AN= flooded, inundated###

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Word: ampun

Short Definition: mercy. MENG--I: forgive.

English Definition: mercy. MENG--I: forgive. ###

L2 Definition: Permintaan maaf karena telah melakukan kesalahan; maaf. ###

Examples: Tidak ada AMPUN lagi bagimu kali ini. = There is no more MERCY for you this time. ###

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Word: amput

Short Definition: (Jv, Vulg.) MENG~= have sexual intercourse.###

English Definition: MENG~= have sexual intercourse *~AN= 1. female genitalia 2. mistress###

Examples: *Lady Di membenci AMPUTAN suaminya, Camila Parker = Lady Di hated her husband's MISTRESS, Camila Parker.###



Word: amputasi

Short Definition: amputation###

English Definition: amputation *MENG~= amputate###

Examples: *Kaki kiri Pak Ahmad DIAMPUTASI tiga tahun lalu = Mr. Ahmad's left foot was AMPUTATED three years ago.###



Word: amril

Short Definition: sandpaper, emery board or paper###

English Definition: 1. sandpaper 2. emery board or paper MENG~= sand, file###

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Word: amuk

Short Definition: BER-, MENG-: go beserk; rage violently. Also MENG--KAN, -AN, PENG-,+

English Definition: ^*BER-, MENG-: 1 go berserk, run amuck. 2 rage violently. *MENG--KAN: (Lit.) incite to violence, provoke. *-AN: 1 fight. 2 uncontrolled raging. PENG-: o. who runs amuck. PENG--AN: running amuck, fury, raging. PER--AN: fury, conflict.###

L2 Definition: 1.Menyerang dengan membabi buta (marah sekali). 2.Menghebat/menjadi-jadi. ###

Examples: Orang gila itu MENGAMUK di pasar. = That crazy person has GONE BERZERK in the market. Badai di laut sedang MENGAMUK. = A storm is currently RAGING on the ocean. Tingkah lakunya MENGAMUKKAN lawan yang sedang marah. = His actions PROVOKED his angry opponent. AMUKAN kerbau yang sedang terluka sangat berbahaya. = THE RAGING of an injured water buffalo is very dangerous. ###

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Word: anai-anai

Short Definition: white ant, termite###

English Definition: ^white ant, termite###

Examples: Sehabis panen, banyak ANAI-ANAI memakan bulir padi yang tertinggal = After harvest, a lot of TERMITES eat the fallen paddy grain.###



Word: anak

Short Definition: a child, offspring, or descendent; a small version of. Also MEMPER--KAN,+

English Definition: a child or offspring or descendant; a small version of. ^MEMPER--KAN: 1 bear, bive birth to. 2 treat as o.'s own child. MEMPER-_-_-KAN: treat like a little child. KE-_-_-AN: childish, child-like. _-_-AN: doll. PER--AN: 1 of mixed ethnic origins (Eurasian or Chinese with some Indonesian ancestry). 2 uterus, womb. 3 hybrid (of cattle). *--BUAH: dependents, sub, smaller variant of, crew, staff members, loyal subjects, followers. ###

L2 Definition: 1.Orang yang masih kecil. 2.Orang yang belum dewasa. 3.Orang yang berumur sekitar 0-10 tahun. 4.Anak keturunan orang tua. ###

Examples: ANAK-ANAK sedang bermain bola. = The CHILDREN are playing ball. ANAK itu sudah menjadi gadis cantik. = That CHILD has already become a beautiful girl. ANAK ibu Sukri datang dari Yogyakarta. = Mrs. Sukri's CHILD arrived from Yogyakarta. Tingkah-lakunya sangat KEKANAK-KANAKAN. = His behaviour is very CHILDISH. Pak Ong sekeluarga adalah PERANAKAN Cina. = Mr. Ong's family are Chinese Indonesians. ANAK-ANAKAN yang dijual di toko itu bisa menangis. = The DOLLS sold in that store can cry. ###

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Word: analisa

Short Definition: analysis.

English Definition: analysis. ###

L2 Definition: Proses pemecahan suatu masalah dengan adanya dugaan akan kebenarannya. ###

Examples: Saya pikir ANALISAnya yang kurang tajam. = I think his ANALYSIS is not sharp enough. ###

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Word: ancam

Short Definition: threaten. TER-: threatened, in danger. -AN: threat.

English Definition: threaten. TER-: threatened, in danger. -AN: threat. ###

L2 Definition: Penyampaian tanda akan suatu maksud yang buruk. ###

Examples: Dia selalu merasa hidupnya TERANCAM. = He always feels his life is THREATENED. ANCAMAN itu datang dari sepupunya sendiri. = The THREAT came from his own cousin. ###

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Word: ancaman

Short Definition: threat; see also ANCAM

English Definition: threat; see also ANCAM



Word: anda

Short Definition: you, your.

English Definition: you, your. ###

L2 Definition: kamu; engkau. ###

Examples: Dimanakah rumah ANDA? = Where is YOUR house? ###

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Word: andai

Short Definition: if. -PUN: supposing that. SE--NYA: supposing or suppose that. Also BER-+

English Definition: ^if -PUN: supposing that. _-_: suppostition. *SE-(NYA), -NYA: supposing or suppose that. BER-: suppose. *BER_-_: suppose that s.t. might happen, talk hypothetically. *-KAN: assuming MENG--KAN: suppose, assume. *PENG--AN: suppostion, assumption. PER--AN: assumption. ###

L2 Definition: Misal; umpama. ###

Examples: Bagaimana ANDAIKATA dia tidak datang? = What about IF she doesn't come? ANDAIKAN benar dugaanku, maka hari ini akan turun hujan. = ASSUMING that my hunch is correct, it is goin to rain today. SEANDAINYA aku jadi burung, aku akan terbang kemana-mana. = SUPPOSING that I became a bird, I would fly everywhere. Orang-orang sedang BERANDAI-ANDAI di beranda. = People are TALKING on the porch. PENGANDAIANNYA tentang bulan dan bintang tidak masuk diakal. = Her SUPPOSITIONS about the moon and stars cannot be comprehended. ###

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Word: andaikata

Short Definition: supposing that, if.

English Definition: supposing that, if. ###

L2 Definition: seandainya; andaikan. ###

Examples: SEANDAINYA aku bisa terbang, aku akan berumah di awan. = IF I can fly, I will have a house in the cloud. ###

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Word: andal

Short Definition: MENG-KAN: rely on; also -AN: mainstay

English Definition: *MENG-KAN: rely on; also -AN: mainstay

Examples: Negara-negara OPEC MENGANDALKAN pendapatannya dari minyak bumi = the OPEC countries RELY ON oil income.



Word: andil

Short Definition: [fin.] share; contribution

English Definition: 1. share; 2. contribution

L2 Definition: saham; sumbangan; peranan; bantuan

Examples: *Perusahaan itu menjual sebagian besar ANDIL di pasar modal = That company sells its SHARES in the stock market. *Dia mempunyai ANDIL yang besar dalam menyelesaikan perselisihan itu = He has a big CONTRIBUTION to the solving of that conflict. ###



Word: andong

Short Definition: four-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses common in central Java.

English Definition: four-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses common in central Java.###

L2 Definition: Kereta beroda empat yang biasanya ditarik oleh kuda terdapat di DIY, Jawa Tengah, dan daerah sekitarnya. ###

Examples: kami naik ANDONG ke pasar. = We rode an ANDONG to the market. ###

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Word: aneh

Short Definition: strange, queer, peculiar. -NYA: the strange thing is. Also MENG--KAN, KE--AN,+

English Definition: ^*strange, queer, peculiar. *-NYA: the strange thing is. *MENG--KAN: 1 make o. consider s.t. strange. 2 be surprising. *KE--AN: 1 oddity, peculiarity. 2 idiosyncrasy. _-_-AN: 1 oddity.###

L2 Definition: Tidak biasa; ajaib; ganjil. ###

Examples: Kelakuan dia sangat ANEH hari ini. = His behavior today is very STRANGE. KEANEHAN gambar itu ada pada warnanya. = The PECULIARITY of that picture is in its colors. ANEHNYA, tidak ada yang melapor ke polisi. = THE STRANGE THING WAS, nobody made a report to the police. Mengapa kau mau MENGANEHKAN kataku ini? = Why do you want to MISCONSTRUE my words? ###

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Word: aneka

Short Definition: various, diverse, all sorts of. Also KE--RAGAMAN, BER-, KE--WARNAAN, MENG--KAN+

English Definition: ^various, diverse, all sorts of. KE--RAGAMAN: variety, diversity. BER-: variegated, mixed. KE--WARNAAN: variety. MENG--KAN: vary, make diverse. KE--AN: variety. ###

L2 Definition: macam; berbagai. ###

Examples: KEANEKARAGAMAN budaya ini yang memperkaya bangsa Indonesia. = It is the DIVERSITY of these cultures that enriches the Indonesian nation. Kulihat BERANEKA macam dagangan digelar di sana. = I saw ALL DIFFERENT kinds of wares displayed there. Dengan MENGANEKAKAN warna amplop itu kita bisa membedakan isinya. = If we VARY the colors of the envelope we can differentiate their contents.###

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Word: angan

Short Definition: 1. thought, notion, idea. 2. fantasy, illusion. BER-: fantasize, dream. +

English Definition: ^1. thought, notion, idea. 2. fantasy, illusion. BER-: 1. dream, fantasize. 2. aim, have ideals. MENG-(-KAN): 1. recall, contemplate. 2. imagine. TER-: thought, intended. -AN: idea, notion. ###

L2 Definition: pikiran; ingatan. ###

Examples: Saya pernah BERANGAN-ANGAN ingin menjadi pilot. = I once HAD THE DREAM of being a pilot. Supaya tidak kecewa jangan MENGANGANKAN dia menjadi istrimu. = So as not to be disappointed, don't FANTASIZE her to be your wife. Ini hanya ANGANAN sepintas saja. = This is just a passing FANTACY.###

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Word: anggap

Short Definition: BER--AN: be of the opinion; have an impression. Also MENG-, -AN.

English Definition: ^*BER--AN: 1 be of the opinion. 2 have an impression *MENG-: regard as, consider, deem. *-AN: 1 opinion, belief. 2 judgment. 3 suspicion, hunch, impression. ###

L2 Definition: Memandang sebagai....; berpendapat bahwa..... ###

Examples: ANGGAPlah ini hanya lelucon saja. = CONSIDER this is just a joke. Jangan BERANGGAPAN salah dengan pendapatku. = Don't HOLD A WRONG IMPRESSION of my point of view. Aku telah MENGANGGAPMU sebagai adik sendiri. = I have come to CONSIDER YOU as my own younger brother. ......DIANGGAP apa aku ini? = ......what do you CONSIDER me to be? Menurut ANGGAPAN umum, hal itu tidak benar. = According to public OPINION, that matter isn't true. ###

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Word: anggar

Short Definition: MENG-: estimate, calculate. MENG--KAN: draw up a budget. -AN: estimate. +

English Definition: MENG-: estimate, calculate. MENG--KAN: draw up a budget. -AN: estimate, budget. PENG--AN: budgeting. ###

L2 Definition: Perkiraan suatu rencana belanja/pembangunan, dll. ###

Examples: Pemerintah sudah MENGANGGARKAN lebih dari tiga milyar rupiah untuk pembangunan jalan ini. = The government has BUDGETED more than three billion rupiahs for the construction of this road. ###

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Word: anggota

Short Definition: member (of an organization); body part, limb; part, component. Also BER-,+

English Definition: ^*1 member (of an organization). 2 body part, limb. 3 part, component. BER-: have as member. *BER--KAN: be composed of, have as members. *KE--AN: membership. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Bagian dari tubuh (biasanya tangan dan kaki). 2. Orang yang masuk dalam satu golongan/organisasi. ###

Examples: Jangan keluarkan ANGGOTA badanmu di jendela kereta api. = Don't stick any of your LIMBS out of the train window. Organisasi itu BERANGGOTAKAN para ilmuwan. = That organization is COMPOSED of scientists. KEANGGOTAAN Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat sangat terbatas. = The MEMBERSHIP of the Legislative Assembly is very limited. ###

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Word: anggrek

Short Definition: orchid.

English Definition: orchid. ###

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Word: angguk

Short Definition: a nod. MENG-: to nod. MENGANGGUK-ANGGUKKAN=to no several times.

English Definition: a nod. MENG-: to nod. MENGANGGUK-ANGGUKKAN = to nod several times. ###

L2 Definition: Menggerakkan kepala ke depan; tanda persetujuan. ###

Examples: Kepalanya MENGANGGUK walau hatinya bilang tidak. = His head NODS although his heart says no.

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Word: anggun

Short Definition: neat, handsome, elegant

English Definition: *KE--AN: elegance

L2 Definition: cantik mempesona

Examples: Maria kelihatan sangat ANGGUN dengan baju kebayanya = Maria looks so ELEGANT with the kebaya dress.##



Word: anggur

Short Definition: be unemployed, idle; cutting from a plant; grape, wine. Also (ME)NG-, PENG-,+

English Definition: ^ANGGUR1=to be unemployed, idle. (see also NGANGGUR) *(ME)NG-: (same as NGANGGUR). NGANGGUR: to be temporarily unoccupied. *PENG-: unemployed person. *PENG--AN: unemployment, joblessness. ^ANGGUR2=slip, cutting of plants. MENG-: 1 prepare cutting of planting. 2 transplant, plant with a slip. ^*ANGGUR3=1 grape. 2 wine.###

L2 Definition: 1. Tidak melakukan ada-apa. 2a. Minuman yang dibuat dari buah anggur. b. Tumbuhan/tanaman; buah.###

Examples: Sekarang saya sedang MENGANGGUR, jadi saya bisa membantu anda. = I'm IDLE at the moment, so I can help you. Jangan jadi PENGANGGUR saja, coba carilah kerja! = Don't just be an UNEMPLOYED PERSON, try to find some work! Masalah PENGANGGURAN di Indonesia susah dipecahkan. = The problem of UNEMPLOYMENT in Indonesia is difficult to solve. Berilah saya segelas ANGGUR untuk menghangatkan badan. = Please give me a glass of WINE to warm up my body. Buah ANGGUR yang dikeringkan disebut kismis. = GRAPES that have been dried are called raisins.###

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Word: angin

Short Definition: wind; air; rumor. BER-: windy; have wind circulating. Also BER-_-_, MENG-,+

English Definition: ^*1 wind. 2 air. 3 rumor. *BER-: 1 windy. 2 have wind circulating. BER-_-_: get some fresh air. MENG-: 1 become wind, disappear. 2 blow (of wind). *MENG--I: to supply with air. *MENG-_-_-KAN: 1 air, aerate, expose to the air. MEMPER--KAN: air, aerate. TER-: perceptible, noticeable. TER-_-_: spread (of news, rumors, etc.). *_-_-AN: blow hot and cold, fickle, be capricious. PENG-_-_-AN: aeration, airing. PER--AN: 1 ventilation. 2 balcony.###

L2 Definition: Hawa/udara yang bergerak.###

Examples: ANGIN topan melanda Filipina. = Taifun WIND runs down the Philipine. Jangan keluar! Udara sedang BERANGIN! = Don't go out! The wind is BLOWING! Supaya apinya cepat besar, coba DIANGINI. = For the fire to get big fast, try BLOWING AIR ON IT. Karena udara cerah, maka dia MENGANGIN-ANGINKAN bajunya di luar. = Because the air is bright and clear, he AIRED his shirt outside. Pendapatmu selalu ANGIN-ANGINAN, tidak pernah pasti. = Your point-of-view is ALWAYS CHANGING, never certain.###

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Word: angka

Short Definition: figure, numeral; rate; mark, grade. Also ANGKA-ANGKA, MENG--KAN,+

English Definition: ^*1 figure, numeral, digit. 2 rate. 3 mark, grade. ANGKA-ANGKA: 1 number. 2 statistics, figures. MENG--KAN: 1 mark, grade (exams, etc.). 2 mark, number. MEMPER--KAN: treat as numbers. PENG--AN: numbering. PER--AN: statistics.###

L2 Definition: 1. Tanda pengganti bilangan; nomor. 2. Nilai.###

Examples: Kecepatan mobil ini menunjukkan ANGKA 100. = The speed of this car is pointing to a RATE of 100. Berapa ANGKA yang kau dapat dalam matematika? = What was your GRADE in mathematics?###

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Word: angkasa

Short Definition: sky, heaven, atmosphere, outer space. Also MENG-, MENG--KAN.

English Definition: ^1. sky, heaven. 2. atmosphere, outer space.### MENG-: 1. be airborne, take off. 2. come to the fore. MENG--KAN: develop to the fullest.###

L2 Definition: Langit; awang-awang; lapisan udara di atas bumi; dll. ###

Examples: Pesawat percobaan itu akan MENGANGKASA bulan depan. = This experimental plane will TAKE OFF next month. ###

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Word: angkat

Short Definition: lift, raise; take away; begin to do s.t. BER-: depart. Also BER--NYA, +

English Definition: ^*1 lift, raise. 2 take away, remove. 3 begin to do s.t. *BER-: leave, depart, set out. BER--NYA: departure, leaving. *MEMBER--KAN: dispatch, send. *KEBER--AN: departure. PEMBER--AN: sending off, dispatch. *MENG-: 1 lift (up), raise. 2appoint, designate. 3 promote. 4 remove, take away. 5 take up. 6 adopt (a child), adapt (written material). 7 nab, pick up. MENG-_-_: praise. MENG--I: remove (many things). MENG--KAN: 1 lift up, raise. 2 roll up (o.'s sleeves). 3 dispatched. TER-: 1 able to be picked up. 2 unintentionally lifted up. *-AN: 1 branch of armed forces. 2 generation, age group, class. PENG-: 1 support. 2 instrument for lifting. 3 lifter, o. who lifts. PENG--AN: 1 appointment. 2 adoption (of child). 3 elevation. PER-: sets of equipment. SEPER-(-AN): a set of s.t. ###

L2 Definition: Menaikkan; membawa keatas. ###

Examples: Guru olah-raga menyuruh murid-murid ANGKAT tangan. = The gymnastics teacher directed the students to RAISE their hands. Kereta api akan BERANGKAT pukul 9 malam. = The train will LEAVE at 9:00PM. Saya tidak kuat MENGANGKAT besi itu. = I am not strong enough to LIFT those weights. Komandan sudah MEMBERANGKATKAN pasukannya ke medan perang. = The commander has already DISPATCHED his troops to the battlefield. KEBERANGKATAN Usman ke kota menyedihkan ibunya. = The DEPARTURE of Usman to the city saddened his mother. Banyak pegawai ANGKATAN tahun 1945 yang sudah pensiun. = Many civil servants from the GENERATION of 1945 have already retired. ###

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Word: angker

Short Definition: 1. eerie (esp. of haunted places); 2. [Coll.] terrible

English Definition: 1. eerie (esp. of haunted places); 2. [Coll.] terrible

L2 Definition: tempat yang berhantu, menakutkan

Examples: Rumah ini sangat ANGKER dan tidak ada orang yang ingin tinggal di sini lagi = This house is HAUNTED and nobody wants to live here anymore.###



Word: angket

Short Definition: 1. inquiry poll; 2. questionnaire

English Definition: 1. inquiry poll; 2. questionnaire

Examples: Hasil penelitian ini berdasarkan pengumpulan ANGKET seluruh Indonesia = This research is the result of a public opinion POLL all over Indonesia.###



Word: angkin

Short Definition: women's waistband.

English Definition: women's waistband. ###

L2 Definition: Ikat pinggang untuk wanita yang terbuat dari kain. ###

Examples: ANGKIN ini kepunyaan nenekku. = This WAISTBAND is my grandma's. ###

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Word: angklung

Short Definition: bamboo musical instrument.

English Definition: bamboo musical instrument.###

L2 Definition: Alat musik yang terbuat dari bambu. ###

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Word: angkuh

Short Definition: arrogant.

English Definition: arrogant. ###

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Word: angkut

Short Definition: MENG-: 1. carry, transport. 2. carry away. 3. contain. Also MENG--I, -AN, PENG-+

English Definition: ^MENG-: 1. carry, transport. 2. carry away. 3. contain. MENG--I: pick up, collect. -AN: 1. transport. 2. shipment. PENG-: transporter, carrier. PENG--AN: transportation.###

L2 Definition: Membawa/mengirimkan sesuatu ke tempat lain. ###

Examples: Gerbong-gerbong kereta api itu MENGANGKUT beras ke kota lain. = Those train cars TRANSPORT rice to other cities. Truk itu sedang MENGANGKUTI pasir. = That truck is PICKING UP (a load of) sand. Colt-colt itu satu-satunya ANGKUTAN kota di daerah ini. = Those Colt vans are the only city TRANSPORTATION in this region. Gunakan bakul ini sebagai alat PENGANGKUT. = Use this basket as a CARRIER.###

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Word: angsa

Short Definition: goose.

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Word: angsur

Short Definition: BER-_-_: little by little; move forward a little. Also MENG-, MENG--I,+

English Definition: ^*BER-_-_: 1 little by little. 2 move forward a little. 3 in installments. *MENG-: 1 do gradually. 2 pay in installments. 3 move. MENG--I: pay for s.t. in installments. MENG--KAN: 1order s.o. to move. 2 pay s.t. in installments. 3 move forward. *-AN: installment payment. PENG--AN: 1 process of paying installments. 2 process of moving gradually.###

L2 Definition: 1. Sedikit demi sedikit.### 2. Lama kelamaan.

Examples: Karena miskin, untuk membayar sekolahnya dia terpaksa MENGANGSUR. = Because he is poor, he was forced to pay for his schooling by INSTALLMENTS. BERANGSUR-ANGSUR penyakitnya mulai sembuh. = LITTLE BY LITTLE he recovered from his illness. Si Kadir harus membayar ANGSURAN TV sebesar RP. 2000,- per bulan. = Kadir must make INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS of 2000 rupiahs each month for his TV.###

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Word: ani-ani

Short Definition: small knife used for harvesting rice.

English Definition: small knife used for harvesting rice.###

L2 Definition: Alat untuk memotong padi, biasanya berbentuk pisau kecil yang melengkung. ###

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Word: aniaya

Short Definition: 1. ill treatment, 2. tyranny, 3. injustice###

English Definition: ill treatment, tyranny, oppression, injustice * MENG~ = oppress, torture, beat MENG~I = 1. maltreat, torture, beat, viciously, 2. tyrannize, persecute TER~ = molested, mistreated PENG~ = tyrant, maltreater ** PENG~AN = 1. mistreatment, cruel treatment, molestation 2. oppression, tyrannical treatment, 3. battering###

Examples: * Polisi MENGANIAYA sejumlah mahasiswa yang terlibat dalam demonstrasi anti pemerintah = Policemen TORTUREd a number of students who were involved in the anti government demonstration.### ** Terdapat beberapa bukti bahwa tentara melalukan PENGANIAYAAN terhadap penduduk Timor Timur = There are several proofs showing that armies practiced CRUEL TREATMENTS to the people of East Timor.###



Word: anjak

Short Definition: thrust; push; shove

English Definition: *BER- : move, get up

Examples: Dia tidak mau BERANJAK sedikitpun = He did not want to move even a little bit.## Ayah BERANJAK tua san kekuatannya berkurang = Father is GETTING old and his strength is diminishing.##



Word: anjing

Short Definition: dog###

English Definition: dog###

Examples: ANJING itu berlari-lari di halaman rumah = A DOG is running around in the yard.###



Word: anjlog

Short Definition: 1. plummet; 2. descend rapidly

English Definition: plummet; descend rapidly; decline

L2 Definition: turun dengan cepat; jatuh dengan drastis

Examples: Karena tidak belajar, nilai ujian Ali ANJLOG = Because he did not study, Ali's grade PLUMMETED. Harga bahan bakar minyak ANJLOG setelah peristiwa itu = The price of oil DECLINED RAPIDLY after that event. ###



Word: anjur

Short Definition: anjur1 = BER-, MENG-: withdraw. anjur2 = MENG-: 1. stick out. 2. move on. +

English Definition: ^ANJUR1 = BER-, MENG-: withdraw. ANJUR2 = MENG-: 1. stick out, protrude. 2. move on or toward. MENG--I: 1. lead (a parade). 2. pioneer, take the initiative. MENG--KAN: 1. recommend, propose. 2. extend or project s.t. -AN: proposal, recommendation, advice, suggestion. PENG-: 1. proponent, advocate. 2. promoter. ###

L2 Definition: Memberikan/mengemukakan sesuatu supaya dituruti, mengunjukkan; memberi nasehat supaya seseorang melakukan sesuatu. ###

Examples: Ayah yang MENGANJURKANku melanjutkan studi ini. = It was father who RECOMMENDED to me to continue my studies. ANJURAN bapak Bupati agar semua petani menanam tebu tidak dituruti. = The Regent's RECOMMENDATION that all farmers plant sugar cane was not acted upon. ###

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Word: anoa

Short Definition: dwarf buffalo###

English Definition: dwarf buffalo###

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Word: antap

Short Definition: solid, sound.

English Definition: solid, sound. ###

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Word: antar

Short Definition: 1 accompany. 2 inter- (used in compounds). Also MENG-, MENG-(-KAN),+

English Definition: ^ANTAR1=accompany. _-MENG-_: 1 send to e.o. 2 deliver (packages, letters, etc.). MENG-: 1 deliver, bring s.t. 2 carry, transmit. MENG--I: bring or send to s.o. *MENG-(-KAN): 1 accompany, bring s.o. to a destination. 2 see off. 3 introduce. -AN: 1 (Elec.) conductor. 2 an order, thing ordered.. 3 s.t. delivered. *PENG-: 1 companion, escort. 2 o. who delivers. 3 porter. 4 bellboy. 5 (Elec.) conductory. 6 introduction. ^*ANTAR2=inter- (used in compounds).###

L2 Definition: 1. Menemani. 2. Membawa. 3. Mengirim.

Examples: Persahabatan ANTAR negara-negara di Asia sangat erat. = Friendship AMONG nations in Asia is very close. Siapa yang MENGANTARKAN ibu ke pasar? = Who ESCORTED mother to the market? Saya senang melihat seragam PENGANTAR POS itu. = I like seeing the uniform of that POSTAL PERSON.###

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Word: antara

Short Definition: between; in, about (of time); in the meanwhile. Also -NYA, SE-,+

English Definition: ^*1 between. 2 in, about (of time). 3 in the meanwhile. *-NYA: 1 among (them), between. 2 distance, gap. SE-: all around, entirely. BER-_-_: 1 at intervals. 2 be at a distance. 3 have an intermediary. MENG--I: 1 come or be between. 2 intercede, mediate. *PER-, PENG-: 1 intermediary, mediator, go-between. 2 agent. 3 agency, expediter. PENG--AN: intercession, mediation. PER--AN: 1 intercession, mediation. 2 middleman, intermediary (individual or a body). 3 intervention. 4 relationship.###

L2 Definition: 1. Selang. 2. Ditengah dua benda; jarak. 3. Kira-kira.###

Examples: ANTARA kedatanganmu dan kedatanganku tidak berapa lama. = BETWEEN my arrival and your arrival wasn't very long. Pulau Bali terletak di ANTARA pulau Jawa dan pulau Lombok. = The island of Bali is located BETWEEN the island of Java and the island of Lombok. Lama perjalanan dari Yogya ke Jakarta ANTARANYA 10 sampai 12 jam. = The duration of the journey from Yogya to Jakarta is BETWEEN 10 to 12 hours. Seorang PERANTARA sangat penting artinya dalam upacara perkawinan di Indonesia. = An INTERMEDIARY has an extremely important role in wedding ceremonies in Indonesia. ###

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Word: antarbangsa

Short Definition: international.

English Definition: international. ###

Examples: Konperensi pedagangan ANTARBANGSA akan diadakan bulan depan. = INTERNATIONAL conference on trade will be held next month. ###

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Word: antariksa

Short Definition: 1.(outer) space; 2.interplanetary space

English Definition: outer space *-WAN : astronaut, cosmonaut *-WATI: female astronaut

Examples: Kami baru saja menonton film tentang perjalanan ANTARIKSA di masa depan = We have just saw a movie about SPACE travel in the future.##



Word: antariksawati

Short Definition: female astronaut.

English Definition: female astronaut. ###

L2 Definition: Astronaut wanita; awak pesawat antariksa wanita. ###

Examples: Sally Ride adalah ANTARIKSAWATI Amerika yang pertama. = Sally Ride was the first American FEMALE ASTRONAUT.

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Word: antarisksawan

Short Definition: astronaut.

English Definition: astronaut. ###

L2 Definition: Astronaut laki-laki; awak pesawat antariksa laki-laki. ###

Examples: Anakku bercita-cita menjadi ANTARIKSAWAN. = My son whises to become ASTRONAUT. ###

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Word: antartika

Short Definition: antarctica.

English Definition: Antarctica. ###

L2 Definition: Daerah Kutub Selatan (hampir seluruh permukaannya tertutup oleh es). ###

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Word: antek

Short Definition: (Coll.) henchman, lackey

English Definition: (Coll.) henchman

Examples: Kepala perampok itu mempunyai banyak sekali ANTEK-ANTEK = The leader of the robbers has many henchmen. ###



Word: anti

Short Definition: be opposed to###

English Definition: be opposed to, anti, resistant to.###

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Examples: Mahasiswa semakin memperlihatkan sikap ANTI terhadap pemerintahan Habibie Students have increasingly shown their RESISTANCE TO Habibie's administration.###



Word: antik

Short Definition: antique.

English Definition: antique. ###

L2 Definition: Hal/benda kuno yang bernilai biasanya berbentuk aneh/lain dari yang lain. ###

Examples: Benda ANTIK ini harganya sangat mahal. = The price of this ANTIQUE good is very expensive. ###

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Word: anting

Short Definition: ~2 = earring, pendant###

English Definition: *~2= 1. earring, pendant 2. pendulum of clock MENG~= 1. dangle, sway 2. swing###

Examples: Saya memakai ANTING-ANTING sejak berumur dua tahun = I have worn EARRINGS since I was two years old.###



Word: antisipasi

Short Definition: anticipation###

English Definition: anticipation *MENG~ = to anticipate

Examples: *Polisi siap siaga MENGANTISIPASI demonstrasi mahasiswa = Policemen are alert TO ANTICIPATE students' demonstration.###



Word: antre

Short Definition: stand in line, queue up. -AN: a queue. _-_-AN: queuing up.

English Definition: ^* stand in line, queue up. *-AN: a queue. _-_-AN: queuing up.###

L2 Definition: Berurutan; berderetan.###

Examples: Untuk mendapatkan karcis kereta api kita harus ANTRE dahulu. = In order to get a train ticket, we must first STAND IN LINE. ANTREAN mobil ini panjang sekali, gara-gara ada truk yang macet. = This QUEUE of cars is very long just because there is a truck that broke down.###

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Word: antri

Short Definition: stand in line, queue up.

English Definition: (See ANTRE) stand in line, queue up.###

L2 Definition: Menunggu giliran, biasanya dalam barisan. ###

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Word: antusias

Short Definition: anthusiastic###

English Definition: anthusiastic###

Examples: Anak-anak tampak ANTUSIAS mendengar cerita Sang Kancil = Those kids are ANTHUSIASTIC to listen the story of Sang Kancil.###



Word: antusiasme

Short Definition: anthusiasm###

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Word: anu

Short Definition: whatchumacallit, what's-his-name; (Math.) unknown quantity; say, by the way.

English Definition: ^*1 whatchumacallit, what's-his-name, ah-h-h (hesitation form). 2 (Math.) unknown quantity. 3 say, by the way.###

L2 Definition: Orang/benda yang tidak disebutkan namanya.###

Examples: Si ANU yang mencuri manggamu. = SOMEONE OR OTHER stole your mango. ANU, apa ini namanya? = BY THE WAY, what is this called? ANUNYA bayi itu digigit semut. = That baby's GENITALS were bitten by ants. Lima ditambah ANU menjadi 10. Berapakah ANU? = X added to 5 makes 10. How much is X?###

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Word: anugerah

Short Definition: boon, gift.

English Definition: boon, gift. ###

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Word: anumerta

Short Definition: posthumous.

English Definition: posthumous. ###

L2 Definition: Gelar/pangkat yang diberikan pada seseorang sesudah meninggal. ###

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Word: anut

Short Definition: attentive, meek, pliant. MENG-(-I): 1. follow, submit to. 2. practice, profess.+

English Definition: attentive, meek, pliant. MENG-(-I): 1. follow, submit to. 2. practice, profess (a religion). -AN: 1. adherence. 2. conviction, belief. 3. fad. PENG-: follower. PENG--AN: taking up (a religion or philosophy). ###

L2 Definition: ikut; turut. ###

Examples: Banyak anak-anak muda yang MENGANUT aliran sesat itu. = Many young people PRACTICE that deviant sect. Kepercayaan itu merupakan ANUTAN masyarakat di sini. = Those beliefs are the CONVICTION of this society. Pak Sastro adalah PENGANUT kejawen yang kuat. = Mr. Sastro is a strong BELIEVER on Javanese traditional beliefs. ###

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Word: apa

Short Definition: what, which; a question marker; or; "eh". APA-APA: anything. Also -NYA+

English Definition: (see also BERAPA) ^*1 what, which. 2 a question marker. 3 or. 4 eh (hesitation marker, filler word). *APA-APA: anything. *-NYA: s.t. -NYAPUN: whichever o. -PUN: 1 no matter what. 2 of any kind. BER-: 1 do what. 2 see BERAPA. *MENG-: 1 why. 2 do what. MENG--KAN: do what to. NG--IN: (Jkt.) 1 do what. 2 why. MENG-_-_-KAN: do s.t. (harmful).###

L2 Definition: 1. Kata tanya. 2. Sebagai pengganti sesuatu.###

Examples: APA arti kata-kata ini? = WHAT are the meanings of these words? Dalam hal ini saya tidak tahu APA-APA. = In this matter, I don't know ANYTHING. Saya tidak tahu MENGAPA Salam malas sekolah. = I don't know WHY Salam is lazy in school. APANYA yang sakit? = WHAT PART OF HIM is ill? BERAPA banyak baju yang ada di lemari ini? = HOW MANY shirts are there in this wardrobe? APAPUN permintaanya selalu dituruti oleh ibunya. = WHATEVER his request, it was always fulfilled by his mother.###

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Word: apabila

Short Definition: when.

English Definition: when. ###

L2 Definition: jika; kalau; kapan bilamana. ###

Examples: Saya tidak akan datang APABILA hari hujan. = I won't come IF it's raining.###

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Word: apakah

Short Definition: what, which

English Definition: See also APA



Word: apalagi

Short Definition: 1. above all, especially. 2. even less, let alone. 3. moreover, besides.

English Definition: 1. above all, especially. 2. even less, let alone. 3. moreover, besides. ###

L2 Definition: lebih-lebih; tambahan pula. ###

Examples: Hati-hati berjalan, APALAGI kalau sedang hujan. = Be careful in walking, ESPECIALLY if it is raining. Yani tidak bisa berjalan APALAGI berlari. = Yani can not walk LET ALONE run. Nanti saya antar, APALAGI saya pun mau ke sana. = Let me bring you there, MOREOVER I want to go there too. ###

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Word: apapun

Short Definition: see APA

English Definition: - no matter what - of any kind

Examples: APAPUN yang terjadi, saya akan tetap menunggu di sini = NO MATTER WHAT happened, I will be waiting here## Saya tidak memerlukan barang APAPUN = I do not need ANYTHING ##



Word: aparat

Short Definition: 1. apparatus. 2. institution, agency.

English Definition: 1. apparatus. 2. institution, agency. ###

Examples: APARAT pemerintah adalah pelayan masyarakat. = Government APPARATUS is servant to the society.

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Word: APEC

Short Definition: Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation.

English Definition: Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation. ###

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Word: apel

Short Definition: 1. apple 2. roll call

English Definition: see apel1 ("apple") and apel2 ("roll-call")



Word: apel1

Short Definition: apple

English Definition: (the e in apel1 is pronounced "uh") apple

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Word: apel2

Short Definition: appeal, roll call, assembly

English Definition: (the e in apel2 is pronounced eh) 1. appeal (in law) 2. roll call 3. rally, assembly MENG- : to make an appeal, to take roll

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Word: api

Short Definition: fire; flame, blaze; spirit. API-API: match; firefly. Also BER-,+

English Definition: ^*1 fire. 2 flame, blaze. 3 spirit. API-API: 1 match. 2 firefly. BER-: 1 have fire. 2 be on fire. 3 fiery, fervent. 4 very angry, livid. BER-_-_: 1 furious, raging. 2 glitter, shine, sparkle (of eyes). MENG-: 1 fan (a fire). 2 rouse (passions, spirit). 3 incite, stir up (trouble). 4 warm up. PER--AN: 1 fireplace, bazier. 2 ignition. 3 oven, range. 4 furnace.###*

L2 Definition: Hal yang menyala.###

Examples: API UNGGUN itu menyala sangat besar. = That BONFIRE is flaming up very large. Untuk menghangatkan badan di musim dingin, kita membutuhkan PERAPIAN yang baik. = To warm up the body during the cold season, we need a good FURNACE. Bung Karno selalu berpidato dengan BERAPI-API. = Bung Karno always speaks FURIOUSLY###

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Word: apit

Short Definition: hemmed in, wedged in

English Definition: hemmed in, wedged in. *BER--: 1. be wedged in, be hemmed in. 2. be close to e.o. 3. jammed. *MENG--: 1. flank. 2. press between s.t., clamp. 3. hold by pressing between. 4. enclose on either side. *TER--: hemmed or wedged in, surrounded. *--AN: clamp, press, extractor. *PENG--: clamp, paperclip, flanker, maid of honor or best man at wedding.###

Examples: Kawat ini BERAPIT dengan besi itu = This wire is JAMMED with the metal stick. Hasan MENGAPIT kertas itu diantara dua tangannya = Hasan PRESSED the paper BETWEEN his hands. Pencuri itu akhirnya TERAPIT oleh tembok tinggi dan polisi = The thief is finally TRAPPED between the high wall and the police.###



Word: apkir

Short Definition: put aside as non-functioning, cast off. MENG-: 1. reject. 2. condemn.

English Definition: put aside as non-functioning, cast off. MENG-: 1. reject (because of poor quality). 2. condemn ( a building). ###

L2 Definition: *Ditolak; ditampik; tidak bisa dipakai. ###

Examples: Saya harus MENGAPKIR mobil tua ini. = I have to CAST OFF this old car. Buang saja roda APKIRAN itu. = Just throw away that USED wheel. ###

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Word: Apodeti

Short Definition: Timorese Popular Democratic Association.

English Definition: (Associacao Popular Democratica Timorense) Timorese Popular Democratic Association. ###

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Word: apotek

Short Definition: pharmacy, chemist shop.

English Definition: pharmacy, chemist shop.###

L2 Definition: Toko atau tempat menjual obat (obat bebas atau obat yang sudah ditentukan oleh dokter). ###

Examples: Tolong belikan obatku di APOTEK. = Please help me buy my medicine in the PHARMACY. ###

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Word: apotik

English Definition: SEE apotek.###

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Word: apung

Short Definition: float

English Definition: float, buoyed up -2 floating object life buoy, float MENG- float float upward, soar MENG- -I hover about, float about MENG- -KAN set or keep afloat TER- floating or drifting about -AN drift PENG- buoy float, raft PENG- -AN floating ###



Word: arah

Short Definition: direction, purpose, resemble. Also SE-, MENYE--KAN, BER-, MENG-, MENG--I,+

English Definition: ^1. direction. 2. aim, purpose. 3. resemble. SE-: in the same direction. MENYE--KAN: point in the same direction. BER-: have an aim or purpose. MENG-: 1. aim, direct. 2. resemble. MENG--I: give directions to, resemble. MENG--KAN: 1. direct, aim, 2. intend. PENG-: manager, director. PENG--AN: briefing, instruction.###

L2 Definition: tujuan; jurusan. ###

Examples: Tujuan kami SEARAH ke selatan. = We are going in the SAME DIRECTION, to the south. Tembakannya sembarang saja tanpa BERARAH. = His shooting was random, without PURPOSE. Setiap pembicaraannya selalu MENGARAH ke soal uang saja. = Each his discussion always ended up TENDING TOWARD the problem of finances. Seminar ini bertujuan MENGARAHKAN para mahasiswa untuk selalu sadar hukum. = This seminar has the goal of DIRECTING students to always be aware of the law. PENGARAHAN dari ibu ketua akan menjadi acara pembuka. =DIRECTIONS from the chairwoman will be the first item on the agenda. ###

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Word: arak

Short Definition: rice wine.

English Definition: rice wine. ###

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Word: aral

Short Definition: hindrance, obstacle###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Kalau tak ada ~, saya akan datang besok = If nothing gets in the way, I will come tomorrow.###



Word: arang

Short Definition: charcoal. MENG-: become charcoal. Also MENG--KAN, PENG--AN,+

English Definition: ^*charcoal. MENG-: become charcoal. MENG--KAN: make into charcoal. PENG--AN: 1 charcoal making. 2 carbonization. PER--AN: 1 place for charcoal making. 2 matters pertaining to charcoal making.###

L2 Definition: Barang bekas terbakar (biasanya kayu).

Examples: Sesudah kebakaran, rumahnya menjadi ARANG. = After the fire, his house became CHARCOAL.###

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Word: aransir

Short Definition: arrange, arranger###

English Definition: MENG--: write the arrangement for###

Examples: Idris Sardi ~ lagu itu = Idris Sardi wrote the arrangement for that song.###



Word: aras1

Short Definition: border, limit###

English Definition: MENG--: 1. reach a limit, 2. checkmate. MENG--I: define, delimit. --2AN: feel to lazy to do s.t.###

Examples: Celananya ~ lutut = His trousers came up to his knees.###



Word: Aras2

Short Definition: the throne of God###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Tampak segala orang mati berdiri di hadapan ~ = There were seen all the dead standing before the throne of God.###



Word: arbei

Short Definition: strawberry###

English Definition: strawberry###

Examples: Terkadang ARBEI rasanya asam, terkadang rasanya manis = Sometimes STRAWBERRIES taste sour, sometimes they are sweet.###



Word: arca

Short Definition: statue, image###

English Definition: MENG--KAN: cast into a statue, make a likeness.###

Examples: Di~kan menurut dewa yang dipujanya = A statue was made according to the image of the god he worshiped.###



Word: are

Short Definition: 100 square meters###

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Word: arif

Short Definition: 1. learned 2. wise, clever, skillful 3. capable###

English Definition: MENG--I: understand, see. MENG--KAN: realize, understand. KE--AN: 1. learning, wisdom. 2. ability###

Examples: Ibu menyambut dengan pandangan ~ = Mother responded with a knowing glance.###



Word: arisan

Short Definition: regular social gathering for purposes of conducting a lottery.

English Definition: ^*regular social gathering whose members contribute to and take turns at winning an aggregate sum of money.###

L2 Definition: Pengumpulan uang oleh beberapa orang untuk kemudian diundi diantara mereka.###

Examples: ARISAN ibu-ibu sedesa akan diadakan pada tanggal 12. = The women in the the whole village are going to have a GET-TOGETHER FOR A LOTTERY on the 12th.###

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Word: arkeolog

Short Definition: archeologist.

English Definition: archeologist. ###

L2 Definition: Ahli arkeologi (ilmu purbakala). ###

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Word: arloji

Short Definition: timepiece, watch.

English Definition: ^*timepiece, watch.###

L2 Definition: 1. Alat untuk mengukur waktu. Sinonim: jam.###

Examples: ARLOJI ini milik siapa? = Whose is this WATCH? Banyak sekali model ARLOJI TANGAN untuk wanita. = There are many models of WRISTWATCHES for women.###

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Word: armada

Short Definition: fleet.

English Definition: fleet. ###

L2 Definition: rombongan; kelompok yang banyak. ###

Examples: ARMADA truk itu datangnya dari ibukota. = That fleet of trucks comes from the capital city. ###

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Word: aroma

Short Definition: aroma

English Definition: aroma

L2 Definition: bau harum



Word: arsip

Short Definition: 1. archives 2. file###

English Definition: KE--AN: 1. archival matters. 2. records. PENG--AN: filing, system for keeping archives.###

Examples: Di kantor kami cara ~ sedang diubah = At our office the method for keeping records is being changed.###



Word: arsitektur

Short Definition: architecture

English Definition: architecture

Examples: Bapaknya bekerja di perusahaan ARSITEKTUR bangunan modern = His father works at an ARCHITECTURE company to build modern buildings.###



Word: arti

Short Definition: meaning; sense; significance, importance. -NYA: that is, meaning. Also SE-,+

English Definition: ^*1 meaning. 2 sense. 3 significance, importance. *-NYA: that is, meaning. SE-: of the same opinion or meaning. *BER-: 1 mean. 2 be significant, meaningful. 3 valuable, useful. *KEBER--AN: significance. NG-: (Jkt, Sd) understand, comprehend. *MENG--KAN: 1 interpret, construe. 2 bear a meaning for, lead o. to understand. -AN: 1 meaning. 2 idea, concept. 3 interpretation. *PENG--AN: 1 understanding. 2 meaning, sense.###

L2 Definition: 1. Maksud yang terdapat pada suatu hal. 2. Makna; guna; faedah; kepentingan.###

Examples: ARTI dari sebuah mimpi selalu berbeda. = The MEANING of a dream is always vary. Apa ARTINYA kalimat ini? = What is the MEANING of this sentence? Kata ini SEARTI DENGAN kata itu. = This word has the SAME MEANING as that word. Dia sangat BERARTI bagiku. = She is very MEANINGFUL to me. Jangan MENGARTIKAN hal ini tidak baik! = Don't CONSTRUE this matter to be something not good! PENGARTIANNYA tentang tata bahasa masih kurang. = His UNDERSTANDING of language structure is still lacking.###

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Word: artikel

Short Definition: article, clomn, clause.

English Definition: ^1. article, column. 2. clause. 3. (ling.) article.###

L2 Definition: Karya tulis tentang suatu hal; pasal; kata sandang. ###

Examples: Artikel-artikel tentang masalah keluarga di majalah itu sangat menarik. = The ARTICLES about family problems in that magazine are very interesting. ###

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Word: artis

Short Definition: artist.

English Definition: artist.###

Examples: ARTIS-ARTIS Surabaya akan pentas malam ini. = ARTISTS from Surabaya will be on stage tonight. ###

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Word: artistik

Short Definition: artistic. KE--AN: artistic.

English Definition: artistic. KE--AN: artistic. ###

L2 Definition: Mempunyai sifat seni/berseni. ###

Examples: Saya tidak tahu di mana letak KEARTISTIKAN lukisan ini. = I don't know where the ARTISTIC aspect of this drawing lies.

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Word: arung

Short Definition: MENG--I: to wade across or through s.t.

English Definition: MENG--I: to wade across or through s.t. ###

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Word: arus

Short Definition: ARUS1 = harus. ARUS2 = current, flow.

English Definition: ^ ARUS1 = harus. ARUS2 = current, flow. ###

L2 Definition: gerakan; aliran; peredaran. ###

Examples: ARUS air sungai ini sangat deras. = The CURRENT of this river is very powerful. ARUS peredaran uang sangat tidak seimbang antara kota dan daerah. = The distribution FLOW of money is very unequal between the urban and rural areas. ###

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Word: arwah

Short Definition: soul, departed spirit. MENG--KAN: hold a memorial service in honor of the dead.

English Definition: ^soul, departed spirit. MENG--KAN: hold a memorial service in honor of the deceased.###

L2 Definition: Jiwa/roh pada orang yang telah meninggal. ###

Examples: Semoga ARWAHNYA diterima oleh Tuhan. = Hopefully HIS SOUL will be accepted by God. Malam nanti ibu akan MENGARWAHKAN nenek yang baru meninggal dunia. = Tonight mother will HOLD A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR grandmother who just died. ###

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Word: AS

Short Definition: acronym for "Amerika Serikat," the United States.

English Definition: acronym for "Amerika Serikat," the United States. ###

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Word: asa

Short Definition: hope.

English Definition: hope. ###

L2 Definition: harapan. ###

Examples: Tidak ada kata putus ASA dalam hidupku. = There is no word for lost HOPE in my life. ###

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Word: asah

Short Definition: MENG-: grind or wear down, polish, sharpen. Also BER-, -AN, PENG-, PENG--AN.

English Definition: MENG-: grind or wear down, polish, sharpen. BER-: to be filed or ground. -AN: shavings. PENG-: sharpener, grinder. PENG-AN: polishing ###

L2 Definition: gosok supaya tajam; latih supaya terampil. ###

Examples: Permainan itu bisa MENGASAH otak kita. = That game can SHARPEN our thinking. Batu PENGASAH ini sudah terlalu tipis dan harus diganti. = That SHARPENING stone is too thin and needs to be replaced. PENGASAHAN permata ini kurang halus. = The POLISHING of that jewel is not very smooth.###

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Word: asal

Short Definition: 1 origin; cause. 2 provided that. BER-: come from, descended from. Also Se-,+

English Definition: ^*ASAL1=1 origin, source. 2 beginning, cause. SE-: related. -NYA: originally, initially. *BER-: 1 come from. 2 be descended from. *--USUL: origins, source.## ^*ASAL2=1 provided that, as long as. 2 do s.t. for no good reason other than just to do it. 3 just be able to do the most important thing. SE--NYA: haphazardly, only well enough to get by. -KAN: provided that.###

L2 Definition: 1. Yang mula-mula sekali. 2. Keadaan (tempat; wujud; rupa dsb.). 3. Keturunan.###

Examples: ASAL MULA buah ini dari bijinya. = The VERY BEGINNING of this fruit is from its seed. Dari mana ASALMU? = From where are your ORIGINS? Kamu BERASAL dari mana? = Where do you COME FROM? ......Jangan ASAL bicara nanti ayah marah lho! = ......Don't talk FOR NO GOOD REASON. Father will become angry! Biar lambat ASAL selamat. = Its OK if we're late, JUST SO THAT were safe. Engkau boleh pulang, ASAL pekerjaanmu telah selesai. = You may go home, JUST AS LONG AS your work is finished.###

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Word: Asalamu'alaikum

Short Definition: And peace be with you.

English Definition: ^*(also WASSALAMUALAIKUM, Isl.) And peace be with you.

L2 Definition: Dari bahasa Arab yang berarti: Keselamatan untuk anda sekalian.###

Examples: ASALAMU'ALAIKUM..... bagaimana kabarnya mas? = ASALMU'ALAIKUM..... how are you, brother? (dalam pidato....) ASALAMU'ALAIKUM. Para hadirin yang mulia, acara rapat pagi ini akan dibuka oleh bapak Presiden...... = (in a speech....) ASALAMU'ALAIKUM. Revered guests, the procedings this morning will be opened by the President......###

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Word: asam

Short Definition: sour; acid; tamarind tree. MENG--KAN: pickle, preserve. Also MENG--I, KE--AN.

English Definition: ^*1 sour. 2 acid. 3 tamarind fuit (see picture). MENG--I: 1 add acid. 2 put tamarind into o.'s cooking. MENG--KAN: pickle, preserve. KE--AN: acidity.###

L2 Definition: 1. ^Rasa seperti rasa cuka. 2. ^Nama pohon dan buahnya. 3. ^Nama zat persenyawaan dalam ilmu kimia. 4. Nama sebuah sayur dari Jawa.

Examples: Mangga muda ini ASAM benar rasanya. = The taste of this young mango is truly SOUR. Pohon ASAM itu berbuah sangat lebatnya. = That TAMARIND tree is heavily laden with fruit. Zat ASAM ARANG sangat berbahaya kalau terhisap oleh manusia. = CARBON monoxide is very dangerous if it is inhaled. Restoran itu sangat terkenal karena kelezatan sayur ASAM-manisnya. = That restaurant is very famous for its delicious sweet-SOUR soup. Kakek Salim tahu betul ASAM GARAMNYA pertempuran Surabaya. = Grandfather Salim knows the true EXPERIENCE of the Battle of Surabaya. ASAM di darat, ikan di laut, bertemu di belanga juga.=TAMARIND from the land and fish from the ocean will eventually come together in the cooking pot. (An Indonesian proverb meaning that a man and a woman who are a match for each other are bound to come together in the end.)###

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Word: asap

Short Definition: smoke, fumes. MENG--KEMENYANI: praise. BER-: 1. smoke, issue smoke. +

English Definition: ^smoke, fumes. MENG--KEMENYANI: praise; LIT. to wave benzoin incense over.. BER-: 1. smoke, issue smoke. 2. dim, misty. MENG-, MENG--I: 1. become smoke. 2. fumigate. 3. to perfume (clothes). PENG--AN: 1. fumigation. 2. cure. PER--AN: incense burner. ###

L2 Definition: Uap dari hasil pembakaran yang dapat terlihat. ###

Examples: Kalau ada ASAP pasti ada api. = If there's SMOKE there's fire. Sambil berdoa dukun itu MENGASAPKEMENYANI jimat ramuannya. = While praying the shaman WAVED (BENZOIN) INCENSE SMOKE AROUND his amulet ingredients. Kecilkan kompornya kalau minyak itu mulai BERASAP! = Turn down the stove if the oil starts to SMOKE. Para istri nelayan sedang MENGASAPI ikan-ikan tangkapan suaminya. = The fishermen's wives are SMOKING the fish caught by their husbands. PENGASAPAN ini dimaksudkan untuk mematikan serangga-serangganya. = This FUMIGATION is meant to kill the insects. ###

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Word: asar

Short Definition: 1. (Isl.) afternoon prayer (about 4 p.m.). 2. period between 3 and 4 p.m.

English Definition: 1. (Isl.) afternoon prayer (about 4 p.m.). 2. period between 3 and 4 p.m. ###

L2 Definition: Waktu petang hari antara pukul 15.00 sampai 16.00; waktu sembahyang pada petang hari. ###

Examples: Dalam keadaan tertentu sholat duhur dan ASAR bisa digabung. = Under certain circumstances the midday prayer and the AFTERNOON PRAYER can be combined.###

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Word: asas

Short Definition: 1. basis, principle. 2. foundation, base. BER-(-KAN): 1. be based on. +

English Definition: 1. basis, principle. 2. foundation, base. BER-(-KAN): 1. be based on. 2. have principles. MENG--KAN: found, base, establish. PENG-: founder. ###

L2 Definition: dasar; fondasi; pokok. ###

Examples: Semua organisasi di Indonesia harus BERASASKAN Pancasila. = All organizations in Indonesia must HAVE Pancasila AS THEIR FOUNDATION. Berpikirlah dengan MENGASASKAN sesuatu hal dengan logika. = (You should) BASE your thinking on logic. ###

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Word: ASEAN

Short Definition: ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

English Definition: ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). ###

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Word: aset

Short Definition: assets

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Word: asin

Short Definition: salt. MENG--I, MANG--KAN: to salt or pickle s.t. -AN: salted vegetables.

English Definition: ^salty. *MENG--I, MENG--KAN: to salt or pickle s.t. *-AN: salted vegetables.###

L2 Definition: Rasa seperti rasa garam.###

Examples: Masakan ini rasanya ASIN sekali. = This dish is too SALTY. ......tidak mudah lho, membuat TELUR ASIN yang enak!..... =......it isn't easy, you know, making SALTED EGGS that are delicious!...... Pagi-pagi sarapan nasi panas, sambal terasi, dan IKAN ASIN.....wah lezatnya! = Early in the morning, a breakfast of hot rice, fish past, and salted fish.....uh! how delicious! Tugasnya MENGASINKAN kolam percobaan. = His duty is to SALT DOWN the testing tank. Siti MENGASINI ayam yang sedang digorengnya. = Siti SALTED the chicken she was frying. Orang Jawa Barat suka makan ASINAN = West Javanese people like to eat SALTED VEGETABLES.

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Word: asing

Short Definition: strange, foreign, alien; odd; remote, isolated; different. Also MENG--KAN,+

English Definition: ^*1 strange, foreign, alien. 2 odd. 3 remote, isolated. 4 different. BER-: isolate o.s. *MENG--KAN: 1 isolate. 2 exile, banish. 3 alienate. *TER-: secluded, isolated. *PENG--AN: 1 exile, banishment. 2 alienation, estrangement.###

L2 Definition: ^1. Tersendiri; terpisah; terpencil. 2. Hal yang datang dari luar. ^3. Tidak biasa; aneh.###

Examples: Si Karjo merasa ASING ketika datang dipesta orang kaya itu. = Karjo felt ODD when he arrived at that rich person's party. Karena sombong Kardi jadi TERASING di tempat kerjanya. = Because he was arrogant, Kardi became ISOLATED at his workplace. Banyak orang ASING tinggal di Jakarta. = There are many FOREIGN people who live in Jakarta. Makanan ini terasa ASING bagiku. = This food tastes STRANGE to me. Tuti memang gadis pemalu. Dia selalu MENGASINGKAN diri. = Tuti is really a shy girl. She always ISOLATES herself. Syekh Yusuf DIASINGKAN ke Afrika Selatan karena melawan Belanda. = Syech Yusuf WAS EXILED to South Africa because he rebelled to the Dutch. Bung Karno pernah dibuang di tempat PENGASINGAN di Digul. = President Sukarno was once cast out to a place of EXILE at Digul.###

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Word: asisten

Short Definition: 1. assistant 2. assistant in a university###

English Definition: KE--AN: assistantship. --AN: subdistrict.###

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Word: asli

Short Definition: original; authentic; indigenous; innate. KE--AN: authenticity; originality.

English Definition: ^*1 original. 2 genuine, authentic. 3 indigenous, native. 4 innate, inborn. *KE--AN: 1 authenticity, genuineness. 2 originality.###

L2 Definition: Yang asal; yang semula; yang sebenarnya.###

Examples: Pak Amat adalah penduduk ASLI kampung ini. = Mr. Amat is a NATIVE inhabitant of this village. KEASLIAN lukisan Affandi di museum itu menjadi bahan pembicaraan. = The ORIGINALITY of that painting of Affandi in the museum will comprise material for discussion.###

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Word: asmara

Short Definition: romance, romantic love.

English Definition: romance, romantic love. ###

L2 Definition: cinta. ###

Examples: ASMARA pemuda itu pada kekasih hatinya sungguh dalam. = The LOVE that young man has for his sweetheart is truly deep.###

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Word: asoi

Short Definition: 1. passionate, hot 2. wonderful, super 3. be absorbed in s.t.###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Dia tidak cuma cakep, tapi cantik, manis, pokoknya saya bilang ~ deh! = She is not only cute but also beautiful, attractive, hey, I mean fantastic!###



Word: aspara

English Definition: asparagus

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Word: asparagus

Short Definition: asparagus###

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Word: asrama

Short Definition: dormitory, residence hall.

English Definition: dormitory, residence hall. ###

L2 Definition: Tempat tinggal sementara bagi sekelompok orang. ###

Examples: Fasilitas belajar di ASRAMA mahasiswa ini sungguh komplit. = The learning facilities in the student DORMITORY is truly complete. ###

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Word: asri

Short Definition: 1. beautiful 2. harmoniously chic###

English Definition: KE--AN: beauty###

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Word: assalam

Short Definition: see ASALAMU'ALAIKUM.

English Definition: see ASALAMU'ALAIKUM. ###

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Word: astaga

Short Definition: Heaven forbid! For heaven's sake! BER-: to say "astaga!"

English Definition: ^*Heaven forbid! For heaven's sake! BER-: to say "astaga".###

L2 Definition: Dari bahasa Arab "astagafirullah" =May Got forgive me!###

Examples: ASTAGA!.....Saya lupa membawa buku saya. = FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!.....I forgot to bring my book. ASTAGA!.....Kotor benar halaman rumahmu. = GOOD HEAVENS!.....The yard around your house is really dirty. ASTAGA!.....Saya harus meminta maaf padanya. = FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!.....I have to apologize to him.###

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Word: Asteng

Short Definition: contraction of "Asia Tenggara," Southeast Asia.

English Definition: contraction of "Asia Tenggara," Southeast Asia. ###

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Word: asuh

Short Definition: MENG-: (of a child) take care of, rear, train, educate. Also -AN, PENG-, +

English Definition: ^MENG-: (of a child) take care of, rear, act as guardian over, train, educate. -AN: upbringing, rearing. PENG-: guardian, governess, nurse. PENG--AN: guardianship, care. ###

L2 Definition: menjaga; membimbing. ###

Examples: Nenek Wiyah yang MENGASUHku semenjak aku bayi. = Grandmother Wiyah is the one who TOOK CARE of me since I was a baby. Berkat ASUHAN kakeknya yang disiplin anak ini menjadi pandai sekali. = Thanks to the disciplined UPBRINGING she got from her grandfather, that child became very capable. Dialah PENGASUH acara "Berbahasa Indonesia Yang Baik dan Benar" di televisi. = She is the HOST of the television program "Speaking Good and Correct Indonesian." ###

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Word: asumsi

Short Definition: assumption.

English Definition: assumption. BER-: to assume, to have an assumption. ###

L2 Definition: Landasan pendapat. ###

Examples: Pendapat itu BERASUMSI bahwa manusia pada dasarnya baik. = The argument ASSUMES that human is basically good. ###

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Word: asuransi

Short Definition: insurance.

English Definition: insurance. ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: ASURANSI JIWA merupakan hal yang baru di Indonesia. = LIFE INSURANCE is a new thing in Indonesia. ###

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Word: asyik

Short Definition: passionate; infatuated; busy; eager. Also MENG--KAN, KE--AN.

English Definition: ^*1 passionate. 2 be infatuated. 3. busy, occupied. 4. absorbed, eager. *MENG--I: eat up, devour (movie, magazines, etc.). *MENG--KAN: 1 preoccupy, engross, absorb. 2 fascinate. 3 fascinating, attractive. 4 making someone ardent or amorous. *KE--AN: preoccupation, obsession. *_-_-NYA: totally engrossed. ###

L2 Definition: 1. sibuk. 2. senang. 3. penuh perhatian. ###

Examples: Karena ASYIK berbelanja, Ibu Supi lupa membayar hutangnya. = Because she was BUSY shopping, Mrs. Supi forgot to pay her account. Bocah itu sedang MENGASYIKI permainan barunya. = That youngster is ENGROSSED in his new game. Jangan diganggu! Udin sedang ASYIK belajar. = Don't disturb him! Udin is BUSY studying. Berenang adalah olah-raga yang MENGASYIKKAN bagiku. = Swimming is a sport which is ATTRACTIVE for me. Karena KEASYIKAN belajar, Murni lupa makan malamnya. = Because of his PREOCCUPATION with studying, Murni forgot his supper. Dua remaja yang sedang jatuh cinta itu ASYIK MASYUK di taman bunga. = Those two teenagers that are in love are MAKING OUT in the flower garden. Mereka sedang ASYIK-ASYIKNYA mendengarkan lagu. = They are TOTALLY ENGROSSED listening to music. ###

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Word: AT

Short Definition: acronym for "Asia Tenggara," Southeast Asia.

English Definition: acronym for "Asia Tenggara," Southeast Asia. ###

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Word: atap

Short Definition: roof. PENG--AN: roofing.

English Definition: ^*roof. PENG--AN: roofing. ###

L2 Definition: Penutup rumah bagian atas. ###

Examples: Satu-satunya rumah BERATAP genteng di desa itu adalah milik pak lurah. = The only house that IS ROOFED with tile in that village is owned by the village head. ATAP rumahnya terbuat dari rumbia. =The ROOF of his house is made of thatch. ###

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Word: atas

Short Definition: on (top of); upper; above; for, because of. MENG-: go upward. Also MENG--I, +

English Definition: ^*1 on, upon, on top of. 2 upper. 3 above, upstairs. 4 for, because of, according to. MENG-: rise, go upward. *MENG--I: 1 surpass, exceed. 2 overcome, master, surmount. *-AN: (adj.) higher, superior. ###

L2 Definition: 1. pihak. 2. arah. 3. kedudukan. 4. pada. ###

Examples: Bukumu ada DI ATAS meja. = Your book is on TOP OF the table. ATAS nasehat dokter, ibu yang sakit itu dibawa ke rumah sakit. = ACCORDING TO the doctor's advice, that sick woman was taken to the hospital. Hati-hati! Jangan melihat KE ATAS. = Be careful! Don't look UP. Karena malas Karjo dipanggil ATASANnya. = Because he was lazy, Karjo was summoned by his SUPERIOR. Hanya Tuti yang MENGATASI seluruh kesulitan rumah tangganya. = Tuti is the only one to OVERCOME all the difficulties of her household. ###

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Word: atau

Short Definition: or. -KAH: or (in questions); whether.

English Definition: ^*or. -KAH: 1 or (in questions). 2 whether. ###

L2 Definition: @Menyatakan bahwa yang satu sama dengan yang lain. Perkataan di antara pilihan. ###

Examples: Kamu mau yang ini ATAU yang itu? = Do you want this one OR that one? ###

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Word: atur

Short Definition: arrange. BER-: be arranged, be in order. Also MENG-, MENG--KAN, TER-, +

English Definition: ^*arrange. BER-: be arranged, be in order. *MENG-: 1 put in order. 2 regulate, organize, monitor. 3 arrange, settle. *MENG--KAN: put in order for s.o. *TER-: in order, arranged. *-AN: 1 arrangement. 2 regulation, rule. 3 directions, instructions. PENG--AN: arrangement, control. *PER--AN: 1 regulation. 2 system of organization. ###

L2 Definition: Susun. ###

Examples: ATUR baik-baik bajumu di dalam lemari! = ARRANGE your clothes well in the wardrobe! Bosan tinggal di sini, semuanya serba DIATUR! = It's boring staying here, everything is completely ORDERED! Tidak mudah lho MENGATUR murid taman kanak-kanak! = It isn't easy, you know, MONITORING kindergarten students! Setiap pagi pembantunya yang MENGATURKAN kamar tidurnya. = Every morning, his maid STRAIGHTENS UP his bedroom. Makan yang TERATUR akan baik bagi kesehatan. = REGULATED eating habits will be good for your health. Banyak undang-undang baru dalam ATURAN lalu lintas. = There are many new laws in the REGULATION of traffic. PERATURAN perpajakan ini memberatkan petani. = This tax SYSTEM burdens the farmers. ###

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Word: aum

Short Definition: 1. roar (of lion or tiger) 2. raging (of storm)###

English Definition: MENG--: 1. roar, bellow 2. buzz. MENG--2KAN: boast, tout, make widely known. --AN: roaring, buzzing.###

Examples: ~ singa = the roaring of the lion.###



Word: aurat

Short Definition: genital###

English Definition: part of the body which may not be visible while performing a ritual.###

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Word: Auri

Short Definition: Air Force of the Republic of Indonesia.

English Definition: (Angkatan Udara Republik Indonesia) Air Force of the Republic of Indonesia. ###

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Word: Australi

Short Definition: Australia.

English Definition: *Australia. ###

L2 Definition: Negara tetangga yang terletak di sebelah tenggara Indonesia. ###

Examples: Kangguru berasal dari AUSTRALI. = Kanggaroos come from AUSTRALIA. Penduduk asli AUSTRALI adalah suku Aborigin yang terkenal dengan senjata Bumerangnya. = The native inhabitants of AUSTRALIA are the Aboriginies, who are famous for their boomerangs. ###

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Word: awak

Short Definition: body; crewperson; I, my; Minangkabau; you, your. Also MEMPER-, +

English Definition: ^1 body, self. 2 crewman/woman. 3 I, my. 4 (Sumatra) Minangkabau. 5 you, your. MEMPER-, MENG--I: man (a ship, etc.). PER--AN: figure, shape, physique. ###

L2 Definition: 1.@Tubuh/badan. 2. @Diri sendiri. ###

Examples: Jangan bunuh dia.....AWAK yang akan celaka....... = Don't kill him.....I am the one who will answer for it..... Seluruh AWAK kapal diperintahkan untuk turun. = All of the ship's CREW were ordered to deboard. Kapten Herman yang MENGAWAKI kapal laut "Buanasakti." = Captain Herman is the one MANNING the ship "Buanasakti." Sarman diangkat menjadi tentara karena PERAWAKANNYA yang gagah. = Sarman was promoted to become a soldier because HIS PHYSIQUE is very robust. ###

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Word: awal

Short Definition: early; beginning. MENG--I: go before, precede. -AN: (Ling.) prefix.

English Definition: 1 early. 2 beginning. MENG--I: go before, precede. -AN: (Ling.) prefix. ###

L2 Definition: mula; pertama. ###

Examples: Dia yang MENGAWALI perdebatan ini. = She's the one who STARTED that debate. Kata ini perlu ditambah sebuah AWALAN supaya benar bentuknya. = This word must have a PREFIX added to it in order to have the correct form. ###

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Word: awam

Short Definition: 1. common, general 2. lay, nonexpert###

English Definition: MENG--(KAN): 1. promulgate, announce (a decree, etc.) 2. propose. 3. advocate. KE--AN: generalness, commonness. PENG--: advocate, promoter.###



Word: awan

Short Definition: cloud, cloudlike decoration. BER-: cloudy. MENG-: climb into the sky.

English Definition: ^1. cloud. 2. cloudlike decoration. BER-: cloudy, overcast. MENG-: climb into the sky. ###

L2 Definition: Gumpalan uap air di udara. ###

Examples: Ramalan cuaca memperkirakan siang ini udara akan BERAWAN tebal. = The weather forecast says this afternoon will HAVE thick CLOUDS. Angan-angannya selalu MENGAWAN tinggi sekali. = His fantasies always FLOATED high INTO THE CLOUDS. ###

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Word: awas

Short Definition: careful, watch out. MENG--I: supervise, control, administer. Also PENG-, +

English Definition: ^*careful, watch out, be sharp. *MENG--I: supervise, control, administer. *PENG-: supervisor, caretaker. *PENG--AN: 1 supervision. 2 control. 3 surveillance. ###

L2 Definition: 1.Dapat melihat dengan baik. 2.Hati-hati. ###

Examples: AWAS! Ada pecahan gelas, jangan kau injak. = WATCH OUT! There is broken glass, don't step on it. Walaupun sudah berumur 80 tahun matanya masih tetap AWAS. = Although she is already 80 years old, her eyes are still SHARP. Tidak boleh meninggalkan ruangan selama MENGAWASI ujian! = You aren't allowed to leave the room during SUPERVISING the exam. Didalam ujian dibutuhkan seorang PENGAWAS. = A MONITOR is needed for an exam. PENGAWASAN di dalam ujian ini sangat ketat. = The SUPERVISION for this exam is very tight. ###

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Word: awet

Short Definition: durable, lasting###

English Definition: MENG--(KAN): can, preserve (fruits, etc.), stuff (animal) KE--AN: 1. life, duration (of appliances). 2. preservation. --AN: s.t. preserved. PENG--: preservative. PENG--AN: preserving, conservation.###

Examples: Ia ~ muda karena hidupnya selalu senang = He stayed young because he always led a happy life.###



Word: ayah

Short Definition: father (as a term of address).

English Definition: *father (as a term of address). ###

L2 Definition: Orang tua (laki-laki) bagi anak-anaknya. Sinonim: bapak. Antonim: ibu. ###

Examples: AYAH dan ibu sedang pergi ke pesta perkawinan. = FATHER and mother are on their way to a wedding party. Perintah AYAHnya selalu diingatnya.= He always remembered his FATHER's commands. ###

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Word: ayak

Short Definition: sieve, sifter###

English Definition: MENG--: sift (flour, etc) --AN, PENG--: 1. sieve, sifter 2. o. who wobbles or waddles.###

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Word: ayal

Short Definition: 1. slow 2. doubtful###

English Definition: (BER)--2AN: delay, tarry, linger.###

Examples: Saya tidak ~ sedikitpun akan kemenangan = I was not the least bit doubtful about the victory.###



Word: ayam

Short Definition: chicken.

English Definition: *chicken. ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: AYAM ADUAN pak Basri memang hebat. = Mr. Basri's FIGHTING COCK is really great. "Kentucky Fried Chicken" adalah restoran AYAM goreng yang terkenal. = "Kentucky Fried Chicken" is a famous fried CHICKEN restaurant. ###

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Word: ayat

Short Definition: verse.

English Definition: 1. Koranic verse, 2. paragraph (legal). ###

L2 Definition: Suatu kalimat atau kalimat-kalimat dalam kitab suci. ###

Examples: AYAT-AYAT yang mana yang harus saya terangkan dalam pengajian nanti ? = Which VERSES will I have to explain during the religious lesson? Hal itu tertulis pada Undang-Undang Perkawinan Pasal 1, AYAT 1. = That matter is written in the Marriage Law Article 1, PARAGRAPH 1. ###

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Word: ayo

Short Definition: come on!; goodbye.

English Definition: ^*1 come on! 2 goodbye. ###

L2 Definition: 1.Kata ajakan/suruhan untuk pergi. 2.Kata perpisahan. ###

Examples: Anak-anak, AYO lekas masuk kelas = Children, COME ON, go into class right away! Saya harus pulang sekarang. AYO! = I have to go home now. GOODBYE! AYOLAH, jangan merajuk lagi. = COME ON NOW, don't keep pouting. ###

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Word: ayom

Short Definition: protected, sheltered###

English Definition: MENG--I: protect, shelter, guard. PENG--: protector. PENG--AN: protection, care, guardianship.###

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Word: ayu

Short Definition: pretty, beautiful

English Definition: pretty, beautiful

L2 Definition: cantik; indah

Examples: Mita sekarang menjadi gadis AYU = Mita is now a very BEAUTIFUL girl.##



Word: ayun

Short Definition: swing. MENG-(-KAN): to rock, swing, sway s.t. MENGAYUN-AYUN=to rock(baby).

English Definition: swing. MENG-(-KAN): to rock, swing, sway s.t. MENGAYUN-AYUN = to rock (baby, cradle). ###

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Word: azab

Short Definition: torment, pusnishment###

English Definition: MENG--: torment, persecute, harass.###

Examples: ~ sengsara = misery, distress, suffering###



Word: azam2

Short Definition: intention###

English Definition: BER--: have a firm intention, beresolute. MENG--KAN: intend, propose.###

Examples: Ia ~ akan berangkat besok = She intends to leave tomorrow.###



Word: azan

Short Definition: call to prayer (Isl) ###

English Definition: MENG--I: recite the call to prayer at s.o.###

Examples: ~ bayi (Isl) = recite call to prayer over a newborn baby.###



Word: azis

Short Definition: 1. enormous, great 2. awe-inspiring###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Kota itu memperlihatkan perhatian yang ~ terhadap rombongan tari Bali = The city showed enormous interest in the Balinese dance group.###



Word: azmat

Short Definition: extraordinary, fantastic###

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Word: bab

Short Definition: chapter.

English Definition: chapter. ###

L2 Definition: Bagian dari isi buku. ###

Examples: Masalah itu akan dijelaskan pada BAB selanjutnya. = The problem is going to be explained in the next CHAPTER. ###

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Word: baba

Short Definition: father, old man###

English Definition: father, old man###

Examples: BABA Markus menjual macam-macam mainan anak-anak = OLD MAN Markus sells a lot of kinds of children's toys.###



Word: babad

Short Definition: history, chronicle

English Definition: history, chronicle



Word: babak

Short Definition: 1. episode or act in a play. 2. phase or stage.

English Definition: 1. episode or act in a play. 2. phase, stage. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Bagian permainan/lakon tertentu dalam sebuah drama. 2. Bagian dari suatu keseluruhan proses/kejadian. ###

Examples: Ini hanya salah satu BABAK dalam hidupku. = This is only one EPISODE in my life. ###

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Word: babas

Short Definition: struck off, knocked off###

English Definition: ^struck off, knocked off TER-: struck off, knocked off, drifted off###

Examples: Sebuah pesawat tujuan Hawaii TERBABAS cuaca buruk sehingga harus mendarat darurat di Singapura = An airplane for Hawaii was STRUCK OFF by bad weather so that it must land in Singapore.###



Word: babat

Short Definition: 1. group, category 2. cut away, cut clean###

English Definition: ^1. group, category 2. cut away, cut clean MEM-: 1. cut away, cut (hew) open, cut clean 2. mow 3. dress up 4. bandage *SE-: similar, congener, kind###

Examples: *Kebanyakan orang menyukai berteman dengan orang-orang yang SEBABAT dengan sosial status mereka= Many people prefer friends whom have SIMILAR social status to them.###



Word: babat1

Short Definition: clear away###

English Definition: MEM --: cut through (jungle grass, etc.) PEM--AN: clearing away.###

Examples: Seorang bek kesebelasan ~ dengan taktik sapu bersih = A backfield player of the team cut through with his clean-sweep tactics.###



Word: babat2

Short Definition: give a blow###

English Definition: MENG--KAN: give a blow, strike with s.t. --AN: a lateral blow, swipe (of a sword)###



Word: babi

Short Definition: pig, hog.

English Definition: pig, hog. MEM- BUTA: to run around like a blind pig. ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: Para polisi itu dengan MEMBABI-BUTA memukuli para demonstran. = The police WENT NUTS beating up the demonstrators.###

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Word: babi rusa

Short Definition: a deer like pig###

English Definition: a deer like pig, deer hog###

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Word: babil

Short Definition: querrelsome###

English Definition: BER--: squabble, quarrel. PER--AN: squabble, row, quarrel, ruckus.###

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Word: babirusa

Short Definition: deer-pig.

English Definition: deer-pig. ###

L2 Definition: Spesies mamalia yang hanya terdapat di Sulawesi. Bentuknya seperti babi hutan dan rusa. ###

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Word: babit

Short Definition: involve, implicate###

English Definition: MEM--KAN: involve, implicate s.o. TER--: involved, implicated.###

Examples: Ia ~ saya dalam pertikaiannya = She involved me in her argument.###



Word: babu

Short Definition: a domestic servant, a maid###

English Definition: MEM--: to work as a maid MEM--KAN: place s.o. as a maid MEMPER--: to treat s.o. as a maid###

Examples: ~ anak itu berusaha mengendong sang bayi yang sedang menangis = A nursemaid tried to hold the crying baby###



Word: babut

Short Definition: rug, carpet###

English Definition: MEM--I: to put carpet (in the room)###

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Word: baca

Short Definition: read. MEM-: read. MEM--KAN: read aloud, read for s.o. Also -AN, PEM-, +

English Definition: ^*read. *MEM-: read. *MEM--KAN: read aloud, read for s.o. *-AN: a reading. *PEM-: a person/thing that reads. PEM-AN: a reading (out loud, esp. in formal circumstances). ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: Coba BACA kalimat yang pertama! = Try READING the first sentence! Rajin MEMBACA pangkal pandai. = READING diligently is the starting point for becoming educated. Hakim yang MEMBACAKAN keputusan. = The judge READ OUT his decision. Banyak BACAAN yang bagus bisa kau BACA. = There are many good READINGS that you can READ. Artikelnya digemari di kolom "Surat PEMBACA." = His article was praised in the "READER'S letters" column. ###

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Word: bacok

Short Definition: MEM- = hit with a sharp edge; cut with s.t.

English Definition: *MEM- = hit with a sharp edge; cut with s.t.

Examples: Perampok itu MEMBACOK lengan korbannya dengan sebuah parang = The robber GASHED his victim's arm with a machete.###



Word: badai

Short Definition: sudden storm.

English Definition: sudden storm. ###

L2 Definition: Angin kencang yang menyertai cuaca buruk; topan. ###

Examples: Banyak nelayan yang tenggelam ketika BADAI sedang mengamuk. = Many fishermen sank when the STORM was raging. ###

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Word: badak

Short Definition: rhinoceros###

English Definition: rhinoceros, hippo###

L2 Definition: - kerbau: two horned rhinoceros -sungai: hippopotamus###

Examples: Saya melihat BADAK di kebun binatang = I saw a HIPPO in the zoo###



Word: badal

Short Definition: representative, substitute, assistant.

English Definition: representative, substitute. ###

L2 Definition: wakil; pengganti. ###

Examples: Wanita itu menjadi WAKIL kelompoknya. = That woman becomes the REPRESENTATIVES of her group. ###

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Word: badan

Short Definition: body; organizational body, group, agency.

English Definition: ^*1 body. 2 organizational body, group, agency. *BER-: have a body. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim=tubuh. ###

Examples: Seluruh BADAN saya terasa pegal-pegal. = My BODY feels stiff and sore all over. Ibu muda itu sedang BERBADAN DUA. = That young lady is PREGNANT. Untuk menjadi olahragawan harus BERBADAN KUAT. = To become an athelete, you must HAVE A STRONG BODY. "BADAN Koperasi Unit Desa"(BKUD) di desaku sangat maju.= The "Village Cooperative AGENCY" in my village has greatly progressed. ###

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Word: badani

Short Definition: physical, bodily###

English Definition: KE--AN: physical matters.###

Examples: Pengalaman ~nya = His physical experience.###



Word: badik

Short Definition: a small dagger###

English Definition: ^a small dagger###

Examples: Orang Makassar terkenal sebagai pembuat BADIK = Makassarness is well known as SMALL DAGGER makers.###



Word: Badui

Short Definition: an aboriginal group in West Java.

English Definition: an aboriginal group in West Java. ###

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Word: badung

Short Definition: naughty, delinquent

English Definition: naughty, delinquent



Word: badut

Short Definition: clown###

English Definition: MEM--: act like a clown MEM--I= pretend to o.s. KE--AN: 1. clowing, buffooney. 2. ridicule 3. absurdity, ridiculousness. --AN: laughing stock, butt (of jokes). --2AN: be a smart aleck PEM--AN: clowning, buffoonery.###

Examples: Kawin lari akan dibikinnya sebagai komedi, tapi bukan ~ = He is treating elopment as a comedy, but it is no joke###



Word: bagai

Short Definition: like, as if. SE-: as, like. BER-: various, all sorts of. Also BER-_-_, -KAN.

English Definition: ^like, as if. SE-: as, like. BER-: various. BER-_-_: various, all sorts of. -KAN: 1 as if, like. 2 similar to. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim=seperti. ###

Examples: SEBAGAI seorang politikus dia memang pandai. = AS a politician, he is really clever. BERBAGAI kemungkinan akan terjadi di masa depan. = VARIOUS possibilities will arise in the future. BERBAGAI-BAGAI bangsa berkumpul di PBB. = ALL SORTS OF nations gather together in the United Nations. Wajah kedua anak ini BAGAIKAN pinang dibelah dua. = The faces of those two children are LIKE a two halves of an areca nut. ###

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Word: bagaimana

Short Definition: how; how about it? SE-: in the same manner as.

English Definition: ^*1 how. 2 how about it? *SE-: in the same manner as. ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: Jaga tingkah-lakumu SEBAGAIMANA layaknya dalam pergaulan. = Control your behavior, AS you should when you are among other people. BAGAIMANA keadaan bibimu yang sakit? = HOW is the condition of your sick aunt? ###

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Word: bagal

Short Definition: 1. too big, too strong, too much developed 2. flower-stalk (of coconut) 3. hinny,

English Definition: ^*1. too big, too strong, to much developed 2. flower-stalk (of coconut) 3. hinny, mule###

Examples: *Petinju berjubah merah itu nampak BAGAL untuk dikalahkan oleh petinju-petinju lainnya = The red-rob boxer seems to be TOO STRONG to be defeated by other boxers.###



Word: bagan

Short Definition: draft, blueprint, design, chart, diagram

English Definition: draft, blueprint, design, chart, diagram



Word: bagan1

Short Definition: draft, blueprint, design, program, schedule, chart###

English Definition: MEM--: design PEM--: designer###

Examples: Lihatlah ~ rumah terbakar itu = Look at the skeleton of that burned-out home.###



Word: bagan2

Short Definition: k.o. fishing platform###

English Definition: --2: fish trap###

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Word: bagas

Short Definition: sturdy, stalwart, strong, powerful###

English Definition: sturdy, stalwart, strong, powerful###

Examples: Tubuh Kendall sangat BAGAS = Kendall's body looks STRONG.###



Word: bagasi

Short Definition: baggage, luggage rack, (auto.) trunk. MEM--KAN: check luggage.

English Definition: ^baggage, luggage. 2. luggage rack. 3. (auto.) trunk. MEM--KAN: check baggage.###

L2 Definition: Tempat untuk memuat barang-barang di mobil atau truk; barang-barang. ###

Examples: Apakah anda membawa BAGASI? = Do you bring BAGGAGES? Sebelum diambil kita harus MEMBAGASIKAN kopor-kopor ini dulu. = Before they are taken, we have to CHECK these suitcases AS BAGGAGE.###

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Word: bagi

Short Definition: for; divide. BER-: split up, divisible, shared out. Also MEM-, MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: *^1 for. 2 divide. *BER-: split up, divisible, shared out. *MEM-: 1 divide. 2 share, distribute. *MEM--KAN: 1 share, distribute. 2 allot, allocate. -AN: 1 part (of s.t.), share. 2 part (in s.t.), participation. 3 section, division. *SE--AN: a part, some. PEM-: divider (person or thing). *PEM--AN: 1 distribution. 2 allotment, division.###

L2 Definition: 1. Untuk. 2. Dipisah. ###

Examples: BAGI anda yang sudah siap, silakan masuk! = FOR you who are ready, please come in! Tolong BAGI dua kue itu! = Please DIVIDE that cake in two! Kami saling BERBAGI rasa dalam penderitaan. = We SHARED the suffering between us. Dalam MEMBAGI hartanya, dia sangat adil. = In DIVIDING his property, he was very fair. Dibulan Ramadhan biasanya umat Islam MEMBAGIKAN zakatnya. = During the month of Ramadan, the Islamic community customarily DISTRIBUTES its alms donations. Karena bungsu, dia mendapat PEMBAGIAN yang paling kecil. = Because she was the youngest, she got the smallest SHARE. SEBAGIAN pekerjaan ini dilakukan oleh seorang insinyur. = PART of the work is done by an engineer. ###

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Word: baginda

Short Definition: His Majesty (for royalty).

English Definition: ^*His Majesty (for royalty).###

L2 Definition: Sebutan untuk seorang raja.###

Examples: ...BAGINDA selalu bertempur di garis depan... = ...HIS MAJESTY always fought in the front lines...###

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Word: bagus

Short Definition: fine, good, exemplary. MEMPER-: embellish, beautify, touch up. Also KE--AN,+

English Definition: ^fine, good, exemplary. *BAGUS-BAGUS: the majority (of s.t.) being good. MEMPER-: embellish, beautify, touch up. *KE--AN: beauty, splendor. *-AN: (Coll.) better. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim: ganteng; baik. ###

Examples: Wah, nilaimu BAGUS-BAGUS ya! = Wow, MOST OF your scores are VERY GOOD! KEBAGUSAN wajah Jaka Tingkir tidak ada tandingnya. = The BEAUTY of Jaka Tingkir's face has no rival. Kok pilih yang itu sih, BAGUSAN yang ini. = Why did you pick that one! This one is better! ###

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Word: bahagi

Short Definition: part, section. -AN: part, section.

English Definition: part, section. -AN: part, section. ###

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Word: bahagia

Short Definition: happy, joyful. BER-: to be happy. MEM--KAN: to make happy. Also KE--AN.

English Definition: happy, joyful. BER-: to be happy. MEM--KAN: to make happy. KE--AN: happiness, joy. ###

L2 Definition: senang; tidak susah. ###

Examples: Semoga pengantin baru itu BERBAHAGIA sepanjang masa. = Here's hoping the newly-weds will BE HAPPY for as long as they live. Aku ingin MEMBAHAGIAKAN ibuku di hari tuanya. = I want to MAKE my mother HAPPY in her old age. KEBAHAGIAAN ini tidak bisa ditukar dengan emas permata. = This HAPPINESS cannot be replaced with gold and jewels.###

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Word: bahak

Short Definition: burst of laughter. BER-: laugh uproariously. TER-_-_: roar with laughter.

English Definition: ^burst of laughter. BER-: laugh uproariously. *TER-_-_: roar with laughter. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Tertawa dengan keras. ###

Examples: Tidak pantas seorang gadis tertawa TERBAHAK-BAHAK. = It isn't proper for a young lady to ROAR WITH LAUGHTER. ###

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Word: bahala

Short Definition: calamities###

English Definition: calamities###

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Word: baham

Short Definition: chew###

English Definition: ^chew *MEM-: chew (with closed mouth)

Examples: *Iqra senang MEMBAHAM makanannya dengan pelan = Iqra likes to CHEW his food slowly.###



Word: bahan

Short Definition: matter, material; material for making s.t.; object (for discussion, etc.).

English Definition: ^*matter, substance, material, cloth. 2 material for producing s.t. 3 object (for discussion, etc.). ###

L2 Definition: 1.* Barang yang akan dibuat menjadi barang lain. 2.* Sesuatu yang dipakai untuk tujuan tertentu. 3.* Sesuatu yang menjadi sebab. 4.*Barang yang dipakai untuk bukti. ###

Examples: Kaos ini BAHAN BAKUnya terbuat dari kapas. = The BASIC MATERIAL from which these socks are made is cotton. Masalah AIDS akan menjadi BAHAN PEMBICARAAN. = The problem of AIDS will become the MATTER OF DISCUSSION. Jangan bertindak bodoh, nanti kamu menjadi BAHAN TERTAWAAN. = Don't act stupid, later you'll become a LAUGHING STOCK. BAHAN BUKTI yang dipakai jaksa itu kurang meyakinkan. = The EVIDENCE used by the public prosecutor is less than convincing. ###

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Word: bahana

Short Definition: 1. loud noise, din 2. echo###

English Definition: BER-: sound *MEM-: echo, reverberate###

Examples: Suara guntur MEMBAHANA ke seluruh kota = The thunderstorm reverberated the whole city###



Word: bahar

Short Definition: aaaaa

English Definition: aaaaa

Examples: aaaa



Word: baharu

Short Definition: see BARU.

English Definition: see BARU. ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: bahas

Short Definition: 1. research. 2. criticism. BER-: confer. MEM-: discuss, criticize, examine.+

English Definition: ^1. research, investigation. 2. criticism. BER-: confer. MEM-: 1. discuss. 2. criticize. 3. examine, investigate. -AN: discussion, criticism. PEM-: panelist.### see bahas1 see bahas2

L2 Definition: penyelikikan; kritik; diskusi. ###

Examples: Pertemuan ini untuk MEMBAHAS ganti rugi tanah bagi penduduk setempat. = This meeting is to DISCUSS the compensation for the land of the local inhabitants. Kaputusannya menjadi BAHASAN banyak pihak. = His decision became THE POINT OF DISCUSSION of many sides. Akan dipilih PEMBAHAS yang handal dalam bidang ini. = (The one) chosen will be a PANELIST who is reliable in this field.###

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Word: bahasa

Short Definition: language, speech. BER-: speak (such and such a language). Also MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: ^*1 language. 2 speech. *BER-: speak (such and such a language). MEM--KAN, MEMPER--KAN: express in language. ###

L2 Definition: Perkataan/simbol yang dipakai oleh sekelompok orang/bangsa sebagai alat komunikasi. ###

Examples: Sangat banyak BAHASA daerah yang ada di Indonesia. = There are very many local LANGUAGES in Indonesia. Antara BAHASA Jawa dan BAHASA Bugis sangat jauh berbeda. = There is a great difference between the Javanese LANGUAGE and the Buginese LANGUAGE. Orang itu bisa BERBAHASA Jerman. = That person can SPEAK German. ###

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Word: bahasa2

Short Definition: that###

English Definition: *- NYA: that, namely, the following###

Examples: * Pak Mifta berkata BAHASANYA beliau terserang demam sejak kemarin = Mr. Mifta said THAT he had had fever since yesterday###



Word: bahasa3

Short Definition: a little, slightly###

English Definition: see bahasa see bahasa 2###

Examples: Kacamata saya BAHASA kabur karena embun = My glasses are SLIGHTLY blurred because of the moist.###



Word: bahaya

Short Definition: danger, peril, jeopardy. BER-: dangerous, hazardous, risky. Also MEM--KAN.

English Definition: ^*danger, peril, jeopardy. *BER-: dangerous, hazardous, risky. *MEM--KAN: endanger, imperil, threaten. ###

L2 Definition: Sesuatu yang bisa mendatangkan bencana. ###

Examples: Awas!....BAHAYA mengancam dari belakang! = Watch out!....There is DANGER threatening you from behind! Api sangat BERBAHAYA bagi anak kecil. = Fire is very DANGEROUS for young children. Sopir yang mabuk bisa MEMBAHAYAKAN keselamatan penumpang. = A drunk driver can THREATEN the welfare of the passenger. ###

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Word: bahkan

Short Definition: in fact, even; moreover, on top of that; on the contrary; indeed.

English Definition: ^*1 in fact, even. 2 moreover, on top of that. 3 on the contrary. 4 indeed. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Lebih-lebih. 2. Malahan. ###

Examples: BAHKAN untuk mengambil air minumpun dia sudah tidak kuat. = He is already too weak to EVEN fetch drinking water. Bukannya takut, dia BAHKAN menyerang membabi buta. = He isn't frightened; ON THE CONTRARY he is attacking in a rampage. Jangan mengatakan dia bodoh, BAHKAN dia murid yang terpintar di kelas ini. = Don't call her stupid. IN FACT, she's the brightest student in this class. ###

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Word: bahtera

Short Definition: 1. (Bib) ark, 2. boat, ship###

English Definition: 1. (Bib) ark, 2. boat, ship###

L2 Definition: bahtera rumah tangga = marriage###

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Word: bahu

Short Definition: shoulder.

English Definition: shoulder. ###

L2 Definition: Bagian badan antara leher dan dada; pundak. ###

Examples: Dengan bekerja secara BAHU-MEMBAHU akan terasa ringan bebannya. = By working SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER the load will feel light.###

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Word: bahwa

Short Definition: that (subordinating conjunction).

English Definition: *that (subordinating conjunction). ###

L2 Definition: 1. +Kata penghubung untuk menyatakan isi atau kalimat yang didepan. 2. +Kata penghubung untuk mendahului kalimat yang menjadi pokok kalimat. ###

Examples: Ani mengira BAHWA ibunya yang datang. = Ani thinks THAT it is her mother that is coming. BAHWA ia mengaku salah, itu memang benar. = THAT he admitted his mistake is really true. ###

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Word: baiat

Short Definition: (Isl.) oath###

English Definition: (Isl.) oath MEM~= take o.'s oath PEM~AN= oath taking###

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Word: baid

Short Definition: distant (of relatives)###

English Definition: distant (of relatives)###

Examples: Dia adalah BAID Raja Husain = He is a DISTANT relative of King Hussein.###



Word: baik

Short Definition: good, fine, kind; healthy. SE--NYA: best, preferably. Also MEMPER--I, +

English Definition: ^*1 good, fine, kind. 2 healthy. 3. BAIK...MAUPUN...: both ... and ...; BAIK-BAIK: 1 well, carefully. 2 in good condition. 3 good, respectable. SE-: as good as. *SE--NYA: better, best, preferable. SE-_-_-NYA: as well or good as possible. *BER-: be kind. *MEMPER--I: 1 repair, correct, improve s.t. *TER-: best. KE--AN: goodness, kindness, benefit, interest. PEM--AN: construction. *PER--AN: repair, improvement. *BAIK HATI: kind-hearted ###

L2 Definition: 1. Bagus, indah, pantas. 2. Beruntung. 3. Berguna. 4. Ya.###

Examples: Letakkan vas ini di sana, akan kelihatan BAIK! = Put this vase there, it will look GOOD! BAIK benar nasibmu hari ini. = Your fortune is truly GOOD today. Becak ini BAIK untuk mengangkut penumpang. = This pedicab is GOOD for carrying passengers. BAIK nyonya, akan segera saya lakukan. = FINE ma'am, I'll do it right away. SEBAIKNYA kamu tidur sekarang. = IT WOULD BE BEST if you sleep now. Setelah lama bermusuhan, mereka BERBAIK LAGI. = After being long-time enemies, they RECONCILED themselves to one another. Ayah sedang MEMPERBAIKI sepeda Titi. = Father is REPAIRING Titi's bicycle. Jadilah mahasiswa yang TERBAIK di kota ini. = Strive to become the BEST student in this city. Kok lama benar, ya, PERBAIKAN JALAN ini. = These ROAD REPAIRS are sure taking a long time. BAIK anak-anak MAUPUN orang tuanya akan senang menonton film ini. = BOTH children AND their parents will enjoy watching this film###

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Word: Bais

Short Definition: Armed Forces Strategic Intelligence Agency.

English Definition: (Batan Intelijens Stratejis) Armed Forces Strategic Intelligence Agency. ###

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Word: bait

Short Definition: bait1: house. bait2: verse

English Definition: bait1: house, abode bait2: verse (of a poem); couplet

L2 Definition:

Examples: bait1: Mereka bertemu di BAIT Hasan. = They met at Hasan's HOUSE. bait2: Saya menulis beberapa BAIT puisi. = I wrote several VERSES of a poem.



Word: bait2

Short Definition: distich, couplet###

English Definition: * BER- - : verse (Isl), lots and lots### see bait1

Examples: * Saya menulis BERBAIT-BAIT puisi = I write VERSES of poetry.###



Word: baja

Short Definition: 1. steel. 2. armor. 3. fertilizer. BER-: armored. MEM-: become steel,+

English Definition: ^1. steel. 2. armor. 3. fertilizer. BER-: armored. MEM-: become steel, become hard and strong. MEM--KAN: harden. KE--AN: hardness. ###

L2 Definition: Logam yang sangat keras; sesuatu hal yang keras (semangat, kemauan, dll). ###

Examples: Ini adalah BAJA tahan karat. = This is a stainless STEEL. Dia berhasil karena kemauannya yang MEMBAJA. = She succeeded because of her IRON will. Tank adalah kendaraan BERLAPIS BAJA. = Tank is an ARMORED vehicle. ###

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Word: bajaj

Short Definition: a two passenger pedicab with motor scooter engine###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Di Jakarta, bajaj-bajaj dilarang beroperasi di jalan raya = In Jakarta, bajajs are prohibited to operate in the high traffic streets.###



Word: bajak

Short Definition: 1. plow. 2. bandit. 3. hijack. MEM-: plow, plunder, hijack, illegally produce.+

English Definition: ^1. plow. 2. bandit. 3. hijack. MEM-: 1. plow (field). 2. plunder. 3. hijack. 4. illegally produce. -AN: 1. plowing. 2. s.t. pirated. 3. illegal profit. ###

L2 Definition: Penjahat yang suka merampas harta orang di lautan; perompak; penyamun; alat untuk bertani; mengambil alih hak orang lain tanpa ijin. ###

Examples: Petani itu sedang MEMBAJAK sawahnya. = That farmer is PLOWING his field. BAJAK-MEMBAJAK hak cipta orang sangat tidak etis dan melanggar hukum. = PLUNDERING someone's copyrights is very unethical and against the law. Kaset-kaset BAJAKAN ini akan dimusnahkan pihak kepolisian. = These PIRATED cassettes will be destroyed by the police.###

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Word: baji

Short Definition: 1. wedge 2. peg###

English Definition: *MEM-: 1. split s.t. with a wedge. 2. hold together with a peg####

L2 Definition: Benda tajam yang terbuat dari besi baja = a sharp material made from metal.

Examples: * Ayahku MEMBAJI kayu untuk membuat pagar = My father WEDGED a trunk for fences.###



Word: bajik

Short Definition: good, wholesome###

English Definition: * KE-AN: good deeds, benevolent service###

L2 Definition:

Examples: * Setiap agama atau kepercayaan mengajarkan pengikutnya untuk berbuat KEBAJIKAN = Every religion or belief teaches its followers to do GOOD DEEDS.###



Word: bajing

Short Definition: a squirrel###

English Definition: --AN: 1. scoundrel, gangster. 2. a thief###

Examples: 1. ~ melompat di taman belakang = A squirrel jumped around in the back yard 2. Polisi menangkap ketua ~AN itu = The police arrasted the master of that gangster###



Word: baju

Short Definition: jacket, shirt, blouse; clothing. BER-: wear clothing, wear a jacket, shirt, etc.

English Definition: *1 jacket, shirt, blouse. 2 clothing. *BER-: wear clothing, wear a jacket, shirt, etc. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim=pakaian ###

Examples: BAJU ini buatan India. = This SHIRT is a product of India. Di hari Lebaran biasanya anak-anak BERBAJU baru. = On the day of celebration at the end of the Islamic month of fasting, the children customarily WEAR new CLOTHES. ###

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Word: bak

Short Definition: large tank or basin, container.

English Definition: *1 large tank or basin, container, can. 2 ink. 3. like, as. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Tempat besar untuk air/sampah dll. 2. Bagaikan/mirip. 3. Tinta cina. ###

Examples: Buanglah sampah di BAK itu. = Discard garbage in that CAN. Sehabis bekerja berat, paling enak berendam di BAK MANDI. = After working hard, it is most delicious to immerse oneself in the BATHROOM WATER TANK. Rupamu ayu BAK bidadari. = Your shape is beautiful, LIKE an angel's. BAK hitam ini tumpah di meja belajar. = This black INK spilled on the study table. ###

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Word: baka1

Short Definition: eternal, everlasting###

English Definition: MEM--KAN: immortalize KE--AN: 1. eternity 2. durability, perdurability###

Examples: Persahabatan mereka nampak ~ = Their friendship seems to be an everlasting one.###



Word: baka2

Short Definition: 1. family, descent, line 2. genetic, origins###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Putri itu membuang ~ untuk menikah dengan orang biasa = The princess renounced her heritage to marry a commoner###



Word: bakal

Short Definition: 1. future, prospective. 2. in the making. 3. shall, will.

English Definition: ^1. future, prospective. 2. in the making. 3. shall, will.###

L2 Definition: Hal yang akan dibuat; calon; akan. ###

Examples: Bunga inilah BAKAL buah yang sebentar lagi akan membesar. = This flower is a fruit IN THE MAKING which will get bigger in a while. Siapakah gerangan namanya BAKAL Presiden Indonesia? = Who do you suppose will be the FUTURE President of Indonesia?###

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Word: bakar

Short Definition: burn, roast. MEM-: burn, bake. Also MEM--I, TER-, KE--AN, PEM-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^burn, set on fire, roast. MEM-: burn, set on fire; arouse passions, inflame; bake, roast. MEM--I: burn up. TER-: on fire. KE--AN: fire. PEM-: burner, arsonist. PEM--AN: burning, incineration.###

L2 Definition: Membuat sesuatu menjadi hangus; panggang; memasak langsung dengan api/arang/kayu. ###

Examples: Kami yang akan MEMBAKAR ikan-ikan ini. = We'll be the ones to ROAST these fish. Kita sedang MEMBAKARI rumput-rumput liar. = We are BURNING OFF wild grass. Rumah besar itu telah TERBAKAR habis. = That large house has BURNED up. Di Bali ada upacara PEMBAKARAN jenazah yang sangat terkenal. = In Bali there is a cremation ("corpse BURNING") ceremony that is very well-known. ###

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Word: bakat

Short Definition: talent; trace; sign, omen. BER-: talented, scarred. Also MEM-.

English Definition: ^*1 talent, appitude. 2 trace, trail. 3 sign, omen. BER-: 1 talented, gifted. 2 scarred, marked. MEM-: 1 indicate. 2 impending, imminent. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim=kemampuan, kepandaian. ###

Examples: Dia pandai sekali main gitar; itu memang BAKATnya. = He's very good at playing guitar; that's really his TALENT. ###

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Word: bakda

Short Definition: 1. after. 2. celebration at the end of the fasting month.

English Definition: ^1. after. 2. (Jv.) celebration at the end of the fasting month.###

L2 Definition: Hari besar dalam agama Islam sesudah bulan puasa/Ramadan; sesudah. ###

Examples: Saya akan pergi mengaji BAKDA maghrib. = I will go to religious school AFTER sunset prayers. ###

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Word: bakhil

Short Definition: avaricious, miserly, stingy, closefisted###

English Definition: ^avaricious, miserly, stingy, closefisted###

Examples: Semua temannya tahu bahwa dia sangat BAKHIL = All of his friends know that he is very STINGY.###



Word: baki

Short Definition: BAKI1 = small tray. BAKI2 = remainder, residue, balance. MEN--KAN: reserve.

English Definition: BAKI1 = small tray. BAKI2 = remainder, residue, balance. MEN--KAN: set aside, reserve. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Nampan; talam; piring yang berbentuk lebar untuk membawa teh/makanan, dll. 2. Sisa; kelebihan dari sesuatu (misalnya: uang). ###

Examples: Pakailah BAKI itu untuk mengantar makanan. = Use that TRAY to bring the dishes. Simpan saja BAKI uang yang Rp. 500 itu. = Just keep the REMAINING Rp. 500. ###

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Word: Bakin

Short Definition: State Intelligence Coordinating Agency.

English Definition: (Badan Koodinasi Intelijen Negara) State Intelligence Coordinating Agency. ###

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Word: bakmi

Short Definition: Chinese noodles.

English Definition: Chinese noodles.###

L2 Definition: Jenis makanan dari tepung/beras yang panjang seperti tali/benang. ###

Examples: BAKMI dari restoran itu sedapnya bukan main. = The CHINESE NOODLES in that retaurant are really delicious. Saya paling senang BAKMI AYAM. = I like CHICKEN NOODLES best. ###

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Word: Bakorstanas

Short Definition: Coordinating Agency for National Stability.

English Definition: (Badan Koordinasi Bantuan Pemantapan Stabilitas Nasional) Coordinating Agency for National Stability. ###

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Word: bakso

Short Definition: meatball soup.

English Definition: meatball soup.###

L2 Definition: Jenis makanan yang terdiri dari bakmi, daging, tahu, pangsit, sayur, dll., dalam kuah; daging giling yang dibentuk bulat-bulat. ###

Examples: Saya hanya mau makan BAKSO saja. = I just want to eat MEATBALL SOUP. ###

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Word: bakti

Short Definition: BER-: to be loyal, serve devotedly.

English Definition: BER-: to be loyal, serve devotedly. ###

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Word: baku

Short Definition: 1. standard; 2. basic; see also BAKU (2)

English Definition: standard; basic

L2 Definition: dasar, standar

Examples: Di sekolah kami mempelajari bahasa Indonesia BAKU = At school we learned the STANDARD Indonesian.



Word: baku (2)

Short Definition: [Coll.] mutual, reciprocal

English Definition: *--BUNUH = fight to death, kill each other *--DEBAT: debate each other *--PUKUL: hitting each other *--HADAP: facing each other

L2 Definition: saling

Examples: Dalam keadaan perang, orang dapat BAKU BUNUH = in war, people KILL EACH OTHER. Anggota parlemen BAKU DEBAT mengenai undang-undang baru = the parliament members DEBATED each other on the new bills.##



Word: baku1

Short Definition: 1. standard 2. full fledge (teacher, etc) 3. Basic###

English Definition: * MEM--KAN = to standarize *KE--AN: standardness * PEM--AN: standardization###

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Word: bakul

Short Definition: 1.large basket. 2. vendor.

English Definition: 1.large basket. 2. vendor. . ###

L2 Definition: 1. Pedagang kecil. 2. Tempat/wadah yang terbuat dari anyaman bambu/rotan . ###

Examples: BAKUL itu akan dipakai untuk membawa beras ke pasar. = The BASKET is going to be used to carry rice to the market. BAKUL itu akan menjual dagangannya ke pasar. = The VENDOR is going to sell his goods in the market. ###

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Word: bala

Short Definition: 1. disaster, catastrophe. 2. troops, army.

English Definition: ^1. disaster, catastrophe. 2. troops, army.###

L2 Definition: Pasukan/prajurit/tentara; malapetaka/bencana. ###

Examples: Karena terjepit pasukan itu perlu memanggil BALA bantuan. = Because they were hemmed in, the army had to call in REINFORCEMENT for help. Daerah ini sedang terkena BALA penyakit mata yang membutakan. =This area is suffering a DISASTROUS OUTBREAK of a blinding eye disease. ###

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Word: balai

Short Definition: 1. public hall or building. 2. office or bureau. 3. house (of parliament).

English Definition: ^1. public hall or building. 2. office or bureau. 3. house (of parliament).###

L2 Definition: Ruangan atau bangunan luas yang biasanya digunakan untuk pertemuan-pertemuan, rapat, sidang, pertunjukan, dll. ###

Examples: Tas ini dibuat oleh murid-murid dari BALAI pendidikan keterampilan. = This bag was made by the students from crafts education DEPARTMENT. ###

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Word: balang

Short Definition: 1. bottle, recepient, retort, pitcher 2. a ship (two-master)###

English Definition: ^1. bottle, recepient, retort, pitcher 2. a ship (two-master)###

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Word: balap

Short Definition: race, racing

English Definition: *--SEPEDA: bike race *BER--: compete in a race *MEM--: race, compete *--AN: race *PEM--: racer

L2 Definition: berpacu

Examples: Kami sekeluarga mengikuti BALAP SEPEDA tahun lalu = All of our family participated in the BIKE RACE last year. Di kampung kami ada BALAPAN kuda setiap tahun = There is a horse RACE in our village every year. PEMBALAP itu tidak dapat lagi tertolong dalam kecelakaan = That RACER cannot be helped in the accident.##



Word: balas

Short Definition: reply, response. BER-: respond. BER--AN: exchange of replies. Also MEM-+

English Definition: ^reply, response. BER-: have a mutual response, respond. BER--AN: exchange replies, gunfire, etc. MEM-: 1. answer, reply. 2. repay, reward. 3. avenge. MEM--I: 1. reply to. 2. reward. MEM--KAN: avenge. -AN: 1. answer, response. 2. revenge, retaliation.###

L2 Definition: jawab; sambut. ###

Examples: Ini adalah surat-surat yang tidak BERBALAS. = These are letters that haven't HAD AN ANSWER. Berita baru ini kudapat karena BERBALASAN surat dengannya. = I got this latest news because I was IN CORRESPONDENCE with him. Saya belum MEMBALAS suratnya. = I haven't yet ANSWERED his letter. Orang yang disiksa olehnya tentu akan MEMBALASKAN dendam. = The person who was tortured by him will certainly AVENGE the wrong. Ini bukan BALASAN surat yang kuharapkan. = This was not the RESPONSE letter which I was hoping for. ###

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Word: balatentara

Short Definition: troops

English Definition: troops ###



Word: bale

Short Definition: bench.

English Definition: bench. ###

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Word: Bali

Short Definition: 1. a province in Indonesia. 2. an island located between Java and Lombok.

English Definition: 1. a province in Indonesia, located on the Island of Bali. Its capital city is Denpasar. 2. an island of Indonesia located between Java and Lombok. ###

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Word: baliho

Short Definition: billboard

English Definition: billboard



Word: balik

Short Definition: 1. return. 2. behind. 3. the contrary. 4. again. Also SE-, SE--NYA, BER-+

English Definition: ^1. return. 2. behind. 3. the reverse, the contrary. 4. again. SE-: the opposite. SE--NYA: on the contrary. BER-: 1. turn over. 2. change. 3. turn around, turn back. 4. return, reflect. 5. keep turning. BER--AN: be the opposite. MEM-: 1. turn around. 2. turn over, turn s.t. over. MEM--I: 1. return to. 2. repeat. MEM--KAN: 1. turn s.t., reverse. 2. return. 3. misrepresent. TER-: 1. be upside down. 2. reverse. 3. inside out. KE-: (Coll.) upside down. KE--AN: contrary. PEM--AN: reversal, inversion.###

L2 Definition: Sisi di bagian lain dari suatu hal/benda; kembali; pulang. ###

Examples: Saya mau balik ke kampung. = I want to return to the village. Kursi malasmu ada di SEBALIK pintu. = The easy chair is BEHIND the door. Bukan adiknya yang berbohong; justru SEBALIKNYA kakaknya yang berbohong. = It wasn't the younger brother who was lying; in fact it was just THE OPPOSITE -- it was the older brother who was lying. Dengan cepat dia BERBALIK ke belakang. = Quickly he TURNED AROUND and went to the back.

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Word: baling

Short Definition: propeller.

English Definition: BALING-BALING: propeller. ###

L2 Definition: kitiran/titiran. ###

Examples: BALING-BALING ini akan berputar menurut arah angin. = This PROPELLER will turn according to which direction the wind blows. ###

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Word: balkon

Short Definition: balcony, (R.R) platform###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Mereka duduk di BALKON sambil minum teh pada sore hari = They sat on the balcony and drank tea in the afternoon.###



Word: balok

Short Definition: beam; crossbar, joint, girder; bar (as in military insignia, etc.). Also -AN.

English Definition: ^*1 beam. 2 crossbar, joint, girder. 3 bar (as in military insignia, line drawn, etc.). -AN: s.t. produced in bars. ###

L2 Definition: Batang pohon yang telah dikupas kulitnya. ###

Examples: BALOK kayu ini bagus untuk bahan ukiran. = This BLOCK of wood is good material for carving. Hebat benar orang itu, bisa memecahkan BALOK ES dengan kepalanya. = That person is really great, he can break an ICE BLOCK with his head. ###

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Word: balon

Short Definition: balloon.

English Definition: balloon. ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: Anak kecil itu menangis karena BALONnya pecah. = That small child cried because his BALLOON broke.###

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Word: balong

Short Definition: pond, pool###

English Definition: 1. fishpond 2. puddle, mod hole####

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Word: balsam

Short Definition: balsam, ointment###

English Definition: *MEM-: apply balsam PEM-AN: embalming###

L2 Definition: Sejenis obat gosok jika masuk angin

Examples: *Ayah meminta Rita MEMBALSAM punggungnya = Father requested Rita to APPLY BALSAM on his back.###



Word: balsem

Short Definition: balsam###

English Definition: balsam### see balsam###



Word: balu

Short Definition: widow

English Definition: widow



Word: balur

Short Definition: 1. jerky, dried meat 2. thick skin around neck (of certain animal)###

English Definition: MEM--KAN: spread, smear, coat.###

Examples: Dia MEMBALURKAN minyak babi pada badannya = He spread lard on his body.###



Word: balut

Short Definition: bandage, dressing, wrapping. BER-: wrapped; bandaged. Also MEM--I, +

English Definition: ^*bandage, dressing, wrapping. *MEM-: to dress (with a bandage). *BER-: 1 wrapped. 2 bandaged. *MEM--I: 1 wrap. 2 dress (a wound). MEM--KAN: 1 put s.t. on as a bandage. 2 wrap for someone. *-AN: 1 bandage, dressing. 2 packing, wrapping. ###

L2 Definition: Menutup sesuatu dengan kain/bahan pembalut. ###

Examples: Apakah lukamu sudah DIBALUT? = Has your cut already been BANDAGED? Lututnya BERBALUT kain, pasti dia baru saja jatuh. = Her knee WAS BANDAGED with cloth; she must have just fallen. Perawat itu MEMBALUTI kepala pasien itu dengan perban. = That nurse WRAPPED the patient's head with a bandage. Jangan dilepas dahulu BALUTAN itu. = Don't take that BANDAGE off first. ###

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Word: bambang1

Short Definition: vast, extensive###

English Definition: * BERSE--AN: 1. extended, spread out (of area) 2. act big. * TER--: 1. extend 2. be displayed###

Examples: 1. Lapangan yang luas TERBAMBANG di antara dua gunung = A vast plain extends between the two mountains###



Word: bambang2

Short Definition: elope###

English Definition: * SE--: elope MEM--: elope, run off with a willing girl###

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Word: bambu

Short Definition: bamboo.

English Definition: *bamboo. ###

L2 Definition: Nama sejenis pohon. ###

Examples: Tusuk sate biasanya dibuat dari BAMBU. = Sate sticks are usually made from BAMBOO. Pejuang revolusi Indonesia terkenal dengan senjata "BAMBU-RUNCINGnya." = Indonesian revolusionary heroes were famous for their "BAMBOO SPEARS." ###

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Word: ban

Short Definition: tire (of an automobile).

English Definition: tire (of an automobile). ###

L2 Definition: ###

Examples: Rupanya BAN mobilnya kempes. = It turned out his car's TIRE was flat. ###

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Word: bancar

Short Definition: flowing copiously.

English Definition: flowing copiously. ###

L2 Definition: Cairan yang keluar dengan lancar. ###

Examples: Penyakitnya adalah tidak bisa kencing dengan BANCAR. = His illness is not being able to urinate EASILY. ###

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Word: banci

Short Definition: transvestite.

English Definition: 1. transvestite man, usually behaving in an effeminate manner. 2. powerless. MEM--KAN: to render powerless, emasculate.###

L2 Definition: Orang laki-laki yang berperangai seperti lawan jenisnya; wadam; waria. ###

Examples: Adik Joko adalah seorang BANCI. = Joko's brother is a TRANSVESTITE. Ayo lawan, kalau kau memang bukan BANCI! = Come on, fight, if you are really not A COWARD. ###

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Word: bancuh

Short Definition: mixed up, confused###

English Definition: * MEM--I: mix s.t. with * MEM--KAN: mix, blend * --AN: mixture, blend###

Examples: Tempat duduk ini BANCUH = These seat are mixed up.###



Word: band

Short Definition: 1. band. 2. radio band.

English Definition: 1. band. 2. radio band.###

L2 Definition: Kelompok alat-alat musik; grup pemusik; gelombang dalam siaran radio. ###

Examples: Grup BANDku akan pentas malam ini. = My BAND will take the stage tonight. ###

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Word: Banda

Short Definition: one of the islands in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago.

English Definition: *one of the islands in the eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago, belonging to the Province of Maluku. It is also known as Ceram or Seram. ###

L2 Definition: Nama sebuah pulau di sebelah timur Indonesia. ###

Examples: Pulau BANDA letaknya didekat pulau Irian.= The island of BANDA is located near the island of Irian. ###

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Word: Banda Aceh

Short Definition: capital city of the Special Region of Aceh.

English Definition: capital city of the Special Region of Aceh in Indonesia. ###

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Word: bandang

Short Definition: large. *BANJIR--: flash flood

English Definition: large. *BANJIR--: flash flood.###

Examples: Hujan kemarin membuat banjir BANDANG di kampung kami = The rain yesterday caused the FLASH FLOOD in our village.###



Word: bandar

Short Definition: see BANDAR1 (harbor . . .) or BANDAR2 (channel . . .).

English Definition: see BANDAR1 (harbor . . .) BANDAR2 (channel . . .). ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: bandar udara

Short Definition: see BANDARA



Word: bandar1

Short Definition: harbor, port, place for docking (of ship, airplane, etc.).

English Definition: harbor, port, place for docking (of ship, airplane, etc.). ###

L2 Definition: Tempat berlabuhnya sesuatu (pesawat terbang/kapal laut, dll); tempat perdagangan. ###

Examples: Tempat ini pernah menjadi BANDAR dagang yang sangat besar. = This place was once a trading PORT that was very big. ###

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Word: bandar2

Short Definition: ditch, drain, water channel.

English Definition: ditch, drain, water channel. ###

L2 Definition: selokan; tempat pembuangan sampah. ###

Examples: Karena hujan lebat semalam, bandar air di sawah jadi rusak. = Because of the heavy rain last night, the water channel in the paddy field is broken. ###

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Word: bandara

Short Definition: contraction of "bandar udara," or airport.

English Definition: contraction of "bandar udara," or airport. ###

L2 Definition: Pelabuhan udara; tempat di mana pesawat terbang tinggal landas dan berlabuh. ###

Examples: BANDARA Sukarno-Hatta adalah bandar udara yang sangat moderen. = The Sukarno-Hatta AIRPORT is a very modern airport. ###

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Word: bandel

Short Definition: null

English Definition: ^1 stubborn, obstinate. 2 undisciplined. MEM-: to be naughty. KE--AN: naughtiness, obstinacy. ###

L2 Definition: kepala batu; tidak mau menurut atau mendengar kata orang atau orang tua. ###

Examples: Anak itu memang BANDEL! = That kid is truly UNDISCIPLINED! Ibu akan mencubitmu kalau kau MEMBANDEL. = Mother will pinch you if you are NAUGHTY. Aku tak tahan lagi melihat KEBANDELANNYA. = I can not stand to see his NAUGHTINESS anymore. ###

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Word: bandeng

Short Definition: k.o. fish, milkfish

English Definition: k.o. fish, milkfish.##

Examples: Hati-hati memakan ikan BANDENG, tulangnya sangat banyak = Be careful eating the MILKFISH, it has lots of small bones.###



Word: bandes1

Short Definition: ###

English Definition: Bantuan Desa = village assistance program### see bandes2

L2 Definition: This program is created by the government under Suharto to supply agricultural goods to the villages####

Examples: Bupati Bone menyerahkan BANDES (bantuan desa) kepada sebelas desa = The regent of Bone gave ASSISTANCE to eleven villages.###



Word: bandes2

Short Definition: ###

English Definition: Pembangunan Desa = rural development body###

L2 Definition: Lembaga ini dibentuk sebagai lembaga pengawas pembangunan ekonomi di pedesaan.####

Examples: Beberapa pegawai BANDES (Pembagunan Desa) akan menginspeksi pembangunan ekonomi di desa Tondong = A number of RURAL DEVELOPMENT BODY's officers will inspect the economic development in the village of Tondong.###



Word: banding

Short Definition: equivalent, equal. SE-: comparable to, equal to. Also MEM(PER)--KAN, +

English Definition: ^equivelant, equal. SE-: comparable to, equal to. MEM(PER)--KAN: to compare s.t. with s.t. else. -AN: comparison. PEM--AN: act of comparing. PER--AN: comparison. ###

L2 Definition: Sama dalam hal sesuatu; imbangan; tara. ###

Examples: Kekuatan lawan SEBANDING dengan kekuatannya. = His opponent's strength was COMPARABLE to his own. Dengan MEMBANDINGKAN ke dua hal ini kita bisa mengukur besarnya. = By COMPARING these two matters we can measure their size/importance. PERBANDINGAN pendapatan penduduk desa dan kota di Indonesia adalah satu BANDING sepuluh. = The income of village inhabitants COMPARED TO city people's incomes in Indonesia is one TO ten. ###

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Word: bandit

Short Definition: 1. gangster, bandit 2. scoundrel, villain###

English Definition: * MEM--: commit a heinous crime * KE--AN: banditry, gangsterism###

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Word: Bandung

Short Definition: capital city of the Province of Western Java in Indonesia.

English Definition: capital city of the Province of Western Java in Indonesia. ###

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Word: bang

Short Definition: see ABANG.

English Definition: see ABANG. ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: bangai

Short Definition: null

English Definition: * TER--: 1. neglected 2. given up###

Examples: Rumahnya TERBANGAI = Her house was neglected.###



Word: bangau

Short Definition: egret or heron (k.o. bird).

English Definition: egret or heron (k.o. bird). ###

L2 Definition: Sejenis burung yang berleher, kaki, dan paruh yang panjang. ###

Examples: Menurut kepercayaan orang, kalau banyak burung BANGAU begitu akan banyak bayi yang lahir. = According some people's belief, if there are a lot of HERONS there will be lots of babies born. ###

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Word: banget

Short Definition: (Jv) very, excessively. KE--AN: excessively, terribly, overly.

English Definition: ^(Jv) very, excessively. KE--AN: excessively, terribly, overly. ###

L2 Definition: sangat; amat; sekali. ###

Examples: Rasanya panas BANGET hari ini. = It feels like today is TERRIBLY hot. KEBANGETAN benar pelitnya anak itu. = That child's stinginess is EXCESSIVE.###

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Word: bangga

Short Definition: proud (of s.t.). BER-: to be proud of s.t. KE--AN: s.t. of which o. is proud.

English Definition: proud (of s.t.). BER-: to be proud of s.t. KE--AN: s.t. of which o. is proud.

L2 Definition: Besar hati; merasa yang paling... ###

Examples: Boleh saja BERBANGGA tetapi jangan keterlaluan. = It's all right to TAKE PRIDE (in what you do) but don't be excessive (about it). Abang saya yang menjadi pilot adalah anak KEBANGGAAN ayah kami. = My older brother who is a pilot is our father's PRIDE AND JOY.###

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Word: bangka

Short Definition: tough and stiff (of rug, etc.)

English Definition: tough and stiff (of rug, etc.) *TUA-- : really old (age)

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Word: bangkai

Short Definition: carcass.

English Definition: carcass. ###

L2 Definition: Tubuh/barang yang telah mati/rusak. ###

Examples: Pasti ada BANGKAI di sekitar sini, baunya sungguh menyengat. = Surely there is CARCASE around here, the smell is very sharp. ###

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Word: bangkang

Short Definition: null

English Definition: * MEM--: rebel, resist, oppose * MEM--I: rebel against, resist s.t. * PEM--: 1. rebel, resister, dissident 2. intractable person, insubordinate person * PEM--AN: 1. insubordination, disobedience, rebelliousness. 2. protest###

Examples: Ia sengaja MEMBANGKANGI ajaran-ajaran agama = He purposely rebelled against dissident.###



Word: bangkar

Short Definition: 1. tough and stiff, coarse. 2. rigid.

English Definition: 1. tough and stiff, coarse. 2. rigid. ###

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Word: bangkit

Short Definition: get up, arise from a reclining position. Also MEM-, MEM--KAN, KE--AN.

English Definition: get up, arise from a reclining position. MEM-: 1 cause to arise. 2 encourage. 3 to arise. MEM--KAN: rise, arouse, provoke. KE--AN: awakening, arousal. ###

L2 Definition: bangun; timbul. ###

Examples: Titang BANGKIT dari kursinya melihat ibunya datang. = Titang RISES from her chair when she sees her mother comes. Senyuman kekasihnya MEMBANGKITKAN semangatnya untuk belajar. = The smile of her sweetheart INSPIRED (= RAISED her spirit) to study. Paskah merayakan hari KEBANGKITAN Yesus dari kuburnya. = Easter celebrates the day of Jesus' RESURRECTION from his tomb. ###

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Word: bangkrut

Short Definition: bankrupt.

English Definition: bankrupt. ###

L2 Definition: Usaha yang rugi; tidak beruntung; jatuh miskin. ###

Examples: Semenjak ayahnya meninggal semua usahanya mulai BANGKRUT. = From the time his father died, all his businesses started to go BANKRUPT.###

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Word: bangku

Short Definition: bench, seat.

English Definition: bench, seat. ###

L2 Definition: Tempat duduk terbuat dari kayu. ###

Examples: Ayo kita makan di BANGKU taman saja. = Come on! Let's eat on the park BENCH. Temanku SEBANGKU dulu sekarang sudah menjadi dokter. = My former CLASSMATE has already become a doctor. ###

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Word: bangsa

Short Definition: nation, people, race. KE--AN: nationality; nationalism. Also BERKE--AN.

English Definition: ^*nation, people, race. KE--AN: 1 nationality. 2 nationalism, nationalist. 3 national. BERKE--AN: have the nationality of . . . ###

L2 Definition: Kesatuan orang-orang dalam satu pemerintahan di suatu tempat tertentu. ###

Examples: BANGSA yang besar adalah BANGSA yang menghargai pahlawannya. = A great NATION is a NATION that respects its heroes. Lagu KEBANGSAAN Indonesia adalah Indonesia Raya. = The NATIONAL anthem of Indonesia is Indonesia Raya (Great Indonesia). Istri Pak Amir BERKEBANGSAAN Mexico. = Mr. Amir's wife has the NATIONALITY of Mexico.###

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Word: bangsai

Short Definition: 1. rotten 2. fragile, brittle 3. thin, frail###

English Definition: ###

Examples: Kayunya adalah BANGSAI = The wood is rotten.###



Word: bangsal

Short Definition: shed, warehouse###

English Definition: 1. -- lokomotip: roundhouse 2. -- pengeringan: drying shed 3. public building 4. -- pertemuan : meeting hall -- olah raga: gymnasium 5. market stalls 6. ward 7. emergency housing, lean-to###

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Word: bangsat

Short Definition: rascal, scoundrel; a miserably poor person.

English Definition: ^1 rascal, scoundrel. 2 a miserably poor person. ###

L2 Definition: Kutu busuk/kepinding; orang yang bertabiat buruk. ###

Examples: Banyak benar BANGSAT di kasur itu. = There are really many SCOUNDREL in that bed. Bagaimana BANGSAT itu bisa dipercaya kalau kerjanya merugikan orang lain saja. =How can that SCOUNDREL be believed when all he does is ruin other people!###

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Word: bangsawan

Short Definition: a person of the nobility or aristocracy.

English Definition: a person of the nobility or aristocracy. ###

L2 Definition: Orang yang masih keturunan raja (berdarah biru). ###

Examples: "Raden" adalah titel BANGSAWAN untuk keluarga kerajaan di Jawa. = "Raden" ("prince') is a NOBLE title for the royal family in Java. ###

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Word: bangun

Short Definition: wake up; get up. BER-: get up. MEM-: build, construct. Also MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: ^*1 wake up. 2 get up. BER-: get up. *MEM-: build, construct. *MEM--KAN: 1 wake s.o. up. 2 build, erect. *TER-: awaken (suddenly). *-AN: 1 building, structure. 2 construction. *PEM--AN: 1 (re)construction. 2 development. ###

L2 Definition: Berdiri dari duduk, tidur, pingsan, dll. ###

Examples: Saya harus BANGUN pagi-pagi. = I have to GET UP early in the morning. Walaupun selalu jatuh, ayam jago itu tetap berusaha untuk BANGUN. = Although he always fell, that fighting cock kept trying to GET UP. Indonesia sedang MEMBANGUN di segala bidang. = Indonesia is in the process of DEVELOPING all of its sectors. Sulit sekali MEMBANGUNKAN adik pagi-pagi. = It is very difficult to WAKE UP (my younger sister/brother) early in the morning. Tukang kayu itu akan MEMBANGUN rumah baru Bu Hadi. = That carpenter is going to BUILD Mrs. Hadi's new house. Hampir setiap malam, Karjo selalu TERBANGUN dari tidurnya. = Almost every night, Karjo is AWAKENED from his sleep. Ada BANGUNAN baru disebelah rumahku. = There is a new BUILDING at the side of my house. PEMBANGUNAN jalan kereta api akan diteruskan sampai tahun depan. = The CONSTRUCTION of the railroad will be continued until next year. ###

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Word: banjar

Short Definition: line, row###

English Definition: 1. series, -- pulau: series of islands. 2. train of events * SE--: of the same row, line, series. * BER-(2), BER-AN: form a line, line up. * MEM-KAN: line up, arrange in rows * --AN: line, row, file###

Examples: Murid-murid BERBANJARAN menurut kelas masing-masing = The students rows according to their perspective classes.###



Word: Banjarmasin

Short Definition: capital city of the Province of Southern Kalimantan in Indonesia.

English Definition: capital city of the Province of Southern Kalimantan in Indonesia, located on the Island of Kalimantan. ###

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Word: banjir

Short Definition: flood, deluge. MEM-: in floods. MEM--I: flood, overwhelm. Also KE--AN, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^flood, deluge. MEM-: in floods, in a large quantity. MEM--I: flood, overwhelm. KE--AN: flooded, overwhelmed. PEM--AN: flooding.###

L2 Definition: Banyak sekali; air sungai yang meluap karena hujan. ###

Examples: Bantuan makanan datang MEMBANJIR untuk para korban KEBANJIRAN. = Food donations came FLOODING in for the FLOOD victims. Air sungai itu meluap MEMBANJIRI sawah-sawah petani. = The water of the river overflowed, FLOODING INTO the wet-rice fields of the farmers. Saya KEBANJIRAN hadiah waktu memenangkan lomba lari. = I was OVERWHELMED with prizes when I won the foot race. ###

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Word: banner

Short Definition: sticker###

English Definition: sticker###

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Word: bantah

Short Definition: to say s.t. by way of disagreement. Also BER-, MEM-, MEM--I, MEM--KAN.

English Definition: to say s.t. by way of disagreement. BER-: to disagree or dispute. MEM-: to take opposition. MEM--I: to refute, argue against. MEM--KAN: to dispute s.t. -AN: protest. ###

L2 Definition: ingkar; tidak mengakui. ###

Examples: Dua orang itu yang selalu BERBANTAHAN dalam setiap diskusi. = Those are the two people who are always ARGUING WITH EACH OTHER in every discussion. Tidak baik selalu MEMBANTAH perintah orang tua. = It's not good to ARGUE with what your parents tell you to do. BANTAHAN resmi mengenai kasus itu akan dikeluarkan oleh pemerintah. = A formal PROTEST about that case will be put out by the government. ###

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Word: bantai

Short Definition: slaughter.

English Definition: slaughter. ###

L2 Definition: sembelih; potong. ###

Examples: Dia BANTAI orang-orang yang dianggapnya musuhnya. = He SLAUGHTERED the people whom he thought as his enemies. ###

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Word: bantal

Short Definition: pillow, cushion. BER-: sleep with s.o.; use as a pillow. -AN: bolster, cushion.

English Definition: ^pillow, cushion. BER-: 1 sleep with s.o. or share s.o.'s bed. 2 use as a pillow. -AN: bolster, cushion, pillow. ###

L2 Definition: Karung yang biasanya berisi kapas untuk alas duduk atau tidur. ###

Examples: Setiap tempat tidur di hotel itu mempunyai dua BANTAL. = Each bed in that hotel has two PILLOWS. Karena kayanya, dia bisa diibaratkan orang yang tidur BERBANTAL emas. = Because of her wealth, she can be likened to a person who sleeps WITH A gold PILLOW. Kakek selalu duduk di atas BANTALAN kursi. = Grandfather always sits on a seat CUSHION. ###

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Word: banteng

Short Definition: wild bull###

English Definition: wild bull###

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Word: banter

Short Definition: fast, quick, rapid.

English Definition: fast, quick, rapid. ###

L2 Definition: cepat. ###

Examples: BANTER juga larinya sepeda motormu. = Your motorcycle is pretty FAST.###

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Word: banting

Short Definition: throw down forcefully.

English Definition: throw down forcefully. ###

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Word: bantu

Short Definition: assist. MEM-: help, aid, assist. -AN: aid, help, assistance. Also PEM-, +

English Definition: ^*assist. *MEM-: 1 help, aid, assist. 2 support, back up. *-AN: aid, help, assistance. *PEM-: 1 helper, assistant. 2 domestic servant. PEM--AN: provision of assistance. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim: tolong.###

Examples: BANTULAH orang yang miskin itu. = HELP that poor person. Tidak ada salahnya MEMBANTU korban kecelakaan itu. = There is no blame in HELPING the victims of that accident. BANTUANmu sangat berharga, kata bu guru. = Your HELP is very valuable, said the teacher. Apa jadinya kalau tidak ada PEMBANTUku ini. = What would happen if I didn't have this HELPER of mine. ###

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Word: banyak

Short Definition: many, much. -NYA: amount, quantity; number. Also SE-, SE-_-_-NYA, +

English Definition: ^*many, much. -NYA: 1 amount, quantity. 2 number. *SE-: as many as, as much as, amounting to. *SE-_-_-NYA: as much or many as possible. TER-: the greatest number. KE--AN: majority, the greater part. ###

L2 Definition: Berjumlah besar. ###

Examples: Dalam bencana alam itu BANYAK korban yang meninggal = In the midst of that natural disaster many victims died. Carilah ilmu SEBANYAK-BANYAKnya sampai ke ujung langit. = Seek knowledge AS MUCH AS YOU CAN until the furthest reaches of the sky. SEBANYAK itukah hadiah yang kau dapat? = Is it THAT MANY gifts you received? Siapa yang mengumpulkan nilai TERBANYAK dia yang akan menjadi juara. = Whoever accumulates THE MOST points will be the one to become champion. KEBANYAKAN penduduk kampung itu adalah keturunan Arab. = MOST of the inhabitants of that village are of Arab descent. ###

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Word: banyol

Short Definition: joke; jest; gag

English Definition: 1. joke, jest, gag; 2. clown, jokester MEM-- : tell jokes ---AN: joke [Col.] NGE-- : clown around

L2 Definition: gurauan; bercanda; melawak; melucu; berbuat sesuatu yang lucu



Word: bapak

Short Definition: father; form of address for older man; part of respectful title. Also KE--AN, +

English Definition: ^*1 father. 2 form of address to an older man, esp. as "pak". 3 part of a respectful title for an older man, esp. as "pak". *KE--AN: fatherly, paternal. PER--AN: fatherhood. ###

L2 Definition: !. Orang tua laki-laki/ayah. 2. Sebutan untuk orang laki-laki yang lebih tua. 3. Sebutan penghormatan bagi sesorang. ###

Examples: BAPAKku bernama Hadipranoto. = My FATHER's name is Hadipranoto. BAPAK-BAPAK, ibu-ibu, dan saudara sekalian yang terhormat........ = Respected GENTLEMEN and ladies....... Soekarno dan Hatta adalah BAPAK Proklamator Indonesia. = Soekarno and Hatta are the FATHER proclaimers of Indonesian independence. Walaupun umurnya masih sangat muda, tetapi sifatnya sangat KEBAPAKAN. = Although he is still very young, his attitude is very FATHERLY. ###

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Word: Bapeda

Short Definition: Agency for Regional Development.

English Definition: (Badan Perencanaan Daerah) Agency for Regional Development. ###

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Word: Bappenas

Short Definition: National Development Planning Board.

English Definition: (Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional) National Development Planning Board. ###

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Word: baptis

Short Definition: 1. (Rel) baptism 2. the Baptist sect or adherent thereof###

English Definition: MEM--(KAN): 1. baptize 2. convert (to Christianity) --AN: baptism PEM--: baptism * PEM--AN: baptizing 2. christening###

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Examples: Seolah-olah aku DIBAPTISKAN masuk ke dunia baru = It was as if I had been baptized and entered a new world.###



Word: bara

Short Definition: ember, live coal###

English Definition: 1. -- api: ember, -- halus: coal dust 2. heat, warmth 3. fire, fervor *MEM--: 1. be aglow, smoulder 2. blaze, burn *MEM--KAN: 1. set ablaze 2. illuminate 3. inflame. excite *PEM--AN: the burning of s.t. *PER--AN: brazier, hearth, furnace. *BATU--: coal. ###

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Word: barak

Short Definition: 1. barracks 2. quarantine quarters###

English Definition: *MEM--: quarantine, segregate###

Examples: Karena penyakit yang menular itu ia di BARAK = Because of his contagious disease he was quarantined.###



Word: barakah

Short Definition: blessed###

English Definition: *KE--AN: bliss, blessedness###

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Word: barang

Short Definition: see BARANG1, BARANG2, or BARANG3.

English Definition: see BARANG1 (goods, commodities, object.....) BARANG2 (any.....) BARANG3 (more or less, approximately.....) ###

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Word: barang1

Short Definition: goods, commodities; article, object; baggage, luggage. Also BARANG-BARANG.

English Definition: ^*1 goods, commodities. 2 article, object. 3 baggage, luggage. *BARANG-BARANG: 1 belongings. 2 goods, commodities. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Benda yang mempunyai wujud. 2. Perkakas. ###

Examples: Milik siapa BARANG ini? = Who owns this THING? Di kotak itu terdapat BARANG-BARANG rumah tangga. = In that box can be found household THINGS. Setiba di bandara kami langsung ke tempat pengambilan BARANG. = As we arrived at the airport, we went directly to the BAGGAGE pick-up section. ###

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Word: barang2

Short Definition: any. SEM-(-AN): any old, just any.

English Definition: ^any. *SEM-: any old, just any. *SEM-AN: to do in an offhand manner. ###

L2 Definition: sembarang=apa saja/seadanya. sembarangan= ngawur. ###

Examples: Cepatlah, ambil baju SEMBARANG saja! = Quick, take just ANY shirt! Jaga bicaramu, jangan omong SEMBARANGAN! = Watch your language. Don't speak OFFHANDEDLY. ###

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Word: barang3

Short Definition: more or less, approximately.

English Definition: ^*more or less, approximately. ###

L2 Definition: sinonim=kira-kira. ###

Examples: Saya haus sekali tuan, berilah saya air BARANG seteguk! = I'm very thirsty, sir, please give me ABOUT a mouthful of water. Bagi-bagilah rezekimu BARANG SEDIKIT kepada orang miskin. = Divide your fortune A LITTLE among the poor people. Berilah saya kesempatan BARANG SEKALI saja. = Give me a chance just ONE TIME. ###

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Word: barangkali

Short Definition: maybe, perhaps.

English Definition: *maybe, perhaps. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim=mungkin. ###

Examples: BARANGKALI keberangkatan pesawat terbang ini akan ditunda.= MAYBE the departure of this airplane will be postponed. ###

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Word: barat

Short Definition: west, western. MEM-: to go westward. PEM--AN: Westernization.

English Definition: *west, western. *MEM-: to go westward. *PEM--AN: Westernization. *BARAT DAYA: south-west *BARAT LAUT: north-west. ###

L2 Definition: Salah satu petunjuk arah disamping utara, timur, dan selatan. ###

Examples: Rumah dokter Andi Nina berada di sebelah BARAT pasar. = The house of Doctor Andi Nina is on the WEST side of the market. Nampaknya kapal ini MEMBARAT arahnya. = It seems like this boat is GOING IN A WESTWARD direction. Pada jaman penjajahan, Belanda berusaha melakukan PEMBARATAN dalam segala hal. = During the colonial era, the Dutch sought to bring about WESTERNIZATION in all things. ###

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Word: bareng

Short Definition: (Jv.) with. MEM--I: accompany.

English Definition: (Jv.) with. MEM--I: accompany. ###

L2 Definition: bersama; bertepatan. ###

Examples: Ulang tahunnya BARENG dengan ulang tahunku. = Her birthday is the SAME AS my birthday. ###

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Word: baret

Short Definition: baret1: beret, baret2: laceration, scratch, abration###

English Definition: baret1: beret baret2: 1. laceration, scratch, abration 2. lacerated, scratched * TER~ = scratched####

L2 Definition: baret merah = nick name for army commandos###

Examples: * Jari tangan saya TERBARET = My finger was SCRATCHED.###



Word: barik-barik

Short Definition: 1. grain (in wood) 2. vein (in marble) 3. spotted (of eggshell)###

English Definition: BER--: veined, grained###

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Word: baring

Short Definition: BER-: to lie down. TER-: lying. BERBARING-BARING=resting, lying down.

English Definition: BER-: to lie down. TER-: lying. BERBARING-BARING = resting, lying down. ###

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Word: baris

Short Definition: line, row. BER-: to be in a line or row. MEM--KAN: arrange in rows. Also -AN.

English Definition: line, row. BER-: to be in a line or row. MEM--KAN: arrange in rows. -AN: the ranks, the front. ###

L2 Definition: deret; jajar; berurutan. ###

Examples: Semua pasukan sudah BERBARIS siap menyambut kedatangan tamu negara. = All the troops were LINED UP ready to greet the arrival of the state visitor. Ini adalah BARISAN kuburan bekas tentara perang. = This is a ROW of graves of war veterans.###

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Word: Barnas

Short Definition: Barisan Nasional

English Definition: abbreviation of a new political party formed in 1998 by Kemal Idris, a retired army.

Examples: Ketua BARISAN NASIONAL (BARNAS) Letnan General (Purn) Kemal Idris menolak tuduhan pemerintah tentang usaha makar = The BARISAN NASIONAL's leader retired Lieutenant General Kemal Idris rejected the government's accusation of coup.



Word: barong

Short Definition: kind of dance with mask (Bali)

English Definition: kind of dance with mask (Bali)



Word: baru

Short Definition: new, recent; modern; only so much up to now; only now; not until. Also TER-, +

English Definition: ^*1 new, recent. 2 modern. 3 just, only so much up to now. 4 only now, just at a certain time. 5 not until, only then. *MEM(PER)--I: modernize, renovate, remodel. *TER-: newest. *PEM--AN: modernization, renovation, remodeling. ###

L2 Definition: Sesuatu yang belum pernah ada sebelumnya. ###

Examples: Sepatunya BARU dibeli kemarin malam. = Her shoes were JUST bought last night. Amir harus bekerja keras untuk MEMPERBARUI karangannya. = Amir had to work hard to REVISE his composition. "DANGEROUS" adalah album lagu Michael Jackson yang TERBARU. = "DANGEROUS" is the LATEST song album of Michael Jackson. Untuk mengejar ketinggalan dalam bidang teknologi, kita harus banyak melakukan PEMBARUAN. = In order to avoid being left behind in the field of technology, we must do a lot of MODERNIZATION. ###

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Word: barusan

Short Definition: (Coll.) just, just now###

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Examples: BARUSAN saja suami saya berangkat = My husband JUST left.###



Word: barut1

Short Definition: 1. bandage, dressing 2. diaper###

English Definition: *MEM--: 1. dress, bandage (a wound, etc.) 2. swathe, bind up ( a baby) * PEM--: bandage, dressing *PEM--AN: bandaging, dressing (of wounds)###

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Word: barut2

Short Definition: null

English Definition: MEM--: 1. scrub, clean, polish wipe (floors etc.) 2. grease###

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Word: barzarkh

Short Definition: (Isl) the place and time between death and the Last Judgement.###

English Definition: (Isl) the place and time between death and the Last Judgement.###

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Word: basa-basi

Short Definition: good manners, courtesy, politeness###

English Definition: 1. conventional phrase of greeting etc., conventionality *BER--: be courteous###

Examples: Jumpailah beliau sekedar BASA-BASI, siapa tahu ada gunanya = Meet him just for the sake of courtesy who knows it might be of some use.###



Word: basah

Short Definition: wet, soaked; fresh (not dried). MEM-: become moist. Also MEM--I, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^*1 wet, soaked. 2 fresh (not dried). MEM-: become moist. *MEM--I: dampen, moisten. *KE--AN: 1 wetness, dampness. 2 to become soaked with water. PEM--AN: moistening, dampening. ###

L2 Definition: mengandung air. tempat/hal yang mendatangkan banyak uang. ###

Examples: Celanaku BASAH kehujanan. = My pants are WET because of the rain. Apakah Departemen Keuangan itu tempat yang BASAH? = Is the Finance Department a LUCRATIVE place? Air minum yang tumpah itu MEMBASAHI tempat tidur. = The drinking water that spilled DAMPENED the bed. Semua bukuku KEBASAHAN air hujan karena atap rumahku bocor. = All of my books BECAME SOAKED with rain water because the roof of my house leaks. ###

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Word: basi

Short Definition: 1. spoiled, stale. 2. out-of-date, not topical

English Definition: 1. spoiled, stale. 2. out-of-date, not topical

Examples: Jangan makan nasi yang sudah BASI = Don't eat that rice, it is SPOILED already. Ceritamu sudah BASI = Your story is not INTERESTING anymore.###



Word: basi1

Short Definition: spoiled, stale, out-of-date, not topical ###

English Definition: *MEM--KAN: let spoil, let go to waste###

Examples: Nasinya sudah BASI = The rice is spoiled###



Word: basis

Short Definition: 1. basis, principle, 2. (Mil.) base

English Definition: basis, principle (Mil.) base BER-- : have a base BER--KAN: to have a base(principle)

Examples: Contoh yang dia katakan tidak BERBASISKAN pada fakta = The examples he mentioned DOES NOT A BASE on facts.##



Word: baskom

Short Definition: washbasin###

English Definition: washbasin###

Examples: Tolong taruh potongan sayur itu di BASKOM = Please put that copped vegetable in the WASHBASIN.###



Word: basuh

Short Definition: washing. MEM-: wash (hands, clothes, dishes). Also PEM-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^*washing. *MEM-: wash (hands, clothes, dishes). *PEM-: 1 cleansing material. 2 washer. PEM--AN: washing. ###

L2 Definition: Membersihkan sesuatu dengan air. Sinonim=cuci. ###

Examples: BASUH dulu mukamu sebelum tidur. = WASH your face first before going to sleep. Hari ini giliranku MEMBASUH piring. = Today is my turn to WASH the plates. Alat PEMBASUH ini kurang baik untuk mencuci gelas. = This WASHING tool is not very good for cleaning glasses. Buah apel itu harus DIBASUH dulu sebelum kau makan. = That apple must be WASHED first before you eat it. ###

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Word: batak

Short Definition: Batak = a people of N. Sumatra. batak = vagabond, adventurer. SEE MEM-, PEM.

English Definition: ^1. Batak = people of N. Sumatra. 2. batak = vagabond, adventurer. MEM-: rob, plunder; wander, roam. PEM-: robber, plunderer; adventurer. ###

L2 Definition: Nama suku di daerah Sumatera Utara; pengembara/petualang. ###

Examples: Ada banyak orang BATAK yang tinggal dekat Danau Toba di Pulau Sumatera. = There are many BATAK people who live near Lake Toba in Sumatra. Anak sulungku sedang MEMBATAK di negeri orang. = My eldest child is ROAMING abroad. Di selat itu terkenal banyak PEMBATAKNYA. = In that strait it is well known there are lots of ROBBERS.

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Word: batako

Short Definition: concrete brick.

English Definition: concrete brick. ###

L2 Definition: Balok persegi empat yang terbuat dari campuran pasir dan semen dipakai untuk membuat tembok. ###

Examples: Semua rumah di kompleks itu menggunakan BATAKO. = All the houses in that complex use CONCRETE BRICKS.

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Word: batal

Short Definition: cancelled, null, void. MEM--KAN: cancel, revoke, rescind. KE--AN: nullification.

English Definition: ^*cancelled, null, void. *MEM--KAN: cancel. revoke, rescind. KE--AN: nullification. *PEM--AN: 1 cancellation. 2 annulment, renunciation. ###

L2 Definition: tidak jadi berlangsung. tidak sah. ###

Examples: Ujiannya BATAL karena dosennya sakit. = His exam was CANCELLED because the professor was sick. Keputusan itu BATAL karena hukum. = That decision was NULLIFIED because of the law. Pihak perempuan yang MEMBATALKAN perkawinan itu. = It was the bride's contingent that CANCELLED the wedding. PEMBATALAN keberangkatan kereta api ini mengganggu jadwal kerjaku. = The CANCELLATION of this train's departure interferes with my work schedule. ###

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Word: batalion

Short Definition: see batalyon###

English Definition: see batalyon###

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Word: batalyon

Short Definition: (Ml) battalion###

English Definition: (Ml) battalion###

Examples: Bambang Kristiono adalah bekas Komandan BATALYON 42 Group IV Kopassus = Bambang Kristiono was a former Commander for the BATTALION 42 Group IV Kopassus.###



Word: batang

Short Definition: stem; stick, pole; trunk (of tree); classifier for long objects. Also BER-, +

English Definition: ^*1 stem, stalk. 2 stick, pole, shaft. 3 trunk (of tree). 4 classifier for oblong, cylindrical objects. 5 a dead body. *BER-: have a certain k.o. stem. MEM-: erect, become stiff. -AN: 1 barrier. 2 crossbeam. 3 bar. ###

L2 Definition: +Bagian pohon tempat tumbuhnya cabang dan daun. +Benda yang bentuknya bulat panjang. +Bangkai/mayat. ###

Examples: BATANG pohon itu licin sekali. = The TRUNK of that tree is very slippery. Pohon BERBATANG dua ini indah sekali. = This tree that HAS two TRUNKS is very beautiful. SEBATANG rokok harganya Rp. 100,-. = The price of ONE cigarette is 100 rupiahs. Ia telah menjadi BATANG. = He has already become a DEAD BODY. ###

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Word: batas

Short Definition: limit; border. BER--AN: border on, be adjacent to. Also MEM--I, -AN, +

English Definition: ^*1 limit. 2 border. *BER--AN: border on, be adjacent to. *MEM--I: limit, restrict. *-AN: 1 border, boundary. 2 limitation, restriction. *PEM--AN: restriction. *PER--AN: border, division. ###

L2 Definition: Garis atau sesuatu yang memisahkan satu dan lain hal. Ketentuan yang tak boleh dilanggar. Hal yang digunakan sebagai perkiraan.###

Examples: Di sinilah BATAS antara timur dan barat. = Here is the BOUNDARY between east and west. BATAS WAKTU untuk menyelesaikan project ini adalah minggu depan. = The DEADLINE for finishing this project is next week. Sulit mencapai daerah itu karena tempatnya BERBATASAN dengan gunung. = It is difficult to reach that region because it is an area BORDERED BY mountains. Kakaknya yang MEMBATASI pergaulan kami. = Her elder sister PUT A LIMIT ON our associating with each other. BATASAN antara baik dan buruk tidak jelas. = The LINE between good and bad is not clear. Memang perlu adanya PEMBATASAN penebangan pohon di hutan-hutan. = There is truly a need for RESTRICTIONS on the cutting down of trees in the forests. Daerah PERBATASAN antara Mexico dan Amerika dijaga sangat ketat. = The BORDER region between Mexico and America is guarded very closely. ###

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Word: baterai

Short Definition: 1. dry-cell battery; 2.[Mil.] battery

English Definition: 1. dry-cell battery; 2.[Mil.] battery

Examples: Saya akan mengganti BATERAI senter ini dengan yang baru = I will replace the BATTERIES of this torch with new ones.###



Word: batik

Short Definition: k.o. color-patterned cotton cloth.

English Definition: *cotton cloth colored (traditionally) by means of a wax-dye method to form intricate patterns. *MEM-: do batik work. **** {See MEMBATIK entry for picture} **** *PEM-: s.o. who makes batik. ###

L2 Definition: Kain yang dibuat dengan metode dan pola khusus yang terkenal dilakukan oleh orang Jawa. ###

Examples: Kehalusan dan keindahan kain BATIK sangat ditentukan oleh keahlian PEMBATIKnya. = The fineness and beauty of BATIK cloth is very much determined by the skill of the PERSON MAKING THE BATIK. Untuk MEMBATIK sehelai kain selebar satu meter dibutuhkan waktu selama satu minggu. = To MAKE BATIK of a piece of cloth a meter wide takes one week. ###

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Word: batin

Short Definition: inner, spiritual, mind, heart. Also BER-, MEM-, MEM--KAN, KE--AN, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^1. inner, spiritual. 2. mind, heart. BER-: mull over. MEM-: say to o.s. MEM--KAN: keep to o.s., keep secret. KE--AN: mysticism, spiritualism, spirit. PEM--AN: inner meditations.###

L2 Definition: Perasaan; sesuatu rasa yang terdapat di dalam hati; suara jiwa; dll. ###

Examples: Dia tidak berkata apa-apa ketika diumpat dan hanya MEMBATIN umpatan juga. = He didn't say anything when he was cursed, and only SILENTLY SAID curses also. Orang itu mengajar ilmu KEBATINAN. = That person is teaching MYSTICISM###

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Word: batok

Short Definition: coconut shell

English Definition: *-Kepala = skull

Examples: Kita dapat membuat cangkir dari BATOK kelapa = We can make tea cups from the COCONUT SHELLS.## BATOK KEPALA nya sakit karena terkena batu = His SKULL was hurt because he was hit by a rock.###



Word: batu

Short Definition: stone. MEM-: fossilize; petrify; harden. Also PEM--AN, PE(R)--AN.

English Definition: ^stone. *BER-: to be rocky. *MEM-: 1 fossilize, petrify. 2 harden. *PEM--AN: fossilization. PE(R)--AN: a rocky place. *--BARA: charcoal. ###

L2 Definition: +Benda padat yang keras bukan terbuat dari logam.###

Examples: Jangan lempar BATU sembunyi tangan. = Don't throw stone and hide your hand. BATU BARA berasal dari batang kayu yang sudah MEMBATU. = COAL originates from trees that have already become HARDENED. Proses PEMBATUAN batang kayu menjadi BATU BARA mungkin selama berabad-abad. = The process of FOSSILIZATION which turns trees into COAL perhaps takes centuries. Tempat itu kurang subur karena merupakan daerah BERBATU. = That place is not very fertile because it is a ROCKY area. ###

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Word: batubara

Short Definition: see BARA

English Definition: see BARA



Word: batuk

Short Definition: cough, to cough.

English Definition: cough, to cough.###

L2 Definition: Jenis penyakit yang membuat orang mengeluarkan suara karena rasa gatal di tenggorokan. ###

Examples: Sudah hampir dua minggu BATUK ini menggangguku. = This COUGH has bothered me for almost two weeks. ###

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Word: bau

Short Definition: scent, aroma, odor; stench. BER-: give off an odor. Also MEM-, MEM--I.

English Definition: ^*1 scent, smell, aroma, odor. 2 unpleasant odor, stench, stink. *BER-: give off an odor. *MEM-: smell a rat, suspect s.t. is wrong. *MEM--I: 1 smell s.t. 2. to give a smell to s.t. ###

L2 Definition: Sesuatu yang bisa ditangkap oleh indera penciuman. ###

Examples: BAU apa ini kok sangat busuk? = What is this SMELL that makes it so rotten? Parfum ini BERBAU seperti bunga mawar. = This perfume SMELLS like a rose flower. Saya MEMBAU barang yang terbakar. = I SMELL something burning. Dia sedang MEMBAUI telur itu dengan BAU yang khas. = She is GIVING A special ODOR to that egg. ###

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Word: baur

Short Definition: socialize, mix

English Definition: BER- (-an): 1. be mixed 2. socialize 3. live together MEM-: 1. diffuse 2. assimilate MEM- -I: mix into MEM- -KAN: mix something

Examples: Saya suka BERBAUR dengan tetangga. = I like to SOCIALIZE with the neighbors.



Word: bawa

Short Definition: bring, bring along. MEM-: carry; bring, take along. Also MEM--KAN, TER-.

English Definition: ^*bring, bring along. *MEM-: 1 carry. 2 bring, take along. *MEM--KAN: bring s.t. for s.o. *TER-: taken along(accidentally). ###

L2 Definition: Mengangkat sesuatu dari satu tempat ke tempat yang lain. ###

Examples: Apa saja yang kamu BAWA hari ini. = What all did you BRING today? Apakah anda mau menolong saya MEMBAWA barang ini? = Do you want to help me CARRY this thing? Setiap pulang dari bepergian ibu selalu MEMBAWAKAN oleh-oleh untuk kami. = Everytime she returns from a trip, mother always BRINGS presents for us. Dia hilang tenggelam di sungai karena TERBAWA arus. = He disappeared in the river because he was CARRIED AWAY by the current. Jangan terlalu pelit karena harta tidak akan DIBAWA mati. = Don't be too stingy because your wealth can't BE TAKEN ALONG when you die. ###

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Word: bawah

Short Definition: under, beneath. MEM--I: be under or beneath; supervise. Also MEM--KAN, -AN.

English Definition: ^*under, beneath. *MEM--I: 1 be under or beneath. 2 supervise, have under. *MEM--KAN: be in charge of, supervise. *-AN: subordinate, underling. ###

L2 Definition: Tempat yang lebih rendah. Akronim=atas. ###

Examples: Kebalikan dari atas adalah BAWAH. = The opposite of over is UNDER. Ada apa di BAWAH kursi itu? = What is UNDERNEATH that chair? Sebagai seorang manager saya MEMBAWAHI banyak pekerja. = As a manager, I SUPERVISE many workers. Seluruh BAWAHANnya sangat menghormatinya. = All of his SUBORDINATES respect him very much. ###

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Word: bawang

Short Definition: onion.

English Definition: *onion. (The picture shows both BAWANG MERAH [=red onions or shallots] and BAWANG PUTIH [=garlic]).

L2 Definition: Tanaman umbi lapis, biasa digunakan sebagai bumbu dalam masakan.=###

Examples: Ada dua macam bawang yang selalu dipakai dalam masakan Indonesia, yaitu BAWANG MERAH dan BAWANG PUTIH. = There are two kinds of onions that are always used in Indonesian cooking, that is, SHALLOTS and GARLIC. "BAWANG MERAH dan BAWANG PUTIH" (nama tokoh dalam cerita) adalah judul cerita anak-anak tentang hal yang baik dan buruk = "RED ONION and WHITE ONION" (the names of two characters in a story) is the title of a children's story about things which are good and bad. ###

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Word: bawel

Short Definition: [Coll.] fault finding, carping.

English Definition: [Coll.] fault finding, carping.###

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Word: baya

Short Definition: old. SE-: of the same age.

English Definition: old. SE-: of the same age. ###

L2 Definition: umur/tua seseorang. ###

Examples: Kedua anak itu umurnya SEBAYA. = Both those children are the SAME AGE.

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Word: bayam

Short Definition: spinach###

English Definition: spinach###

Examples: Sayur BAYAM mengandung vitamin A = SPINACH contains vitamin A.###



Word: bayang

Short Definition: shadow; image. MEM--KAN: reflect an image; imagine. Also TER-, -AN.

English Definition: ^1 shadow. 2 image. MEM--KAN: 1 reflect an image. 2 imagine, call to mind. TER-: be visible or imagined. -AN: 1 shadow. 2 imagination. 3 apparition. ###

L2 Definition: Wujud hitam dari benda yang kena cahaya. ###

Examples: Susah MEMBAYANGKAN ngerinya kecelakaan itu. = It's difficult to IMAGINE how awful that accident was. Wajah kekasihnya selalu TERBAYANG di pelupuk matanya. = The face of her sweetheart was always "DANCING before her eyes" (Lit. "IMAGINED in her eyelashes"). BAYANGAN orang tuanya yang sengsara di kampung yang membuatnya tabah menderita. = IMAGINING his suffering parents in the village made him resolute in the face of sorrow. ###

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Word: bayar

Short Definition: MEM-: pay; pay for. -AN: payment. PEM-: payer. PEM--AN: payment.

English Definition: ^*MEM-: 1 pay. 2 pay for. -AN: payment. PEM-: payer. *PEM--AN: payment. ###

L2 Definition: Memberikan uang/cek untuk mendapatkan barang. Memenuhi janji/ hutang dll. ###

Examples: Kalau mau meminjam barang lagi BAYAR dulu hutangnya. = If you want to borrow more things, PAY your debt first. Prinsip saya, hutang nyawa harus DIBAYAR dengan nyawa. = My principle is that a debt of life must BE PAYED with one's life. PEMBAYARAN rumah ini saya lakukan secara berangsur-angsur. = I am carrying out the PAYMENT of my house by installments. ###

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Word: bayi

Short Definition: baby.

English Definition: *baby.

L2 Definition: Anak kecil yang baru saja lahir. ###

Examples: BAYI siapa yang sangat gemuk ini ya? = Whose BABY is this that is so fat, huh? Walaupun umurnya sudah tiga tahun, tingkah lakunya masih seperti BAYI. = Although he is already three years old, his actions are still like a BABY. ###

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Word: bayu

Short Definition: 1.wind, breeze; 2. fermented, stale

English Definition: 1. wind, breeze; 2. fermented, stale *--AN: leftovers, stale foods

Examples: Di sore hari, BAYU bertiup lembut = In the late afternoon, the BREEZE blew softly.##



Word: BBM

Short Definition: = bahan bakar minyak = fuel oil

English Definition: = bahan bakar minyak = fuel oil LIT: bahan = material, stuff (as in bahan makan = food stuff), bakar = burn (so bahan bakar = fuel), minyak = oil

Examples: Ada banyak demo di Jakarta yang memprotes karena harga BBM naik. = There are lots of demonstrations in Jakarta which are protesting because the price of fuel oil has gone up.



Word: BC

Short Definition: Bureau of Customs.

English Definition: (Bea Cukai) Bureau of Customs.

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Word: bea

Short Definition: excise, tax, duty, toll; cost, expense. MEM-: to levy a tax.

English Definition: ^1 excise, tax, duty, toll. 2 cost, expense. MEM-: to levy a tax. *BEA-CUKAI: customs. ###

L2 Definition: biaya/ongkos. pajak/cukai. ###

Examples: Kalau mau pergi ke Malaysia dari Indonesia tidak dikenakan BEA apapun. = If you want to go to Malaysia from Indonesia, you will not be subject to any TAXES whatsoever. Jangan berlabuh di pantai itu! Engkau akan dikenai BEA MASUK. = Don't anchor along this shore! You will be subject to an IMPORT TAX. ###

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Word: beasiswa

Short Definition: scholarship.

English Definition: scholarship. ###

L2 Definition: Uang/biaya sebagai bantuan untuk belajar bagi siswa/mahasiswa. ###

Examples: Saya tidak bisa meneruskan belajar karena tidak ada BEASISWA. = I can't continue studying because I don't have a SCHOLARSHIP. ###

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Word: bebal

Short Definition: stupid; imbecilic; slow

English Definition: 1. stupid; 2. silly, foolish

L2 Definition: bodoh; goblok

Examples: Jika engkau tidak rajin sekolah, engkau akan menjadi anak yang BEBAL = If you are not diligent, you will become a STUPID kid.##



Word: beban

Short Definition: burden, load. MEM--KAN: to load s.t. on to s.t. else, to impose a burden on.

English Definition: burden, load. MEM--KAN: to load s.t. on to s.t. else, to impose a burden on s.t. or s.o. ###

L2 Definition: Muatan/barang yang harus dibawa; kewajiban. ###

Examples: Jangan MEMBEBANKAN kewajiban yang berat ini pada anakmu. = Don't PUT this heavy BURDEN of responsibility on your child. ###

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Word: bebas

Short Definition: free, unhindered. MEM--KAN: release from bondage, set free. Also KE--AN, +

English Definition: free, unhindered. MEM--KAN: to release from bondage, set free. KE--AN: freedom. PEM-: liberator. PEM--AN: liberation. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak terikat; tidak ada kewajiban. ###

Examples: Ini ruangan bebas rokok! = This is a smoke free room! Hanya dia yang punya keberanian untuk MEMBEBASKAN temannya. = Only she has the bravery to LIBERATE her friends. Seluruh tawanan akhirnya mendapatkan KEBEBASAN mereka. = All the prisoners eventually obtained their FREEDOM. Dialah tokoh dibalik PEMBEBASAN tanah rakyat itu. = He was the one behind the LIBERATION of the people's land. ###

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Word: bebat

Short Definition: bandage, dressing.

English Definition: bondage, dressing. *MEM--I: bandage, dress (a wound). *MEM--KAN: use s.t. to bandage (a wound). *--AN: bandage, dressing. *PEM--: bandager, dresser. *PEM--AN: bandaging, dressing (of a wound).###

Examples: Ibu MEMBEBATKAN kain selendangnya untuk menutupi luka di tangan Amir = Ibu used her scarf to COVER the wound on Amir's hand. Supaya BEBATAN ini tetap rapi, kamu sebaiknya jangan banyak bergerak = To keep this BANDAGE on its place, do not move too much.###



Word: bebek

Short Definition: duck.

English Definition: duck. ###

L2 Definition: itik. ###

Examples: Banyak BEBEK yang berkeliaran di danau itu. = There are many wild DUCKS on that lake. ###

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Word: beberapa

Short Definition: see BERAPA

English Definition: see BERAPA. ###

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Word: bebingka

Short Definition: see bingka.

English Definition: see BINGKA. ###

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Word: bebuyutan

Short Definition: senile

English Definition: senile *MUSUH--: long-time enemies

Examples: Amerika dan Uni Soviet pernah menjadi musuh BEBUYUTAN selama periode perang dingin = AMerica and Soviet Union was LONG-TIME ENEMIES during the Cold War period.###



Word: becak

Short Definition: pedicab, tricycle. BER-: ride a pedicab. BER-_-_-AN: go around in a pedicab.

English Definition: ^*pedicab, tricycle. BER-: ride a pedicab. *BER-_-_-AN: going here and there in a pedicab. ### TUKANG - : pedicab driver

L2 Definition: Kendaraan umum beroda tiga dengan seorang sopir yang duduk di belakang. ###

Examples: Setiap pagi saya pergi ke sekolah naik BECAK. = Every morning I ride a PEDICAB to school. Paling enak BERBECAK-BECAKAN keliling kota. = GOING HERE AND THERE around the city IN A PEDICAB is the greatest. ###

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Word: becek

Short Definition: muddy

English Definition: *MEM--KAN: cause s.t. to be muddy, dirty

Examples: Setelah banjir besar, halaman rumah kami menjadi sangat BECEK = After the big flood, our front yard was very MUDDY.##



Word: becus

Short Definition: capable, able.

English Definition: capable, able. ###

L2 Definition: Dapat melakukan sesuatu dengan benar; cakap. ###

Examples: Hanya disuruh menyapu begitu saja kok tidak BECUS. = All (you're) asked to do is sweep up, and you can't even DO that RIGHT! ###

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Word: beda

Short Definition: difference. BER-: to be different, have a difference. Also BER-_-_, BER--AN, +

English Definition: ^*difference. *BER-: to be different, have a difference of so much. BER-_-_, BER--AN: to be different from e.o. *MEM(PER)--KAN: 1 discriminate, treat differently. 2 distinguish, tell apart. *MEM-_-_-KAN: discriminate. PEM-: distinguishing feature. *PER--AN: difference. ###

L2 Definition: tidak sama. selisih. ###

Examples: Anak muda selalu ingin tampil BEDA. = Young people always want to look DIFFERENT. Kelakuan adiknya sangat BERBEDA dengan kelakuan kakaknya. = The actions of the younger sibling are very DIFFERENT from the actions of the elder sibling. Mereka selalu rukun meskipun selalu BERBEDA pendapat. = They always get along well even though they always HAVE DIFFERENT points of view. Sulit MEMBEDAKAN antara Ani dan Ana. = It is difficult to DIFFERENTIATE between Ani and Ana. Tidak baik MEMBEDA-BEDAKAN perlakuan diantara anak-anakmu. = It isn't good to DISCRIMINATE in one's treatment of one child as opposed to another. PERBEDAAN diantara kita selalu ada. = There is always a DIFFERENCE between us. ###

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Word: bedah

Short Definition: surgical operation. MEM-: to operate.

English Definition: surgical operation. MEM-: to operate. ###

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Word: bedak

Short Definition: facial powder.

English Definition: facial powder. ###

L2 Definition: Serbuk halus untuk mengolesi muka; pupur. ###

Examples: Jangan terlalu tebal memakai BEDAK, nanti wajahmu jadi seperti topeng. = Don't put the POWDER on your face too thickly, or your face will look like a mask. ###

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Word: bedil

Short Definition: gun, rifle, firearm.

English Definition: gun, rifle, firearm. ###

L2 Definition: Alat yang dipakai untuk menembak; senjata api. ###

Examples: BEDIL berukuran lebih panjang dibandingkan dengan pistol. = A RIFLE is longer than a pistol. ###

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Word: bedug

Short Definition: large hanging drum used to summon people to prayer.

English Definition: large hanging drum used to summon people to prayer. ###

L2 Definition: Benda yang mirip seperti gendang tetapi berukuran lebih besar. ###

Examples: Kalau BEDUG sudah berbunyi 12 kali itu tandanya waktu sholat dhuhur tiba. = When the HANGING DRUM sounds 12 times its the signal for midday prayers.###

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Word: begawan

Short Definition: title for Hindu priest or ascetic (in shadow plays, etc.)###

English Definition: title for Hindu priest or ascetic (in shadow plays, etc.)###

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Word: begini

Short Definition: thus, like this; well, so (to start a conversation). Also SE-, MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: ^*1 thus, like this. 2 well, so (often used to start a conversation). *SE-: as . . . as this. MEM--KAN: treat in such-and-such a way. *-AN: (Coll.) s.t. like this. ###

L2 Definition: seperti ini. akronim:begitu. ###

Examples: BEGINI caranya membuat sate, bukan begitu. = The way to make sate is LIKE THIS, not like that. Saya mau mainan yang BEGINIAN. = I want a toy that is SOMETHING LIKE THIS. Hanya SEBEGINI banyaknya uang yang kau dapat hari ini? = Is the money that you got today only AS much AS THIS? ###

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Word: begitu

Short Definition: like that; so, very (in superlative sense); just at the moment. Also -LAH, +

English Definition: ^*1 like that. 2 so, very (in superlative sense). 3 just at the moment, coincident with. -LAH: such, so it is, that is the case. *-PUN: 1 likewise, and so, also. 2 in spite of. *SE-: like that. MEM--KAN: treat s.o. like that. ###

L2 Definition: seperti itu. sangat/berlebihan/terlalu. segera setelah. akronim:begini. ###

Examples: Kalau BEGITU batalkan saja kepergianmu. = If it is LIKE THAT, just cancel your trip. Saya ingin membeli mobil yang BEGITU. = I want to buy a car LIKE THAT. BEGITU kejam perlakuan ibu tirimu. = Your step mother's actions are AS cruel AS THAT. Dia langsung tidur BEGITU selesai makan. = He went to sleep IMMEDIATELY AFTER finishing eating. BEGITUPUN sudah bagus jangan ditambah-tambah. = It's already good JUST LIKE THAT. Don't add any more. Barang-barang BEGITUAN kurang baik untuk anak-anak. = Things SUCH AS THOSE are not good for children. Mengapa SEBEGITU banyak permintaanmu? = Why do you have THAT MANY requests? ###

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Word: bego

Short Definition: stupid, imbecilic, idiotic

English Definition: stupid, imbecilic, idiotic

L2 Definition: bodoh, tidak pandai

Examples: Dasar kamu BEGO! mengapa kamu berikan uang itu pada Budi?= You are indeed STUPID!! why did you give the money to Budi??###



Word: bekal

Short Definition: stock, supplies, provisions. PER--AN: supplies, provisions.

English Definition: ^stock, supplies, provisions. PER--AN: supplies, provisions. ###

L2 Definition: Barang yang dibawa selama dalam perjalanan. ###

Examples: Saya kira PERBEKALAN ini cukup untuk satu minggu. = I think these PROVISIONS are enough for one week.###

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Word: bekas

Short Definition: print, trace; former; used, second hand. Also BER-, MEM-, +

English Definition: ^*1 print, trace. 2 former. 3 used, second hand. *BER-, MEM-: 1 to have a print, leave a trace. 2 have results. -AN: second hand. ###

L2 Definition: barang sisa. sudah pernah dipakai. pernah menjabat. ###

Examples: "Pemulung" adalah orang yang pekerjaannya mengumpulkan barang BEKAS. = A "Pemulung" is someone whose occupation is collecting DISCARDED things. Belilah sepeda BEKAS! Harganya akan lebih murah. = Buy a USED bicycle! It will be cheaper. Bapak itu dulu BEKAS ketua pemuda Indonesia. = That man is a FORMER leader of young people in Indonesia. Pencuri itu tertangkap karena sidik jarinya BERBEKAS di pintu. = That thief was caught because his fingerprints WERE LEFT on the door. Mimpi buruk itu MEMBEKAS di hatinya. = That nightmare LEFT A TRACE in his heart. ###

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Word: beken

Short Definition: (Coll.) well known, familiar. MEM--KAN: cause s.o. to be well known. +

English Definition: (Coll.) well known, familiar. MEM--KAN: cause s.o. to be well known. KE--AN: fame, notoriety. ###

L2 Definition: Diketahui banyak orang; terkenal; populer; dll. ###

Examples: Namanya sudah BEKEN di sekitar Ujung Pandang. = His name has already WELL KNOWN around Ujung Pandang. Penampilan itu yang pertama-tama MEMBEKENKAN namanya. = That performance that GET his name RECOGNIZED. Dia gunakan KEBEKENANnya untuk mendapatkan fasilitas-fasilitas. = He used his REPUTATION to get facilities. ###

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Word: bekerja

Short Definition: to work -- see KERJA

English Definition: to work -- see KERJA



Word: bekicot

Short Definition: kind of edible snail, similar to escargot

English Definition: kind of edible snail, similar to escargot

Examples: Di Perancis, BEKICOT menjadi makana yang mahal = In France, SNAIL is an expensive food.###



Word: beku

Short Definition: frozen. MEM-: to freeze.

English Definition: frozen. MEM-: to freeze. ###

L2 Definition: Menjadi keras karena dingin. ###

Examples: Simpanlah ikan itu di lemari es supaya MEMBEKU. = Store that fish in the freezer so that it will FREEZE. ###

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Word: bela

Short Definition: say in defense. MEM-: defend. PEM: defender. PEM--AN: defense.

English Definition: ^*say in defense. *MEM-: defend. *PEM-: defender. *PEM--AN: defense.

L2 Definition: melindungi. mempertahankan. ###

Examples: "Pencak silat" adalah seni BELA DIRI asli Indonesia. = "Pencak silat" an original Indonesian art of SELF DEFENSE. Memerlukan banyak pengorbanan untuk MEMBELA harga diri. = It takes a lot of sacrifices to LOOK AFTER ones self worth. Si Jampang adalah tokoh PEMBELA kebenaran. = Jampang is a well-known DEFENDER of the truth. Dalam sidang kemarin, PEMBELAANmu kurang kuat. = In the (court) session yesterday, your DEFENSE was to weak. ###

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Word: belah

Short Definition: crack, gap, crevice; half, cut in half; side. Also SE-, MEM-, -AN, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^*1 crack, gap, crevice. 2 half, cut in half. 3 side. *SE-: 1 one half. 2 beside. 3 in the direction of. 4 part. *MEM-: 1 split, cleave, rip apart. 2 cut through, take a short-cut across. *-AN: 1 split, crack, cut. 2 splinter, fragment. 4 a slice. 5 half. *PEM--AN: fission. *--PIHAK: each sides (of negotiation, opinions, etc.) ###

L2 Definition: 1.bagian. 2.Pecah terbagi menjadi dua. 3.sebagian. ###

Examples: BELAH kiri dan BELAH kanan sama bentuknya. = The left HALF and the right HALF have the same shape. Piring ini TERBELAH menjadi dua. = This plate was BROKEN in two. Topimu ada di SEBELAH atas lemari. = Your hat is in the upper PART of the cabinet. Sangat sulit MEMBELAH kayu ini. = It is very difficult to SPLIT this wood. Indonesia ada di BELAHAN bumi bagian selatan. = Indonesia is in the southern HALF of the earth. PEMBELAHAN amuba terjadi pada minggu pertama. = The DIVISION of the amoeba took place in the first week. ###

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Word: belai

Short Definition: NEN-: to caress, stroke.

English Definition: MEM-: to caress, stroke. ###

Examples: Ibu itu MEMBELAI kepala anaknya = That mother CARESSES her child' head.###

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Word: belajar

Short Definition: to study -- see AJAR

English Definition: to study -- see AJAR



Word: belaka

Short Definition: entirely, only, all, nothing but, wholly and solely.

English Definition: entirely, only, all, nothing but, wholly and solely. ###

Examples: Janjinya kepada semua orang palsu BELAKA = His promise to all people is WHOLLY false.###

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Word: belakang

Short Definition: back, backside; behind, back of; later. Also MENGE--KAN, TERKE-, MEM-, +

English Definition: ^*1 back, backside. 2 behind, back of. 3 later. MENGE--KAN: 1 move s.t. back. 2 turn back. 3 ignore, neglect. *TERKE-: 1 be left behind. 2 neglected. MEM-: turn o.'s back. *TER-: 1 last, latest. 2 retarded, backward. *KETER--AN: backwardness, underdevelopment, retardation. *-AN: later, eventually. ###

L2 Definition: tidak di muka. punggung. di balik. kemudian/akhir. ###

Examples: Keranjang sampah saya letakkan di BELAKANG rumah. = I put the trash basket in BACK of the house. BELAKANG tubuhku terasa sakit. = The BACK of my body feels sore. Payungmu ada di BELAKANG pintu. = Your umbrella is in BACK of the door. BELAKANGAN baru kuketahui siapa istrinya. = It was only LATER that I knew who his wife is. Anak itu agak TERBELAKANG. = That child is rather SLOW. Negara yang baru merdeka itu masih TERKEBELAKANG pembangunannya. = That newly independent nation is still BEHIND in its development. ###

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Word: belalai

Short Definition: trunk, snout

English Definition: trunk, snout

Examples: Gajah adalah binatang yang mempunyai BELALAI panjang = Elephant is an animal that has a long TRUNK.###



Word: belalak

Short Definition: MEM-: to open wide. TER-: boggle-eyed.

English Definition: MEM-: to open wide. TER-: boggle-eyed. ###

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Word: belalang

Short Definition: grass-hopper, praying mantis.

English Definition: grass-hopper, praying mantis. ###

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Word: Belanda

Short Definition: Dutch. KE-_-_-AN: to think and act in a Dutch-like way.

English Definition: *Dutch. *KE-_-_-AN: to think and act in a Dutch-like way. ###

L2 Definition: Negara kerajaan di Eropa barat.

Examples: BELANDA pernah menjajah Indonesia selama berabad-abad. = The DUTCH colonized Indonesia for centuries. Sesudah pulang dari luar negeri dia bertingkah-laku KEBELANDA-BELANDAAN. = After coming home from abroad he acted IN A DUTCH WAY. ###

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Word: belang

Short Definition: particolored, gaudy, spotted###

English Definition: ^particolored, gaudy, spotted###

Examples: Anni memiliki kucing BELANG = Anni has a SPOTTED cat.###



Word: belanga

Short Definition: earthen cooking pot

English Definition: earthen cooking pot



Word: belanja

Short Definition: expense, expenditure; go shopping. Also BER-, MEM--KAN, -AN, +

English Definition: ^*1 expense, expenditure. 2 go shopping. *BER-: 1 to shop, go shopping. 2 buy, purchase. *MEM--KAN: spend s.t. *-AN: items purchased. *PEM--AN: financing. PER--AN: 1 expenses, budget. 2 financing. ###

L2 Definition: Uang yang dikeluarkan untuk membeli sesuatu. ###

Examples: Bibi selalu BELANJA di pasar Malioboro. = Auntie always SHOPS at the Malioboro market. Saya senang BERBELANJA di pagi hari karena barang-barangnya masih segar-segar. = I like to SHOP in the morning because the things are still fresh. Kadang-kadang saya suka MEMBELANJAKAN uang terlalu banyak. = Once in a while I like to SPEND too much money. Kau taruh di mana barang BELANJAANmu tadi? = Where did you put your new purchase? PEMBELANJAAN keperluan kantor ini diatur oleh sekertaris. = The PURCHASING of the necessities for this office is arranged for by the secretary. ###

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Word: belantara

Short Definition: (vast) jungle.

English Definition: (vast) jungle. ###

L2 Definition: sangat luas seperti misalnya: hutan, padang. ###

Examples: Ada pesawat terbang yang jatuh di tengah hutan BELANTARA itu. = There is an airplane that fell in the middle of the (VAST) JUNGLE. ###

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Word: belas

Short Definition: teens, tens (used in numbers from 11-19). Also -AN.

English Definition: ^*teens, tens (used in numbers from 11 to 19). *-AN: 1 between 10 and 20. 2 characterized by being in the teens. ###

L2 Definition: Sebutan bilangan sesudah sepuluh. ###

Examples: Jumlah ayam saya ada SEBELAS. = The total number of chickens I have is ELEVEN. Hanya BELASAN orang yang datang ke pesta perkawinannya tadi malam = There were only SOME 10 TO 20 people who came to her wedding party last night. ###

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Word: belenggu

Short Definition: handcuffs, shackles. TER-: restricted, tied, bound.

English Definition: handcuffs, shackles. TER-: restricted, tied, bound. ###

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Word: belerang

Short Definition: sulphur

English Definition: sulphur

Examples: Dari gunung itu keluar asap BELERANG = The SULPHUR smoke came out from that mountain##



Word: beli

Short Definition: buy. MEM-: buy, purchase. Also MEM--KAN, TER-, -AN, PEM-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^*buy. *MEM-: buy, purchase. *MEM--KAN: 1 buy for s.o. else. 2 use s.t. to buy. *TER-: affordable. *-AN: s.t. purchased. *PEM-: 1 buyer. 2 money used to buy something. *PEM--AN: 1 purchasing, buying. 2 procurement. ###

L2 Definition: membeli (v).=membayar untuk mendapat sesuatu. ###

Examples: Apa yang kau BELI di toko tadi? = What was it you BOUGHT at the store earlier? Telitilah dulu sebelum MEMBELI. = Examine first before you BUY. Tolong BELIKAN rokok di warung itu. = Please BUY ME some cigarettes at that store. Jangan lupa MEMBELIKAN oleh-oleh ya! = Don't forget to BUY US presents! Komputer itu terlalu mahal. Tidak TERBELI olehku. = That computer is too expensive. I cannot AFFORD it. Di jaman penjajahan banyak BUDAK BELIAN. = During colonial times there were many BONDSLAVES. Dialah calon PEMBELInya. = He is the prospective BUYER. Uang ini untuk PEMBELI beras. = This money is TO BE USED FOR BUYING rice. Taplak meja itu PEMBELIAN ibu. = That tablecloth is a PROCUREMENT of mother's. ###

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Word: belia

Short Definition: young, youth.

English Definition: young, youth. ###

L2 Definition: muda; dibawah umur orang dewasa; remaja. ###

Examples: Walaupun dia masih berusia BELIA tetapi prestasinya sudah segudang. = Even though his age is still quite YOUNG, his achievement is already substantial.###

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Word: beliau

Short Definition: respectful third-person term of address.

English Definition: respectful third-person term of address. ###

L2 Definition: Sebutan kehormatan bagi orang ketiga. ###

Examples: Kantor dan tempat bekerja Presiden Suharto ada di Istana Presiden, tetapi BELIAU sekeluarga tidak tinggal di sana. = The office and workplace of President Suharto is in the Presidential Palace, but HE and his family do not live there. ###

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Word: belimbing

Short Definition: star fruit.

English Definition: star fruit. ###

L2 Definition: Nama buah/pohon. ###

Examples: BELIMBING ini masih terlalu muda untuk dipetik. =This STAR FRUIT is still too green to be picked.###

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Word: belit

Short Definition: coil

English Definition: 1. coil; 2. curve, bend BER- : wind, twist in and out complicated, intricate involved, has ramifications MEM- : intertwined, interwoven, interlaced DI- : wind around something bind, wrap together involve someone MEM- -2 move in serpentine fashion, wind MEM- -I wind, wrap around something MEM- -KAN wind something TER- involved, wound about twisted -AN kink, coil, twist twist association ###

Examples: Kasihan, petani miskin itu DIBELIT hutang = What a pity, that poor farmer is COILED in debt.### Sebuah ikat pinggang MEMBELIT pinggangnya yang ramping = A waist belt WINDS her slim waist.###



Word: belok

Short Definition: curve, bend, sharp turn. BER-: turn. MEM-: turn, veer. Also MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: ^*curve, bend, sharp turn. *BER-: turn. *MEM-: turn, veer. *MEM--KAN: turn s.t. *-AN: a curve, a sharp turn. PEM--AN: 1 turning, shifting. 2 distortion. PER--AN: shift, change. ###

L2 Definition: Menuju arah yang lain. sinonim: kelok. ###

Examples: BELOKLAH ke kiri! = TURN to the left! Jalannya BERBELOK. = The road turns. Tiba-tiba arah angin BERBELOK ke barat. = All of a sudden the direction of the wind TURNED to the west. Jangan MEMBELOK di sini! Rumah pak Amir masih jauh. = Don't TURN here! Mr. Amir's house is still far. Dia berusaha MEMBELOKKAN arah pembicaraan. = He tried TO TURN the direction of the discussion. Kantornya ada di BELOKAN dekat jembatan San Francisco = Her office is at the CORNER near the San Francisco Bridge. ###

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Word: belot

Short Definition: desert, renegade.

English Definition: desert, renegade. ###

L2 Definition: Lari dari pihak/golongannya ke pihak musuh; murtad (berpindah agama). ###

Examples: Ketika terjadi perang dia MEMBELOT ke pihak musuh. = When the war came he DESERTED to the enemy. ###

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Word: beludak

Short Definition: 1. outburst (of laughter, applause); 2. rage

English Definition: *MEM--: explode, burst out; rage, boil up

L2 Definition: seperti meledak

Examples: Penonton pertunjukan sirkus sangat MEMBELUDAK sehingga banyak orang yang tidak mendapat tempat duduk = There was an EXPLOSION of people coming to see the circus that there was not enough seats for eveybody.###



Word: belukar

Short Definition: underbrush, shrub, thicket.

English Definition: underbrush, shrub, thicket. ###

L2 Definition: Rerumputan dan pepohonan yang rimbun; semak. ###

Examples: Dengan bersembunyi di BELUKAR kelinci itu aman dari kejaran kucing hutan. = By hiding in the UNDERBRUSH the rabbit was safe from the pursuit of the jungle cat. ###

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Word: belum

Short Definition: not yet.

English Definition: *not yet. *SE-: before.###

L2 Definition: Masih dalam keadaan tidak. Masih dahulu dari. antonim: sudah.###

Examples: Saya BELUM makan hari ini. = I HAVEN'T YET eaten today. (vs. Saya tidak makan hari ini -- saya puasa. = I'm not eating today -- I'm fasting.) Saya harus makan SEBELUM saya pergi. = I must eat BEFORE I go.###

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Word: beluntang

Short Definition: term for a statue in Lawangan Dayak.

English Definition: term for a statue in Lawangan Dayak. ###

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Word: beluntas

Short Definition: k.o. gardenia with edible leaves used for hedges

English Definition: k.o. gardenia with edible leaves used for hedges. ###



Word: belur

Short Definition: welt up (of skin)

English Definition: welt up (of skin) ###

Examples: Ibu itu memukul pantat anaknya sampai BABAK BELUR = That mother hits her child's buttocks until it WELTED. ###



Word: belut

Short Definition: eel.

English Definition: eel. ###

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Word: bemo

Short Definition: contraction of "becak bermotor," a small motorized vehicle.

English Definition: contraction of "becak bermotor," a small motorized vehicle used for public transportation. ###

L2 Definition: Kendaraan bermesin kecil yang beroda tiga. = ###

Examples: Naik BEMO biasanya lebih murah daripada naik becak. = Taking a BEMO is usually cheaper than taking a pedicab.

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Word: benah

Short Definition: BE(R)-: straighten up, tidy up, clean up. MEM--I: get ready, straighten up. +

English Definition: ^BE(R)-: straighten up, tidy up, clean up. MEM--I: fix, get ready, straighten up. MEM--KAN: put in order. TER--I: can be straightened out. PEM--AN: repairing, mending. ###

L2 Definition: berbenah=berkemas-kemas, memberes-bereskan.

Examples: Ayo BERBENAH, kita segera berangkat! = Let's GET AREADY, we are going soon! Tugasmu MEMBENAHI kamar ini. = Your responsibility is FIXING UP this room. Saya yang akan MEMBENAHKAN masalah ini. = I am the one who is going to PUT IN ORDER this problem. Syukurlah, masalah itu sudah TERBENAHI. = Thank God, that problem CAN BE STRAIGHTENED OUT. PEMBENAHAN organisasi ini tidak dapat ditunda lagi. = the FIXING UP of this organization can not be postponed anymore. ###

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Word: benak

Short Definition: see BENAK1 (marrow . . .) or BENAK2 (hard of hearing . . .).

English Definition: see BENAK1 (marrow . . .) BENAK2 (hard of hearing . . .). ###

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Word: benak1

Short Definition: marrow; brain, mind. BER-: to have brains, be smart.

English Definition: ^1 marrow. 2 brain, mind. BER-: to have brains, be smart. ###

L2 Definition: Isi kepala/pikiran; otak. ###

Examples: Tidak terpikir di BENAK saya bahwa dialah penghianatnya. = I never thought in my HEART OF HEARTS that he could be the traitor. Pantas kalau dia disebut BERBENAK encer karena pandainya. = It's appropriate that she is called "brainy" (lit. "quick/fluid BRAINED") because of her intelligence.###

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Word: benak2

Short Definition: hard of hearing; dim-witted, stupid.

English Definition: ^1 hard of hearing. 2 dim-witted, stupid. ###

L2 Definition: Susah mengerti/bodoh. ###

Examples: Karena jatuh di atas tanah bunyi koin itu BENAK. = Because it fell on soil, the coin's sound was HARD TO HEAR. Susah mengajarnya karena anak itu memang BENAK. = It is hard to teach him because that kid is really DUMB. ###

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Word: benalu

Short Definition: parasitic plant

English Definition: 1. arboreal parasitic plant, epiphyte 2. parasite 3. sponger, freeloader

Examples: Ada pohon BENALU tumbuh di dahan pohon jeruk itu = There is an ARBOREAL PARASITIC PLANT grows on the branch of that orange tree. ### Ia hidup seperti BENALU saja = He lives as if he is a PARASITE. ###



Word: benam

Short Definition: BER-, MEM-: sink. MEM-: to engulf. TER-: to set, drown. MEM--KAN: immerse s.t.

English Definition: ^BER-, MEM-: to sink, to fall out of sight. MEM-: to engulf, envelope. MEM--KAN: to immerse s.t. TER-: to set,as the sun; to drown.

L2 Definition: Memasukkan sesuatu kedalam suatu tempat/benda. ###

Examples: Karena malu berwajah buruk, anak itu kerjanya BERBENAM diri saja di kamar. = Because he was ashamed of being ugly, the child just HID himself AWAY in his room. Waktu matahari TERBENAM adalah waktu maghrib. = When the sun GOES DOWN is sunset. Karena ayahnya mati TERBENAM, anak itu tidak pernah mau mendekati laut. =Because her father died by DROWNING, that child never wanted to approach the sea.

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Word: benang

Short Definition: thread, yarn. SE-: a little bit. MEM-: stringy, fibrous; be interminable.

English Definition: ^*thread, yarn. SE-: a little bit. MEM-: 1 stringy, fibrous. 2 be interminable. ###

L2 Definition: Tali halus terbuat dari kapas digunakan untuk menjahit. ###

Examples: Baju yang terbuat dari BENANG wol biasanya hangat dipakai. = Shirts which are made of woolen YARN are usually warm to wear. Banyak kain-kain dari daerah Sumatera terbuat dari BENANG mas. = Much clothing from the region of Sumatra is made from golden THREAD. Pinjamkanlah kami barang SEBENANG. = Please lend us just A LITTLE BIT. Kata-katanya keluar bagai MEMBENANG. = His words is spoken INTERMINABLE. ###

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Word: benar

Short Definition: correct, right; honest, just; true; sincere; valid; very. Also SE--NYA, +

English Definition: ^*1 correct, right. 2 honest, just. 3 true, not false. 4 sincere. 5 valid. 6 very, really. *BENAR-BENAR: 1 real, actual. 2 seriously. SE--NYA: 1 in fact, as a matter of fact, actually. 2 proper, fitting. *MEM--KAN: 1 correct (a mistake). 2 straighten, arrange, fix. 3 confirm. 4 justify. *KE--AN: 1 correctness, rightness. 2 truth. 3 honesty. ###

L2 Definition: tidak salah. sinonim:betul. ###

Examples: Jawaban ujianmu BENAR semua. = The answers on your exam are all CORRECT. BENAR-BENAR nakal anak itu. = That child is REALLY naughty. Bapak guru yang MEMBENARKAN pekerjaan kita. = The teacher is the one who will CORRECT our work. Tindakanmu DIBENARKAN oleh hukum. = Your action was JUSTIFIED by the law. Hanya dia yang selalu merasa terBENAR. = Only he thinks he is always the most CORRECT. Akhirnya KEBENARAN juga yang akan menang. = In the end, TRUTH will win out. ###

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Word: bencana

Short Definition: disaster, calamity, debacle, havoc

English Definition: disaster, calamity, debacle, havoc ###

Examples: Desa itu dilanda BENCANA alam = That village was hit by a natural DISASTER. ### Anak tertua Pak Harunsyah membawa BENCANA ke rumah mereka = Pak Harunsyah's oldest son brings CALAMITY to their house. ###



Word: benci

Short Definition: hate, dislike, aversion. MEM-: hate, dislike, detest. Also MEM--KAN, KE--AN.

English Definition: ^*hate, dislike, aversion. *MEM-: hate, dislike, detest. MEM--KAN: hate, dislike. *KE--AN: hatred, dislike, loathing. ###

L2 Definition: tidak senang/ tidak suka. ###

Examples: Aku BENCI padamu! = I HATE you! Tidak baik MEMBENCI orang yang sudah minta maaf. = It isn't good to HATE someone who has already apologized. Tidak baik kau terus-teruskan rasa KEBENCIAN padanya. = It isn't good that you continuously feel HATRED toward him. ###

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Word: bencong

Short Definition: female impersonator, transvestite

English Definition: female impersonator, transvestite ###

Examples: Banyak pelacur BENCONG yang mencari mangsa di Taman Angsana = Many TRANSVESTITE prostitutes look for clients at Angsana park.###



Word: benda

Short Definition: thing, article, inanimate object. BER-: wealthy, rich. Also KE--AN, PER--AN.

English Definition: ^*thing, article, inanimate object. BER-: wealthy, rich. *KE--AN: 1 matter. 2 material wealth. PER--AN: stock, supply. ###

L2 Definition: Segala hal yang berwujud/zat. harta. barang. ###

Examples: Ada BENDA aneh di atas rumahku. = There is a strange THING on top of my house. HARTA-BENDAnya banyak sekali. = She has many POSSESSIONS. BENDA-BENDA yang ada di musium itu sangat berharga. = The THINGS which are in that musium are very valuable. Pikirkan masalah pendidikan juga, jangan hanya soal KEBENDAAN. = Think about education also, not just matters of MATERIAL WEALTH. ###

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Word: bendahara

Short Definition: treasurer, esp. of clubs, organizations, etc. PER--AN: 1. treasury. 2. wealth. +

English Definition: tresuarer, esp. of clubs, organizations, etc. PER--AN: 1. treasury. 2. wealth, riches. 3. repertory. ###

L2 Definition: Orang yang pekerjaannya mengurus masalah keuangan; penanggung jawab keuangan. ###

Examples: Sudah empat tahun saya memegang jabatan BENDAHARA. = It has been four years that I hold the TREASURER position. PERBENDAHARAAN KATAnya semakin banyak. = His VOCABULARY is getting richer. ###

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Word: bendera

Short Definition: flag.

English Definition: flag. see the picture of the national flag of Indonesia. ###

Examples: BENDERA nasional Indonesia adalah BENDERA Merah Putih. = The national FLAG of Indonesia is the Red and White FLAG. ###

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Word: benderang

Short Definition: bright, brilliant

English Definition: bright, brilliant ###

Examples: Pada malam hari rumah itu selalu terang BENDERANG = At night time that house is always BRIGHT (of lots of lights). ###



Word: bendi

Short Definition: horse-drawn vehicle (Padang).

English Definition: horse-drawn vehicle (Padang). ###

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Word: bendung

Short Definition: dike

English Definition: dike, dam MEM- : 1. dam up; 2. dam, stem, check; 3. repress MEM- I : dam up TER- : 1. dammed (up); 2. held back -AN : 1. dike; 2. dam, weir PEM- : 1. one who checks or stems something; 2. something that dams up or stems PEM- -AN : 1. damming up; 2. impounding; 3. stemming, checking ###

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Word: bengal

Short Definition: stubborn, obstinate###

English Definition: * 1. momentarily deaf (as from a blow) 2. stubborn, obstinate 3. forward, impertinent, rude KE~AN = stubbornness, impertinence.###

Examples: Anak kecil itu sangat BENGAL = That kid is very STUBBORN.###



Word: bengek

Short Definition: tetek bengek = red tape, unnecessary and petty difficulties.

English Definition: tetek bengek = red tape, unnecessary and petty difficulties. ###

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Word: bengis

Short Definition: cruel, strict, harsh

English Definition: *cruel, strict, harsh *KE-AN: cruelty, harshness

Examples: Dictator negara itu sangat BENGIS = the dictator of that country is very CRUEL. KEBENGISANnya terhadap binatang sudah diketahui oleh para tetangganya = his CRUELTY toward animals has been known by his neighbors.



Word: bengkak

Short Definition: swollen.

English Definition: swollen. ###

L2 Definition: Bagian tubuh yang membesar karena penyakit/luka. ###

Examples: Luka di lututnya semakin MEMBENGKAK. = The wound on his knee is becoming more SWOLLEN. ###

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Word: bengkalai

Short Definition: neglect, leave unattended or unfinished

English Definition: *MEM--KAN: neglect, left unfinished *TER-- : left in an unfinished state; neglected

L2 Definition: tidak memperdulikan, meninggalkan tanpa menyelesaikan sesuatu

Examples: Komputer ini menjadi rusak karena TERBENGKALAI = the computer was finally broken since it was being NEGLECTED. Sari MEMBENGKALAIKAN pekerjaan rumahnya dan sekarang dia dihukum oleh gurunya = Sari LEFT her homework UNFINISHED and now she is being punished by teacher###



Word: bengkel

Short Definition: workshop; repair shop

English Definition: 1. a place where people go to get their cars repaired 2. an artist's studio 3. a repair shop, a place where mechanic works

Examples: Mobil Adi rusak, jadi dia harus membawanya ke BENGKEL = Adi's car is broken, so he has to take the car to the repair shop. Sepanjang hari seniman itu bekerja di BENGKELnya = The artist works in his workshop for the whole day.



Word: bengkok

Short Definition: bent.

English Definition: bent. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak lurus; melengkung. ###

Examples: Kayu yang BENGKOK itu tidak baik untuk tiang rumah. = The BENT wood is not good for house pillar. ###

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Word: Bengkulu

Short Definition: 1. a province in Indonesia. 2. capital city of the Province of Bengkulu.

English Definition: 1. a province in Indonesia, located on the Island of Sumatra. 2. capital city of the Province of Bengkulu. ###

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Word: benih

Short Definition: seed, semen, germ of procreation. PEM--AN: germination.

English Definition: seed, semen, germ of procreation. PEM--AN: germination. ###

L2 Definition: Bibit yang akan ditanam. ###

Examples: Belum waktunya kita melakukan PEMBENIHAN karena cuaca masih dingin. = It's not yet time to SOW SEED because the weather is still cold.###

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Word: bening

Short Definition: clear, transparent. MEM--KAN: to purify, make clear. KE--AN: clarity.

English Definition: ^ clear, transparent. MEM--KAN: to purify, make clear. KE--AN: clarity. ###

L2 Definition: Bersih dan bisa tembus cahaya. ###

Examples: KEBENINGAN air telaga itu menggodaku untuk mencebur ke dalamnya. = The CLARITY of the water of that lake tempted me to jump into it.###

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Word: benjol

Short Definition: 1. lump, bump, protruding tumor; bruise, swollen

English Definition: lump, bump, protruding tumor *BER-- : bruised, swollen *--AN: lump, swelling

L2 Definition: bengkak

Examples: Kepalanya terbentur meja dan BENJOL = He hit his head on the table and he has a BUMP now. Luka di kakinya sekarang BERBENJOL = the wound on his leg is SWOLLEN. BENJOLAN di kepalamu itu harus segera diobati = The LUMP on your head should be treated. ##



Word: bensin

Short Definition: gasoline.

English Definition: gasoline. ###

L2 Definition: Minyak bumi yang dipakai sebagai bahan bakar. ###

Examples: Kita harus mengisi BENSIN dahulu sebelum berangkat. = We have to put in GASOLINE first before we go. ###

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Word: bentak

Short Definition: snap, growl at.

English Definition: snap, growl at. ###

L2 Definition: Mengeluarkan suara keras karena marah; hardik. ###

Examples: Tidak seharusnya kau MEMBENTAK ibumu. = You should not SNAP at your mother. ###

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Word: bentang

Short Definition: landscape. MEM-: spread out, reach. MEM--I: spread over s.t. Also MEM--KAN+

English Definition: ^landscape. MEM-: spread out, reach. MEM--I: spread over s.t. MEM--KAN: 1. spread s.t. out. 2. explain. -AN: expanse, s.t. extended.###

L2 Definition: Terbuka dengan luas; hal yang bisa dilihat dengan nyata tidak tertutup oleh hal lain. ###

Examples: Sawah yang dahulu MEMBENTANG luas di desaku sudah tidak ada lagi kini. = The wet rice fields that previously were SPREAD OUT wide around my village are now no longer there. Burung kecil itu berusaha terbang dengan MEMBENTANGKAN sayapnya. = That little bird tried to fly by SPREADING OUT its wings. Di sepanjang pantai itu akan kau lihat BENTANGAN ikan-ikan kecil yang dikeringkan. = All along that beach you will see WIDE EXPANSES of small fish being dried. ###

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Word: bentar

Short Definition: see SEBENTAR

English Definition: see SEBENTAR ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: bentara

Short Definition: herald, courier, sergeant###

English Definition: herald, courier, sergeant###

Examples: Dia bekerja sebagai BENTARA di perusahaan surat kabar = He works as a COURIER in a newspaper company.###



Word: benteng

Short Definition: 1. fort, fortress 2. fortification, entrenchment 3. bulwark, stronghold

English Definition: 1. fort, fortress 2. fortification, entrenchment 3. bulwark, stronghold. BER- : to be fortified. MEM--I: to fortify s.t. PER--AN: fortification. --AN: a wall. ###

L2 Definition: Bangunan/tembok yang kuat tempat berlindung. ###

Examples: BENTENG Makassar sekarang dipakai sebagai museum. = FORT Makassar is now used as a museum. Bukit ini merupakan BENTENG yang alamiah dari serangan musuh. = This hill is a natural ENTRENCHMENT from enemy attack. Kami adalah BENTENG Pancasila! = We are the BULWARK for Pancasila! Daerah itu sudah BERBENTENG. = That region has already been fortified. Siapa yang akan MEMBENTENGI peleton saya? = Who is going to COVER my platoon? Kolonel Sembiring adalah ahli PERBENTENGAN. = Colonel Sembiring is an expert on FORTIFICATION. Kami merencanakan untuk membangun BENTENGAN di tepi sungai. = We plan to build A WALL in the bank of the river. ###

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Word: bentet

Short Definition: crack, burst###

English Definition: crack, burst###

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Word: bentrok

Short Definition: fight, collide###

English Definition: *fight, collide -AN: conflict, collision, disagreement MEM-AN: make a fight, make a collision###

Examples: *Mahasiswa Sulawesi Selatan BENTROK dengan pendukung Megawati = Students of South Sulawesi FOUGHT with Megawati's supporters.###



Word: bentuk

Short Definition: shape, form, type. BER-: have the shape or form of. Also MEM-, -AN, +

English Definition: ^*1 shape, form, type. *BER-: have the shape or form of. *MEM-: form, compose, fashion, mold. -AN: form, shape. PEM-: framer, shaper, maker. PEM--AN: formation, establishment. ###

L2 Definition: rupa/wujud gambaran/bangun sistem/susunan ###

Examples: Patung ini BENTUKnya seperti binatang. = The SHAPE of this statue is like an animal. Bagaimana BENTUK raut wajahnya? = What is the SHAPE of his profile like? Lapangan sepak bola selalu BERBENTUK segi empat. = A soccer field always HAS THE SHAPE of a rectangle. Bagian keamanan harus DIBENTUK segera. = A security force must BE FORMED immediately. Dengan cepatnya mereka MEMBENTUK barisan. = They FORMED a line quickly. ### ###

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Word: bentur

Short Definition: TER-: come to a stop or grief because of colliding with something.

English Definition: TER-: come to a stop or grief because of colliding with someone. ###

L2 Definition: tumbuk; bentrok. ###

Examples: Baru-baru ini kepalanya TERBENTUR tembok. = Recently, his head COLLIDED with a wall. Kerusuhan itu akibat adanya BENTURAN nilai dalam masyarakat. = The disturbance was caused by the COLLISION of values in the society. ###

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Word: benua

Short Definition: continent.

English Definition: *continent.

L2 Definition: Daratan dan lautan yang sangat luas. ###

Examples: Negeri Belanda ada di BENUA Eropa. = The Netherlands is on the CONTINENT of Europe. Rudal antarBENUA harus dihapuskan dari muka bumi. = InterCONTINENTAL rudals has to be eliminated from the face of the earth. ###

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Word: benur

Short Definition: shrimp fry###

English Definition: shrimp fry###

Examples: Petambak mengalami kesulitan dalam penyediaan BENUR = Fisherman experienced a difficulty in SHRIMP FRY supplies.###



Word: berabe

Short Definition: nuisance, complicated, difficult.

English Definition: nuisancc, complicated, difficult. ###

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Word: berahi

Short Definition: sexual passion, lust.

English Definition: sexual passion, lust. ###

L2 Definition: Sangat suka/cinta; nafsu sex. ###

Examples: BERAHInya timbul karena melihat gambar wanita telanjang. = His PASSION was aroused by seeing naked woman's picture. ###

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Word: berak

Short Definition: feces, excrement. BER-, MEM-: to defecate. Also MEM--I.

English Definition: ^feces, excrement. BER-, MEM-: to deficate. MEM--I: 1 to defecate on s.t. 2 to disgrace. ###

L2 Definition: Membuang kotoran besar dari perut. ###

Examples: Dilarang BERAK di tepi kali! = It is prohibited TO DISCHARGE on the river bank! Kucing itu kulempar batu karena MEMBERAKI kasur saya. = I threw a rock at that cat because it DEFECATED ON my mattress. ###

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Word: beranda

Short Definition: veranda, open porch of a house.

English Definition: veranda, open porch of a house. ###

L2 Definition: Bangunan kecil di muka rumah/apartemen tempat berangin-angin. ###

Examples: Biasanya kami sekeluarga duduk-duduk di BERANDA pada sore hari. = Usually we sit as a family on the VERANDA (when it starts cooling down) in the late afternoon.###

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Word: berang

Short Definition: angry; anger. MEM-: to become angry. Also MEM--I, PEM-.

English Definition: ^1 angry. 2 anger. MEM-: to become angry. MEM--I: to be angry at s.t. or s.o. PEM-: a short-tempered person. ###

L2 Definition: Marah besar; gusar. ###

Examples: Dia MEMBERANG karena perasaannya tersinggung. = She got ANGRY because her feelings were hurt. Tidak hanya kejam, orang itu juga sangat PEMBERANG. = That person is not only mean, she's also very SHORT-TEMPERED. ###

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Word: berangkat

Short Definition: see ANGKAT

English Definition: see ANGKAT

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Word: berangsang

Short Definition: MEM-: to be extremely angry. PEM-: an easily-angered person.

English Definition: ^MEM-: to be extremely angry. PEM-: an easily-angered person. ###

L2 Definition: Gusar sekali; merangsang seseorang untuk marah/berani dll. ###

Examples: Dengan MEMBERANGSANG hatinya dia jadi sangat berani. = When FURIOUSLY ANGRY he became very brave/reckless. ###

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Word: berani

Short Definition: audacious, bold, brave, courageous, dauntless. Also MEM--KAN, KE--AN, +

English Definition: ^*audacious, bold, brave, courageous, dauntless. *MEM--KAN: encourage, foster. *KE--AN: bravery, courage, boldness, pluck. *PEM-: 1 courageous person. 2 daredevil. ###

L2 Definition: tidak takut ###

Examples: Patih Gajah Mada dikenal sangat BERANI dalam berperang. = Gajah Mada is known as someone who was very COURAGEOUS in war. Saya akan MEMBERANIKAN diri menghadap baginda raja. = I will PLUCK UP MY COURAGE to meet His Highness. Walaupun nakal mereka adalah anak-anak yang PEMBERANI. = Although they are naughty, they are children who are BRAVE (PEOPLE). KEBERANIANnya timbul ketika menghadapi lawannya. = Her COURAGE arose when she confronted her enemy. ###

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Word: berantakan

Short Definition: in disorder.

English Definition: in disorder. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak beraturan; berserakan; cerai berai. ###

Examples: Rumahnya selalu BERANTAKAN. = His house ususally is in DISORDER. ###

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Word: berantas

Short Definition: fight against to extinguish.

English Definition: fight against to extinguish. ###

L2 Definition: basmi; musnahkan. ###

Examples: Ini obat untuk MEMBERANTAS hama padi. = This is a medicine to EXTINGUISH rice pests. ###

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Word: berapa

Short Definition: how much, how many; how (big, little, etc.). Also SE-, BE-, KE-.

English Definition: ^*1 how much, how many. 2 how (big, little, etc.). *SE-: 1 as much as. 2 so and so many. *BE-: several, some, a few. KE-: the how-manyeth (used for ordinal numbers). ###

L2 Definition: Kata untuk menanyakan jumlah. ###

Examples: BERAPA jumlah anakmu? = HOW MANY are your children? JAM BERAPA dia datang? = WHAT TIME did he come? Jumlah sepedanya ada BEBERAPA. = She has SEVERAL bicycles. Sakitnya tidak SEBERAPA. = She is not AS sick AS THAT. BERAPA banyak gula yang kau butuhkan? = HOW MUCH sugar do you need? ###

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Word: beras

Short Definition: hulled uncooked rice grains.

English Definition: *hulled uncooked rice grains. ###

L2 Definition: bahan baku nasi ###

Examples: BERAS ini berharga Rp. 1000,- sekilo. = This HULLED RICE is worth 1000 rupiahs per kilogram. BERAS KETAN lebih mahal harganya dari beras biasa. = GLUTINOUS RICE is more expensive than regular rice. JAMU BERAS KENCUR manjur sebagai obat batuk. = A MEDICINAL TONIC OF RICE AND HERBS is effective as a cough medicine. ###

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Word: berat

Short Definition: heavy; severe, serious; hard, difficult; weight. Also MEM-, MEM--I, +

English Definition: ^*1 heavy. 2 severe, serious. 3 hard, difficult. 4 weight. *MEM-: become heavy. *MEM--I: 1 weigh down. 2 weigh on. 3 burden. *MEM--KAN: 1 make things difficult for, worsen. 2 strengthen, stiffen. 3 stress, emphasize. 4 (Leg.) incriminate, implicate. *KE--AN: 1 objection. 2 be unwilling, disappointed. ###

L2 Definition: besar ukurannya sulit memihak. ###

Examples: BERAT sekali buku ini. = This book is very HEAVY. Ujianku tadi sangat BERAT. = My exam earlier was very DIFFICULT. Bayi ini BERBERAT badan 4 kilogram. = This child WEIGHS 4 kilograms. Tugas ini MEMBERATI pekerjaanku. = This duty HAS MADE my work MORE DIFFICULT. Banyak bukti-bukti yang MEMBERATKANmu. = There is alot of evidence INCRIMINATING you. Kenakalanmu MEMPERBERAT tanggung jawabku. = Your naughtiness INCREASES THE WEIGHT of my responsibilities. Dia KEBERATAN dengan tawaranmu. = She is DISAPPOINTED with your offer. ###

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Word: bercak

Short Definition: pockmarked, spotted

English Definition: pockmarked, spotted *--BAWAAN: birthmark *--DARAH: red spots on the skin

L2 Definition: sesuatu yang terkena noda

Examples: Andi mendapat alergi karena debu dan mukanya penuh dengan BERCAK merah = Andi was allergic of dust and his face is full with red SPOTS.###



Word: berdikari

Short Definition: be self-sufficient.

English Definition: (berdiri di atas kaki sendiri = stand on your own two feet.) be self-sufficient. ###

L2 Definition: Berdiri sendiri; tanpa bantuan orang lain. ###

Examples: Semua anakku sudah menikah dan BERDIKARI. = All of my childeren have married and become SELF-SUFFICIENT. ###

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Word: beres

Short Definition: in order, well done; finished, settled. MEM--I: put in order. Also MEM--KAN.

English Definition: ^*1 in order, well done. 2 finished, settled. *MEM--I: put in order. *MEM--KAN: 1 clear up, settle. 2 put in order, straighten up. ###

L2 Definition: Semua selesai dengan baik. ###

Examples: Jangan khawatir, pokoknya BERES! = Don't worry, everything is OK. Saya akan MEMBERESKAN urusan itu. = I will SETTLE that matter. Ibu sedang MEMBERESI barang-barang di dapur. = Mother is STRAIGHTENING UP things in the kitchen. ###

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Word: berhala

Short Definition: idol.

English Definition: idol. ###

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Word: berhasil

Short Definition: see HASIL

English Definition: see HASIL

L2 Definition: sukses



Word: berhenti

Short Definition: see HENTI

English Definition: see HENTI###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: beri

Short Definition: MEM-: give, bestow. MEM--KAN: give, hand over.

English Definition: ^*MEM-: 1 give, bestow. *MEM--KAN: give, hand over. *PEM-: giver, donor. *PEM--AN: gift. ###

L2 Definition: menyerahkan menyediakan ###

Examples: Ketika nenek sakit tidak seorangpun MEMBERI tahu kami. = When grandmother became sick, not a single person INFORMED us. BERIKAN uang atau nyawa! = GIVE (me your) money or (your) life! Tono yang MEMBERIKAN surat ini kepada saya. = Tono was the one who GAVE this letter to me. Lebih mulia menjadi seorang PEMBERI daripada peminta. = It is better to be A PERSON WHO GIVES than one who asks. Kenang-kenangan ini PEMBERIAN ibu mertuaku. = This momento is a GIFT of my mother-in-law. ###

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Word: beringas

Short Definition: 1. hot-tempered, wild; 2. furious

English Definition: *KE--AN: wildness, savageness

L2 Definition: ganas, liar

Examples: Dengan wajah BERINGAS, dia menyerang kawannya = With a FURIOUS look, he attacked his friend.##



Word: beringin

Short Definition: banyan, waringan tree.

English Definition: banyan, waringan tree. ###

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Word: berisik

Short Definition: 1. noisy, tumultuous; 2. uproar, noise

English Definition: 1. noisy, tumultuous; 2. uproar, noise

L2 Definition: ribut, kacau

Examples: Saya tidak bisa tidur semalam, Ani dan kawan-kawannya sangat BERISIK = I could not sleep last night, Ani and friends were too NOISY.##



Word: berita

Short Definition: news, report. MEM--KAN: report about s.t. TER-: reportedly. Also PEM-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^1. news. 2. report, announcement. MEM--KAN: report about s.t. TER-: reportedly. PEM-: reporter. PEM--AN: 1. news release. 2. communication. 3. notification.###

L2 Definition: Kabar; laporan mengenai suatu peristiwa; informasi. ###

Examples: BERITA tentang gempa bumi itu sungguh menyedihkan. = The NEWS about the earthquake is really saddening. Tadi pagi TVRI MEMBERITAKAN tentang meletusnya gunung Merapi. = This morning TVRI (Television of the Republic of Indonesia) REPORTED THE NEWS about the explosion of Mt. Merapi. PEMBERITAAN yang tidak benar bisa membingungkan masyarakat. = NEWS RELEASES that are incorrect can confuse the public. ###

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Word: beritahu

Short Definition: MEM-: 1. inform s.o. 2. report, tell about. Also MEM--KAN, TER-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: MEM-: 1. inform s.o. 2. report, tell about. MEM--KAN: 1. inform about. 2. announce. TER-: reportedly, it was told that. PEM--AN: announcement, notification. ###

L2 Definition: Memberikan kabar kepada orang lain. ###

Examples: Saya yang wajib MEMBERITAHU bila kamu bersalah. = I'm the one who has the responsibility to INFORM you if you make a mistake. Jangan MEMBERITAHUKAN hal-hal yang buruk kepadanya. = Don't INFORM him about unpleasant matters. Mengapa PEMBERITAHUAN itu datang terlambat? = Why has that INFORMATION come so late? ###

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Word: berkah

English Definition: see BERKAT.

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Word: berkas

Short Definition: bundle, bind together. MEM-: to bundle together. -AN: a bundle of s.t.

English Definition: *bundle, bind together. *MEM-: to bundle together. -AN: a bundle of s.t. ###

L2 Definition: kumpulan/ikatan ###

Examples: BERKAS surat-surat penting ini akan saya berikan kepada kepala sekolah. = I am going to give this BUNDLE of important letters to the principal. Udin MEMBERKAS lidi menjadi sapu. = Udin BUNDLED palm leaf mid-ribs into a broom. ###

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Word: berkat

Short Definition: blessing, favor; thanks to, owing to. MEM--I: bless, endow. Also KE--AN, -AN.

English Definition: ^*1 blessing, favor. 2 thanks to, owing to. *MEM--I: bless, endow. KE--AN: blessing. *-AN: food taken home from cerimonial meal.

L2 Definition: Sesuatu hal kebaikan yang diberikan oleh Tuhan. Doa restu. Makanan dalam kotak/besek yang dibawa pulang sehabis kenduri/selamatan. Oleh karena. ###

Examples: Semoga Tuhan MEMBERKATI perjalananmu. = May God BLESS your trip. Hanya BERKAT ibunya yang dia minta sebelum pergi merantau. = He asked only his mother's BLESSING before going abroad. BERKATAN kenduri dari rumah bu Lurah selalu istimewa. = The ritual GIFTS OF FOOD from the house of the village chief's wife are always special. BERKAT pertolonganmu aku bisa selamat dari bahaya itu. = THANKS TO your help, I was able to escape from that danger. ###

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Word: berkik

Short Definition: k.o. bird--pintailsnipe

English Definition: k.o. bird--pintailsnipe ###



Word: berkil

Short Definition: k.o. fish--perch

English Definition: k.o. fish--perch ###



Word: berlaku

Short Definition: to be in effect; see LAKU

English Definition: to be in effect; see LAKU

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Word: berlian

Short Definition: polished diamond

English Definition: polished diamond INTAN- all sorts of diamonds gems of all sorts ###



Word: bernas

Short Definition: well filled (of grains, fruit), well formed (of sugar cane).

English Definition: well filled (of grains, fruit), well formed (of sugar cane). ###

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Word: berontak

Short Definition: struggle, resist, rebel. MEM-: breakaway. PEM-: rebel. PEM--AN: rebellion.

English Definition: ^struggle, resist, rebel. MEM-: break away. PEM-: rebel. PEM--AN: rebellion, revolt. ###

L2 Definition: melawan untuk melepaskan diri dari sesuatu (kekuasaan, penindasan, penjajahan, etc.). ###

Examples: Karena selalu dihina akhirnya dia MEMBERONTAK dengan tidak mau bekerja lagi. = Because she was constantly humiliated, finally she REBELLED by not working any more. Jenderal Sudirman dikenal oleh Belanda sebagai PEMBERONTAK yang gagah berani. = General Sudirman was well-known by the Dutch as a brave and daring REBEL. PEMBERONTAKAN itu meletus karena rasa ketidakpuasan rakyat pada penguasa. = The REBELLION exploded because of the dissatisfaction felt by the people towards the authorities.###

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Word: bersih

Short Definition: clean, neat; innocent; pure, unadultrated. Also MEM--KAN, KE--AN.

English Definition: ^*1 clean, neat. 2 innocent. 3 pure, unadultrated. *MEM--KAN: clean up, purify. *KE--AN: cleanliness, purity. *PEM--AN: cleaning, purification, elimination. ###

L2 Definition: tidak ada kotoran. suci/tidak berdosa. ###

Examples: Rumah sakit "Sumber waras" terkenal sangat BERSIH. = The hospital "Fount of health" is famous as being very CLEAN. Dalam kasus korupsi itu, dia BERSIH tidak tersangkut-paut. = In that corruption case, he is FREE of any involvement. Kakak perempuanku rajin MEMBERSIHKAN rumah. = My elder sister is very diligent in CLEANING the house. Saya tidak setuju dengan peraturan pemerintah tentang PEMBERSIHAN becak di Jakarta. = I don't agree with the government's regulations concerning the ELIMINATION of pedicabs in Jakarta. Dia memang ahlinya dalam KEBERSIHAN lingkungan. = He is really an expert in environmental CLEANLINESS. ###

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Word: bersin

Short Definition: sneeze.

English Definition: sneeze. ###

L2 Definition: Keluar udara secara tiba-tiba dan tidak bisa ditahan dari hidung. ###

Examples: Barangkali karena udara dingin ini saya BERSIN terus menerus. = Maybe it's because of this cold air that I'm continually SNEEZING.###

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Word: bersit

Short Definition: SE-: 1. a burst of 2. a little of###

English Definition: *SE-: 1. a burst of 2. a little of MEM-: 1. burst out, gush forth 2. protrude, stick out 3. be prominent MEM-KAN: 1. whip out 2. exude (odor) TER-: unexpedtedly or involuntarily gush forth###

Examples: *SEBERSIT sinar matahari memasuki kamarku = A BURST OF sun shine entered my room.###



Word: bersut

Short Definition: MEM-: 1. hiss, spit at (of dogs, cats) 2. glare at, glower at###

English Definition: MEM-: 1. hiss, spit at (of dogs, cats) 2. glare at, glower at###

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Word: beruang

Short Definition: bear###

English Definition: bear###

Examples: Saya mengirimkan boneka BERUANG kepada ponakanku = I sent a BEAR doll to my niece.###



Word: beruk

Short Definition: short-tailed macaque (often trained to pick coconuts)###

English Definition: short-tailed macaque (often trained to pick coconuts)###

Examples: BERUK itu melompat dari satu pohon kelapa ke yang lainnya = A SHORT-TAILED MACAQUE jumped from one coconut tree to another.###



Word: berungut

Short Definition: MEM-: grumble, gripe###

English Definition: MEM-: grumble, gripe *MEM-I: grumble about, have a gripe against###

Examples: *Kyoko MEMBERENGUTI Yasou = Kyoko HAS A GRIPE AGAINST Yasou###



Word: besan

Short Definition: 1. relationship between parents whose children are married to each other. +

English Definition: 1. relationship between parents whose children are married to each other. 2. title used between people in this relationship. BER-, -AN: be related as parents-in-law. PER--AN: relationship between parents-in-law. ###

L2 Definition: Hubungan persaudaraan yang terjadi antara dua orang tua karena adanya perkawinan dari anak-anaknya; orang tua dari menantu. ###

Examples: Perkenalkan, ini Bu Patoppoi BESAN saya. = Allow me to introduce, this is Mrs. Patoppoi, my RELATIVE BY THE MARRIAGE OF OUR CHILDREN. Saya tidak menyangka akan BERBESANAN denganmu. = I never supposed I would be RELATED BY THE MARRIAGE OF OUR CHILDREN with you.###

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Word: besar

Short Definition: big, great, important. MEM-: to expand, get bigger. Also MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: *big, great, important. *MEM-: to expand, to get bigger. *MEM--KAN: to enlarge, to bring up. *KE--AN: too-big, oversized. *PEM--: an official or authority of higher level. ###

L2 Definition: lebih dari biasanya. tinggi dan gemuk. banyak. dewasa. akronim=kecil. ###

Examples: Meja ini BESAR sekali. = This table is very LARGE. Baru naik kelas tiga saja sudah BESAR KEPALA. = He only just entered the third grade and he's already getting BIG-HEADED. Balon yang diisi gas ini MEMBESAR terus. = This balloon which is being filled with gas is constantly GETTING BIGGER. Tidak mudah MEMBESARKAN lima orang anak. = It isn't easy to BRING UP five children. Bajunya kelihatan KEBESARAN untuknya. = His shirt looks TOO BIG for him. Sekarang anak Bu Totok sudah jadi PEMBESAR. = Mrs. Totok's son has now become A HIGH RANK OFFICIAL (BIG SHOT). ###

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Word: beser

Short Definition: tend to urinate frequently###

English Definition: tend to urinate frequently###

Examples: Pak Ngurah sering merasa BESER = Pak Ngurah TENDS TO URINATE FREQUENTLY.###



Word: beset

Short Definition: BESET1 = scraped (of skin). MEM-: skin, flay, scuff. BESET2 = occupied, taken.+

English Definition: BESET1 = scraped (of skin). MEM-: skin, flay, scuff. BESET2 = occupied, taken. MEM-: occupy, take over. TER-: occupied. ###

L2 Definition: 1. Terkupas; terkelupas. 2. Membelah/mengambil. ###

Examples: Duri bunga mawar itu yang MEMBESET kulitku. = It was the thorns of that rose that SCRATCHED OFF my skin. Semua kursi di baris terdepan sudah DIBESET oleh pengusaha itu. = All seats on the first row HAS BEEN TAKEN by that businessman. ###

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Word: besi

Short Definition: iron. MEM-: like iron, very strong.

English Definition: iron. MEM-: like iron, very strong. ###

L2 Definition: Logam yang keras dan kuat. ###

Examples: BESI lebih keras daripada timah. = IRON is harder than tin. Karena berolah-raga terus-menerus, otot-ototnya sampai MEMBESI.= Because of continuous exercise, her muscles BECAME LIKE IRON. ###

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Word: beskat

Short Definition: or besket : vest###

English Definition: *vest###

Examples: BESKAT yang digunakan Ibu Kathy serasi dengan roknya = THE VEST that Ibu Kathy wore matched with her skirt.###



Word: beskit

Short Definition: cookie###

English Definition: cookie###

Examples: Endang suka makan BESKIT = Endang likes to eat COOKIES.###



Word: beslah

Short Definition: seizure, confiscation. MEM-: seize, confiscate. -AN: booty, confiscated goods. +

English Definition: seizure, confiscation. MEM-: seize, confiscate. -AN: booty, confiscated goods. PEM--AN: seizure, confiscation. ###

L2 Definition: Mengukur untuk diambil; menyita. ###

Examples: Pengadilan memutuskan supaya polisi MEMBESLAH rumahnya. = The court decided that the police should CONFISCATED his house. Semua obat terlarang ini adalah barang BESLAHAN polisi. = All of these illegal drugs are CONFISCATED goods (taken) by the police. PEMBESLAHAN pabrik itu dilakukan tanpa sepengetahuan pemiliknya. = The CONFISCATION of that factory was done without the knowledge of its owner. ###

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Word: beslit

Short Definition: 1. gvt. decree 2. letter of appointment###

English Definition: 1. gvt. decree 2. letter of appointment###

L2 Definition:

Examples: Pak Hadi menerima BESLIT sebagai guru bulan lalu = Pak Hadi received LETTER OF APPOINTMENTas a teacher last month.###



Word: besok

Short Definition: tomorrow.

English Definition: *tomorrow.

L2 Definition: Hari sesudah hari ini. ###

Examples: BESOK paman akan datang dari Bandung. = TOMORROW, Uncle will arrive from Bandung. Hari ini hari Sabtu; BESOK hari Minggu. = Today is Saturday; TOMORROW is Sunday. ###

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Word: besot

Short Definition: scraped, scratched (of foot)###

English Definition: scraped, scratched (of foot)###

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Word: bestari

Short Definition: 1. expert, skilled 2. bright, clever###

English Definition: 1. expert, skilled 2. bright, clever###

Examples: Tukang kayu itu terkenal BESTARI = That carpenter is very SKILLED.###



Word: bestek

Short Definition: specification, plan (of construction)

English Definition: *specification, plan (of construction)

Examples: Kontraktor itu membangun gedung sekolah dengan menyalahi BESTEK = That contactor built the school building not according to the SPECIFICATION.###



Word: bestik

Short Definition: beefsteak###

English Definition: ^beefsteak###

Examples: Saya sangat senang memakan BESTIK = I really like eating BEEFSTEAK.###



Word: besuk

Short Definition: visit (a patient in hospital)

English Definition: *visit (a patient in hospital)

Examples: Saya akan memBESUK teman saya di rumah sakit nanti sore = I will VISIT my friend at the hospital this evening.### Jam BESUK di Rumah Sakit Asih jam berapa? = What are the VISITING HOURS at Asih Hospital?###



Word: betah

Short Definition: withstand, endure; like, be comfortable with.

English Definition: 1 withstand, endure. 2 like, be comfortable with. KE--AN: adjustment. ###

L2 Definition: Bisa melakukan sesuatu dalam jangka waktu yang lama; tahan. ###

Examples: Saya tidak BETAH lagi tinggal di sini. = I can not WITHSTAND to stay here anymore. KEBETAHAN dia bekerja di perusahaan itu karena gajinya besar. = His ADJUSTMENT to working in that factory was because his salary was big.###

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Word: betapa

Short Definition: how very.

English Definition: *how very. ###

L2 Definition: Kata tanda rasa heran, kagum, sedih, dll. ###

Examples: BETAPA sedihnya gadis yang kematian kekasihnya itu. = HOW VERY sad is that girl who suffered the death of her loved one.

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Word: Betawi

Short Definition: Batavia (former name of the city of Jakarta); ethnic group native to Jakarta.

English Definition: *1 Batavia (a former name of the city of Jakarta). 2 name of the ethnic group native to the region of Jakarta.

L2 Definition: Nama lama untuk kota Jakarta. Nama sebuah suku bangsa/penduduk asli Jakarta. ###

Examples: Kota Jakarta dulu bernama kota BETAWI. = The city of Jakarta was called BETAWI before. Saya orang BETAWI asli. = I am a native of BETAWI. ###

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Word: betik

Short Definition: TER-: 1. be announced 2. leaked out, came to light (of secret)###

English Definition: ^TER-: 1. be announced 2. leaked out, came to light (of secret)###

Examples: TERBETIK berita bahwa Tommy Suharto membayar para perusuh = It was COME TO LIGHT that Tommy Suharto paid the provocateurs.###



Word: betina

Short Definition: female (usually of animals).

English Definition: female (usually of animals). ###

Examples: Anjing BETINA tetangga saya galak sekali = The FEMALE dog of my neighbor is very vicious.###

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Word: betis

Short Definition: calf of leg.

English Definition: calf of leg. ###

L2 Definition: Bagian kaki antara lutut dan pergelangan kaki. ###

Examples: BETIS saya bagus sekali = My calfs are very pretty.### Diberi BETIS, hendak paha (peribahasa) = Give him the CALF and he wants the whole leg; Give him an inch and he takes a mile (proverb).### Pencuri sapi itu dikelilingi pagar BETIS penduduk desa = The cow thief was ENCIRCLED by the villagers.###

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Word: beton

Short Definition: concrete

English Definition: *concrete

L2 Definition: *BETON bertulang = reinforced concrete BETON pratekan = prestressed concrete BETON molen = cement mixer *BETONisasi = program of changing (usually pathways) to concrete

Examples: Kota ini sudah penuh dengan BETON, tidak ada lagi ruangan hijau terbuka = This city is full with CONCRETE, there is no more green open space.### Gedung pencakar langit itu dibangun dengan BETON bertulang = That skyscrapper is built with reinforced CONCRETE.### Kota itu sedang melakukan program BETONisasi untuk semua jalan-jalan utama = That town is doing the program of CONCRETING (the patways) of the major roads.###



Word: betot

Short Definition: remove with force, pull off. KE-; TER-: accidentallt snatched.

English Definition: remove with force, pull off. KE-; TER-: accidentally snatched. ###

L2 Definition: Mencabut secara paksa. ###

Examples: Sudah kucoba untuk MEMBETOT tali itu tapi hasilnya tak ada. = I have tried to PULL OFF the rope but without any result. Uratnya TERBETOT dalam kecelakaan itu. = His muscle was SNATCHED in the accident. ###

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Word: betul

Short Definition: right, correct; true; exact, right; very, really. Also BETUL-BETUL, SE--NYA, +

English Definition: ^1 right, correct. 2 true. 3 exact, right. 4 very, really. BETUL-BETUL: truly, sincerely. SE--NYA: actually, in fact, as a matter of fact. MEM--KAN: repair, correct. KE--AN: by chance, coincidentally. ###

L2 Definition: tidak salah. sinonim: benar. ###

Examples: Tidak BETUL bahwa dia yang salah. = It isn't TRUE that he is the one who is wrong. Tindakanmu BETUL-BETUL bodoh. = Your action is TRULY stupid. Untuk MEMBETULKAN pintu itu mahal ongkosnya. = To REPAIR that door would cost a lot. KEBETULAN kami sama-sama tertarik dengan bahasa Indonesia. = BY CHANCE, we were all interested in Indonesian language. Saya mengatakan hal yang SEBETULNYA. = I spoke THE TRUTH of the matter. ###

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Word: BH

Short Definition: bra.

English Definition: bra. (From Dutch word: bustehouder.) ###

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Word: bhinneka

Short Definition: Unity in Diversity.

English Definition: (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika) " Unity in Diversity", Indonesia's national motto. ###

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Word: biadab

Short Definition: ill-mannered, impolite, uncouth###

English Definition: ^*1.ill-mannered, impolite, uncouth 2. uncivilized, barbaric, savage 3. uneducated, uncultured. KE-AN: 1. impertinence, rudeness, insolence 2. brutishness###

Examples: Pembunuhan empat belas siswa sekolah menengah di Littleton sangat BIADAB = The killing of fourteen high school students in Littleton is very UNCIVILIZED.###



Word: biak

Short Definition: biak1= fertile, prolific, fruitful; biak2= wet, damp; biak3= cud###

English Definition: biak1= fertile, prolific, fruitful *BER-: 1. multiply, flourish 2. breed MEM-: flourish, multiply, grow MEM-KAN: cultivate, breed, rear -AN: s.t. cultivated PEM-AN: breeding, rearing, cultivation biak2= wet, damp MEM-I: wet, damped biak3= cud###

Examples: *Pendirian partai politik-partai politik baru BERBIAK sejak kejatuhan Suharto = The foundings of new political parties have FLOURISHED since the departure of Suharto.###



Word: biang

Short Definition: mother, parent

English Definition: mother (of animal) *parent species (of plants)

L2 Definition: *riangleader, mastermind *origin, source *essence

Examples: BIANG keladi itu bisa dipotong-potong menjadi beberapa bagian lalu ditanam kembali = The MAIN ROOT STOCK of the taro plant can be cut into several pieces and then replanted.### Pemuda itu menjadi BIANG keladi kerusuhan di desanya = That young man became the MASTERMIND of the disturbance in his village.### BIANG perselisihan di antara kedua saudara itu adalah tanah warisan = The SOURCE of the disagreement between those two brothers is the land inheritance.### BIANG keringatnya sangat mengganggu orang itu = His prickly heat bothers that man very much.###



Word: bianglala

Short Definition: rainbow

English Definition: rainbow



Word: biar

Short Definition: let, permit; so that; although. -LAH: this will do, all right. Also -PUN, +

English Definition: ^*1 let, permit. 2 so that. 3 although. *-LAH: this will do, all right. -PUN: although. *MEM--KAN: 1 let, permit, allow. 2 neglect, let go. 3 leave s.o. alone. ###

L2 Definition: tidak apa-apa. agar supaya. meski. ###

Examples: Jangan dibersihkan. BIAR begitu saja. = Don't clean it. Just LET it be like that. Biasakanlah berolah-raga BIAR sehat. = Accustom yourself to atheletics SO THAT you are healthy. BIARLAH saya menderita asal kamu bahagia. = Just LET me suffer as long as you are happy. BIARPUN badannya kecil tetapi dia kuat sekali. = ALTHOUGH his body is small, he is very strong. Tidak baik MEMBIARKAN makanan terbuka begitu. = It isn't good to LEAVE that food open like that. ###

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Word: biara

Short Definition: monastery, abbey, friary###

English Definition: *1^monastery, abbey, friary 2. convent, nunnery MEM-: become a member of a cloistered community###

Examples: Heni memutuskan untuk mendaftar ke BIARA Sempurna tahun depan = Heni decided to register to the Sempurna MONASTERY next year.###



Word: bias

Short Definition: ray, reflection, extension fragment.

English Definition: ray, reflection, extension fragment. ###

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Word: biasa

Short Definition: usual; accustomed to; ordinary, commonplace. Also -NYA, MEM--KAN, +

English Definition: ^*1 usual, customary. 2 used to, accustomed to. 3 ordinary, commonplace. *-NYA: usually, customarily. *MEM--KAN: make s.o. accustomed, make s.t. usual. *TER-: 1 habitual. 2 to have become accustomed to. *KE--AN: habit, custom. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak aneh. Memang begitu. ###

Examples: Ini tidak istimewa, BIASA saja. = This isn't special, just COMMON. Tidak BIASANYA dia terlambat begini. = He isn't USUALLY late like this. Jangan MEMBIASAKAN merokok! Rokok tidak baik bagi kesehatan. = Don't ACCUSTOM yourself to smoke! Smoking isn't good for your health. Mudah saja menjalankan mesin ini kalau sudah TERBIASA. = It's very easy to operate this machine if you are already ACCUSTOMED to it. Membaca koran sudah menjadi KEBIASAAN suami saya. = Reading the newspaper has already become a HABIT of my husband. ###

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Word: biawak

Short Definition: monitor lizard

English Definition: monitor lizard ###



Word: biaya

Short Definition: expense, fee, cost

English Definition: *expense, fee, cost

L2 Definition: *meM--i = to finance, to fund peM-- = financer *peM--an = financing, funding

Examples: BIAYA hidup di New York tinggi sekali = The COST of living in New York is very high.### Bagi tukang becak itu, berat sekali untuk MEMBIAYAI anaknya bersekolah di SD = For that becak driver, it is very hard to FINANCE his child to go to elementary school.### PEMBIAYAAN darma wisata murid-murid dibebankan kepada para orang tua = The FINANCING of the tour for the sudents is burdened to the parents.###



Word: bibi

Short Definition: 1. aunt; 2. form of address to older woman

English Definition: aunt or aunty form of address to older woman

L2 Definition: saudara perempuan ayah atau ibu. istri dari paman

Examples: Apa kabar BIBI? akan kemana hari ini? = How are you AUNTY? Where are you going today?###



Word: bibir

Short Definition: lip

English Definition: lip ###



Word: bibit

Short Definition: seed, seedling (i.e., of a plant); cause; germ; novice.

English Definition: 1. seed, seedling (i.e., of a plant). 2. cause, origin. 3. germ, bacteria. 4. novice, fledgling. PEM--AN: seedling. ###

L2 Definition: benih; bakal tumbuhan (semaian); penyebab terjadinya sesuatu. ###

Examples: BiBIT kelapa ini sumbangan Haji Rahman. = This coconu SEED is donated by Haji Rahman. BIBIT pertengkaran itu datang dari pembagian warisan yang tidak adil. = The ORIGIN of that conflict came from the injustice in the division of the inheritance. BIBIT penyakit ini datangnya dari desa sebelah. = The GERMS of this disease come from the neighboring village. Ini adalah proyek PEMBIBITAN kopi Toraja. = This is a SEEDLING project for TORAJA coffee. ###

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Word: bibliograf

Short Definition: bibliographer

English Definition: bibliographer ###



Word: bicara

Short Definition: to speak. BER-: to speak. MEM--KAN: to talk about s.t. or s.o. Also PEM--AN.

English Definition: *to speak. *BER-: to speak. *MEM--KAN: to talk about s.t. or s.o. *PEM--AN: discussion. ###

L2 Definition: berkata, omong-omong. ###

Examples: Saya disuruh BICARA apa? = What I was asked TO SPEAK about? Siapa yang akan BERBICARA nanti? = Who will SPEAK later? Untuk MEMBICARAKAN proyek ini semua pihak harus dipanggil. = In order to DISCUSS that project, all parties must be summoned. Belum ada PEMBICARAAN mengenai hari pernikahanmu. = There isn't yet any DISCUSSION concerning your wedding day. Pak Muis yang akan menjadi PEMBICARA di seminar ini. = Mr. Muis is the one who will be the SPEAKER at this seminar. ###

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Word: bicokok

Short Definition: small crocodile

English Definition: small crocodile ###



Word: bicu

Short Definition: jack for raising weights

English Definition: jack for raising weights ###



Word: bidadara

Short Definition: male sprite

English Definition: male sprite ###



Word: bidadari

Short Definition: celestial nymph, fairy.

English Definition: celestial nymph, fairy. ###

L2 Definition: Putri yang datang dari kahyangan; putri yang dianggap suci dan berbudi luhur. ###

Examples: Jaka Tarub telah mencuri selendang BIDADARI Biru. =Joko Tarub has stolen the scarf of the Blue Nymph.###

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Word: bidah

Short Definition: heresy

English Definition: heresy ###



Word: bidai

Short Definition: bamboo or rattan screen

English Definition: bamboo or rattan screen basket work splint base (baseball) BER- 2 be placed in splints MEM- place in splints ###



Word: bidak

Short Definition: pawn

English Definition: pawn (chess) ###



Word: bidal

Short Definition: proverb, maxim

English Definition: proverb, maxim thimble ###



Word: bidan

Short Definition: midwife. MEM--I: act as a midwife to s.o.

English Definition: *midwife. *MEM--I: act as a midwife to s.o. ###

L2 Definition: Orang yang pekerjaannya membantu dalam proses melahirkan bayi. ###

Examples: Tidak ada dokter kandungan di sini, hanya BIDAN Tuti yang biasanya membantu ibu-ibu melahirkan. = There isn't an obstetrician here, only MIDWIFE Tuti, who usually helps women give birth. Bu Mery yang MEMBIDANI kelahiranku. = Mrs. Mery was the one who ACTED AS A MIDWIFE for my birth. ###

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Word: bidang

Short Definition: area, field; classifier for broad objects. Also MEM--I, -AN.

English Definition: ^1 area, field. 2 classifier for broad objects. MEM--I: excell/specialize in a certain field of work or study. -AN: sector, plot. ###

L2 Definition: ruang; luas; arena. ###

Examples: Dia memang ahlinya dalam MEMBIDANGI masalah keuangan. = Indeed, his expertise is SPECIALIZING in financial problems.###

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Word: bidara

Short Definition: jujube or date tree

English Definition: jujube or date tree ###



Word: bidari

Short Definition: base

English Definition: base (baseball) ###



Word: bidas

Short Definition: pierce, penetrate

English Definition: also MEM- penetrate, pierce spring back, fly back (when released) fly from, shoot away attack verbally ###



Word: bidik

Short Definition: aim. MEM-: to take aim. MEM--KAN: to aim s.t. Also PEM-.

English Definition: aim. MEM-: to take aim. MEM--KAN: to aim s.t. PEM-: sight (of a gun, etc.) ###

L2 Definition: Mengincar/mengarah suatu sasaran. ###

Examples: Konsentrasinya terganggu ketika sedang MEMBIDIK burung. = His concentration was disturbed while AIMING AT a bird. Dia sedang MEMBIDIKKAN kameranya ke kolam ikan itu. = She is AIMING her camera towards the fish pond. ###

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Word: biduan

Short Definition: male vocalist

English Definition: male vocalist



Word: biduanita

Short Definition: female vocalist

English Definition: female vocalist



Word: biduk

Short Definition: small fishing boat, boats used as floating market.

English Definition: small fishing boat, boats used as floating market. ###

Examples: BIDUK itu terombang-ambing oleh ombak lautan = The SMALL FISHING BOAT was tossed around by the ocean's waves##

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Word: bijak

Short Definition: 1. able, smart, experienced, wise; 2. witty, articulate ; see also BIJAKSANA

English Definition: *KE--AN: 1. wisdom; 2. policy

L2 Definition: pintar, berpengalaman

Examples: Pak Budi sangat BIJAK dan rendah hati = Pak Budi is WISE and humble. KEBIJAKAN pemerintah mengenai BBM diprotes masyarakat = The government POLICY on gasoline price has been protested by people.###



Word: bijaksana

Short Definition: wise, prudent. BER-: to be wise or prudent. KE--AN: wisdom.

English Definition: wise, prudent. BER-: to be wise or prudent. KE--AN: wisdom. ###

L2 Definition: Pandai menempatkan sesuatu dengan tepat; arif. ###

Examples: Orang tua yang BIJAKSANA akan memberikan imunisasi bagi anak-anaknya. = WISE parents will give immunization for their children. KEBIJAKSANAN yang diambil pak direktur tidak disetujui pemilik saham. = The POLICY that was taken by the director was not agreed to by the stockholders.###

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Word: biji

Short Definition: seed, kernel, classifier for small seed-like objects.

English Definition: 1 seed, kernel. 2 classifier for small seed-like objects.

L2 Definition: Isi dari buah-buahan; butiran yang kecil-kecil; kata bantu bilangan pada sejumlah benda. ###

Examples: BIJI kacang buncis ini bisa ditanam = The SEED of this green bean can be planted.### Pedagang itu juga menjual BIJI jagung = That seller also sells corn KERNELS.### Cincin emas itu dihiasi dengan enam buah BIJI berlian = That gold ring is decorated with six diamonds.### Ulanganmu dapat BIJI berapa? = What GRADE did your exam get?###

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Word: bikin

Short Definition: make, cause. MEM-: make, build. Also TER-, -AN, PEM-.

English Definition: ^*make, cause. *MEM-: make, build. *TER-: made from. *-AN: product. *PEM-: maker, builder. ###

L2 Definition: Menciptakan sesuatu. Sinonim: buat. ###

Examples: BIKIN repot saja anak ini. = This child only CAUSES trouble. Pekerjaan ayah saya MEMBIKIN mobil. = My father's work is MAKING automobiles. Kerajinan tangan ini TERBIKIN dari bambu. = This handiwork IS MADE FROM bamboo. Sepatu BIKINAN Cibaduyut sangat terkenal di Indonesia. = Shoes which are A PRODUCT of Cibaduyut are very famous in Indonesia. Tanyalah pada PEMBIKINnya. = Just ask the PERSON WHO MADE it. ###

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Word: biksu

Short Definition: Buddhist monk

English Definition: Buddhist monk



Word: bila

Short Definition: when, if.

English Definition: *when, if. ###

L2 Definition: Pada suatu waktu. kalau/jika. ###

Examples: BILA dia kembali dari medan perang? = WHEN did he come back from the battle field? Sari baru mau menjawab BILA ditanya. = Sari wants to answer only IF she is asked. ###

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Word: bilah

Short Definition: classifier for long flat objects suc as planks.

English Definition: classifier for long flat objects such as planks, or things shaped like knives or swords. ###

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Word: bilal

Short Definition: (Isl.) a muezzin (the person who performs the call to prayer).

English Definition: ^(Isl.) a muezzin (the person who performs the call to prayer). ###

L2 Definition: Orang yang bertugas azan diwaktu sembahyang akan dimulai; muazim. ###

Examples: Suara BILAL itu walaupun lantang tetapi sangat merdu. = The voice of MUEZZIN, even though piercing, is very melodic.###

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Word: bilamana

Short Definition: when

English Definition: when



Word: bilang

Short Definition: (Coll.) say; tell. MEM-: to count. MEM--KAN: say, tell s.t. -AN: number.

English Definition: ^*(Coll.) say, tell. *MEM-: to count. MEM--KAN: say, tell s.t. *-AN: number. ###

L2 Definition: berkata. membilang=menghitung. ###

Examples: BILANG padaku apa yang kau risaukan. = TELL me what it is that you are worried about. Setiap hari kerjanya hanya MEMBILANG uang saja. = Every day his work is just COUNTING money. 1,3,5, dan 7 adalah BILANGAN ganjil. = 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd NUMBERS. 2,4,6, dan 8 adalah BILANGAN genap. = 2, 4, 6, and 8 are even NUMBERS. ###

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Word: bilas

Short Definition: rinse, wash off

English Definition: *MEm-- = rinse, wash off *--AN = flushing, rinse

L2 Definition: ablution

Examples: Tolong BILAS piring-piring itu = Please RINSE OFF those plates.###



Word: bilik

Short Definition: room, compartment.

English Definition: *room, compartment. ###

L2 Definition: ruangan/kamar. ###

Examples: BILIKmu ada di sebelah mana? = Your ROOM is on which side? ###

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Word: bilur

Short Definition: welt, wound caused by whip

English Definition: *welt, wound caused by whip *BER--2 = be hurt by lashing

Examples: Tangan anak itu penuh dengan BILUR-BILUR merah = The hand of that child is full of red WELTS.### Punggung wanita itu BERBILUR-BILUR karena dianiaya oleh suaminya = The back of that woman is HURT BY LASHING because she was abused by her husband.###



Word: Bimas

Short Definition: guidance for the masses.

English Definition: (Bimbingan Massal) guidance for the masses. ###

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Word: bimasakti

Short Definition: MilkyWay

English Definition: *Milky Way

Examples: Bumi adalah anggota dari Galaksi BIMASAKTI = The earth is a member of MILKY WAY's galaxy.###



Word: bimbang

Short Definition: worried, anxious, hesitate. MEM--KAN: cause hesitation. KE--AN: worry.

English Definition: ^worried, anxious, hesitate. MEM--KAN: cause hesitation, anxiety. KE--AN: worry, hesitation, uncertainty.###

L2 Definition: Ragu-ragu; tidak menentu; merasa kurang percaya; berganti-ganti. ###

Examples: Aku BIMBANG untuk kawin. = I am HESITATED to marry. Ibu selalu MEMBIMBANGKAN nasib ayah yang sedang ke luar kota. = Mother always WORRIES ABOUT father's welfare when he's out of town. KEBIMBANGAN akan jodoh pilihan keluarga selalu merisaukanku. = UNCERTAINTY about the family's choice of my marriage partner always worries me. ###

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Word: bimbing

Short Definition: BER-: 1. find guidance. 2. hold hands, copperate. Also MEM-, -AN, PEM-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^BER-: 1. find guidance. 2. hold hands, cooperate. MEM-: 1. lead. 2. conduct. 3. introduce. -AN: leadership, guidance. PEM-: guide, leader, advisor. PEM--AN: leadership.###

L2 Definition: asuh/tuntun; pimpin. ###

Examples: Ya Allah, BIMBINGlah hamba dalam ujian ini. = Oh God, GUIDE me in this test. Aku yang selalu MEMBIMBING adikku dalam belajar. = I'm the one who always GUIDES my younger brother in his studies. BIMBINGAN tes yang saya ikuti sangat bermanfaat. = The test COUNSELING (course) which I took was very useful. Kakakku tahun ini menjadi PEMBIMBING pramuka (Praja Muda Karana). = My older brother this year became a scout LEADER. ###

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Word: bina

Short Definition: building, construction. MEM-: 1. build, construct. 2. develop, cultivate. +

English Definition: building, construction. MEM-: 1. build, construct. 2. develop, cultivate. TER-: cultivated. PEM-: 1. builder, cultivator. 2. highest rank in the civil service. PEM--AN: founding, establishment. ###

L2 Definition: 1. membangun, mendirikan 2. mengusahakan supaya lebih baik.

Examples: Mari bersama-sama MEMBINA masyarakat yang demokratis di Indonesia. = Let's develop together a democratic society in Indonesia. Ini contoh desa yang TERBINA dengan baik. = This is an example of village that is DEVELOPED nicely. Ibu Mamoto yang menjadi PEMBINA kelompok musik ini. = Mrs. Mamoto who is the CULTIVATOR of this music group. PEMBINAAN Bahasa Indonesia menjadi tanggung jawab pemerintah. = The ESTABLISHMENT of Indonesian language is the resposibility of the government. ###

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Word: Bina Graha

Short Definition: President's executive office

English Definition: President's executive office



Word: Bina Marga

Short Definition: directorate general of highway construction and maintenance

English Definition: directorate general of highway construction and maintenance



Word: binal

Short Definition: 1. rebellious (of child), uncontrollable; 2. disobedient, obstinate; 3. wild, untamed

English Definition: 1. rebellious (of child), uncontrollable; 2. disobedient, obstinate; 3. wild, untamed

Examples: Anak kecil itu BINAL sekali = That small child is very UNCONTROLLABLE.### Pak Kadir mempunyai seorang anak gadis perempuan yang BINAL = Pak Kadir has a single young daughter who is WILD.### Gajah di sirkus itu masih BINAL = The elephant in that circus is still UNTAMED.###



Word: binang

Short Definition: poinsettia

English Definition: poinsettia



Word: binar

Short Definition: bright

English Definition: bright

L2 Definition: BER--2 = sparkle very bright (eyes)

Examples: Melihat permata itu, matanya menjadi BERBINAR-BINAR = Seeing the diamond, her eyes become SPARKLING VERY BRIGHT.###



Word: binaraga

Short Definition: body building

English Definition: body building



Word: binasa

Short Definition: destroyed, wiped out. MEM--KAN: annihilate. KE--AN: death. Also PEM-, PEM--AN.

English Definition: ^destroyed, wiped out. MEM--KAN: annihilate. KE--AN: death, demise. PEM-: annihilator. PEM--AN: total destruction.###

L2 Definition: rusak; mati; musnah. ###

Examples: Kesatria yang gagah berani itu berhasil MEMBINASAKAN naga yang jahat. = The brave and daring knight succeeded in DESTROYING the wicked dragon. KEBINASAAN kota Hiroshima diakibatkan oleh letusan bom atom. = The ANNIHILATION of the town of Hiroshima was caused by the explosion of the atomic bomb. Di desa ini akan diadakan PEMBINASAAN hama padi secara menyeluruh. = In this village there will be a total WIPING OUT of rice blight. ###

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Word: binatang

Short Definition: animal. MEM--KAN: degrade, debase. KE--AN: bestiality, brutality.

English Definition: ^animal. MEM--KAN: degrade, debase. KE--AN: bestiality, brutality.###

L2 Definition: Makhluk hidup selain manusia dan tumbuh-tumbuhan; hewan. ###

Examples: Hanya BINATANG yang berbuat semacam itu. = Only ANIMALS who do like that. Tidak benar kalau petugas-petugas keamanan itu MEMBINATANGKAN para tahanan. = It's not right for the security guards to TREAT the prisoners LIKE ANIMALS. Nafsu KEBINATANGANnya timbul kalau datang amarahnya. = His ANIMAL passions arose when he lost his temper.###

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Word: bincang

Short Definition: converse, discuss. BERBINCANG-BINCANG = to converse, discuss.

English Definition: converse, discuss. BERBINCANG-BINCANG = to converse, discuss. ###

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Word: bingka

Short Definition: a k.o. sweet cake made of rice flour.

English Definition: a k.o. sweet cake made of rice flour. ###

L2 Definition: Kue yang dibuat dari tepung beras dan terasa manis. ###

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Word: bingkai

Short Definition: 1. frame; 2. brim, rime, fringe, edge

English Definition: meM--i = to frame ber--kan = framed with

L2 Definition: meM--i = to frame ber--kan = framed with

Examples: Saya tidak suka dengan bentuk BINGKAI kaca mata saya = I don't like the shape of my eyeglasses' FRAME.### Tadi malam Tuti MEMBINGKAI foto pacarnya = Last night Tuti FRAMED her boyfriend's picture.### Lukisan itu BERBINGKAIKAN bingkai kayu yang indah = That painting is FRAMED WITH wooden frame which is beautiful.###



Word: bingkis

Short Definition: gift, package

English Definition: MEM- -KAN = send gift -AN = gift, present, souvenir, parcel, package ###

Examples: Saya menerima BINGKISAN hari raya dari teman saya = I got a holiday PARCEL from my friend.###



Word: bingung

Short Definition: confused, disoriented. MEM--KAN: to confuse, bewilder. Also KE--AN.

English Definition: ^* confused, disoriented. *MEM--KAN: to confuse, bewilder. *KE--AN: 1 suffering from disorientation. 2 confusion, bewilderment. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak tahu apa yang terjadi. Tidak tahu arah. Tidak mengerti persoalan. ###

Examples: Setelah kecelakaan itu dia menjadi BINGUNG. = After that accident, he became CONFUSED. Apakah penjelasan saya MEMBINGUNGKAN kamu. = Does my explanation CONFUSE you? Ketika di pasar saya KEBINGUNGAN harus membeli apa. = When I was at the market I BECAME CONFUSED wondering what I needed to buy. ###

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Word: bini

Short Definition: (Derog.) wife.

English Definition: *(Derog.) wife. ###

L2 Definition: Sinonim: istri. ###

Examples: BINI satupun cukup kenapa harus punya lebih? = One WIFE is enough; why does anyone need to have more? ###

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Word: bintang

Short Definition: 1. star. 2. medal. BER-: starry, lucky, shine through. MEM--I: star in.+

English Definition: ^1. star. 2. medal, decoration. BER-: 1. starry. 2. lucky. 3. shine through. MEM--I: star in (movie). -AN: constellation. PER--AN: 1. astronomy. astrology. 3. horoscope.###

L2 Definition: Benda bercahaya di langit yang biasanya tampak di malam hari; tanda jasa yang berbentuk bintang. ###

Examples: Istriku selalu menjadi BINTANG dalam pesta-pesta. = My wife has always become the STAR in parties. Suasana malam yang BERBINTANG ini menambah pilu hatiku. = The atmosphere of this STARRY night makes me more heavy-hearted. Ayahnya adalah jenderal BERBINTANG tiga. = Her father is a three-STAR general. Siapa yang akan MEMBINTANGI filem cerita itu? = Who will STAR in this movie? Menurut ilmu PERBINTANGAN angka mujurku adalah delapan. = According to ASTROLOGY, my lucky number is eight. ###

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Word: bintik

Short Definition: dot, spek. bintik hujan = raindrops.

English Definition: dot, spek. bintik hujan = raindrops. ###

L2 Definition: ber--2 = having small spots bead (of sweat)

Examples: Karena sering kena panas matahari, mukanya menjadi BERBINTIK-BINTIK = Because having exposed to the sunray frequently, her face becomes HAVING SMALL SPOTS.### Di dahinya ada BINTIK-BINTIK keringat = On his forehead there are BEADS OF SWEAT.###

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Word: bintul

Short Definition: slight bump (usually from insect bite)

English Definition: slight bumb (usually from insect bite)

L2 Definition: bintul-bintul = have many bumps

Examples: BINTUL karena gigitan serangga itu jangan digaruk = The BUMP caused by the insect bite not to be scratched.### Tangan dan kaki anak itu penuh dengan BINTUL-BINTUL karena gigitan nyamuk = The arms and legs of that child full of BUMPS caused by mosquito bites.###



Word: biola

Short Definition: violin.

English Definition: violin.###

L2 Definition: suatu alat musik gesek.

Examples: Indah benar suara BIOLA itu. = How beautiful the sound of that VIOLIN is. ###

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Word: bioskop

Short Definition: movie theater.

English Definition: *movie theater. ###

L2 Definition: Gedung tempat pertunjukan film. ###

Examples: Kerjaan saya setiap malam Minggu adalah menonton film di BIOSKOP. = My activity every Saturday night is to watch a movie at the THEATER. ###

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Word: bir

Short Definition: beer.

English Definition: beer. ###

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Word: birahi

Short Definition: or BERAHI = sexual desire; passion, lust

English Definition: sexual desire, lust

L2 Definition: keinginan seksual, nafsu seks

Examples: Penari perut itu berusaha memancing BIRAHI para penonton = the belly dancer tried to stimulate the sexual desire of the audiences.###



Word: biri-biri

Short Definition: sheep

English Definition: sheep



Word: birit

Short Definition: buttocks, bottom, rear

English Definition: buttocks, bottom, rear ter--2 = helter skelter

L2 Definition: lari ter--2 = run head over heels

Examples: Kami semua lari TERBIRIT-BIRIT dikejar oleh seekor harimau = We all run HEAD OVER HEELS chased by a tiger.###



Word: biro

Short Definition: bureau, office.

English Definition: *bureau, office. ###

L2 Definition: kantor. ###

Examples: Semua surat-surat dan tiketmu akan diatur oleh BIRO perjalanan. = All of your letters and tickets will be arranged by the Travel BUREAU. ###

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Word: birokrasi

Short Definition: bureaucracy.

English Definition: bureaucracy. ###

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Word: biru

Short Definition: blue. KE-_-_-AN: bluish.

English Definition: *blue. *KE-_-_-AN: bluish. ###

L2 Definition: Salah satu nama warna. ###

Examples: Warna BIRU adalah warna kesukaan saya. =BLUE is my favorite color. Dari jauh laut itu berwarna KEBIRU-BIRUAN. = From afar, that ocean is a BLUISH color. ###

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Word: bis

Short Definition: bus.

English Definition: *bus. ###

L2 Definition: Alat angkutan umum. ###

Examples: Setiap pergi ke sekolah saya selalu naik BIS KOTA. = Every trip to school, I always ride a CITY BUS. ###

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Word: bisa

Short Definition: be able, can, could. SE--NYA: where possible, to the fullest extent.

English Definition: 1. ^*be able, can, could. 2. poison, venom *SE--NYA: where possible, to the fullest extent. ###

L2 Definition: Dapat melakukan sesuatu. ###

Examples: Anak kecil itu BISA berbicara dengan lancar. = That small child CAN speak fluently. Lakukan pekerjaanmu SEBISANYA sebelum beristirahat. = Do your work TO THE FULLEST EXTENT before resting. BISA laba-laba ini lebih mematikan daripada BISA ular kobra. = This spider's venom is more lethal than that of Cobra snake's. Hati-hati, ular itu BERBISA. = Be careful, that snake is venomous. ###

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Word: bisik

Short Definition: whisper. BER-: whisper, speak confidentially. MEM--KAN: 1. whisper. 2. suggest.+

English Definition: whisper. BER-: whisper, speak confidentially. MEM--KAN: 1. whisper. 2. suggest, imply. ###

L2 Definition: Berkata-kata dengan sangat pelan. ###

Examples: Waktu itu dia hanya BERBISIK saja di telingaku. = At the time he was only WHISPERING at my ear. Sebelum ajalnya dia sempat MEMBISIKKAN kata wasiat. = Before his death he was able to WHISPER his will. ###

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Word: bising

Short Definition: noise, rustle, rustling, buzzling###

English Definition: ^1. noise, rustle, rustling, buzzling 2. stupified 3. with singing ears 4. din, uproar, bustle * 5. noisy MEM-KAN: 1. (ear-) deafening 2. make o.'s ears sing KE-AN: noise, uproar###

Examples: * Konser KLA Project di stadion Senayan sangat BISING = KLA Project's concert in the Senayan stadium was very NOISY###



Word: bismillah

Short Definition: ^bismillah(i) ('rahmani'rrahim) (Isl.)in the name of Allah (God)###

English Definition: ^bismillah(i) ('rahmani'rrahim) (Isl.)in the name of Allah (God) 2. the Merciful 3. the Charitable###

Examples: Islam mengajarkan agar kaum Muslim memulai kegiatannya dengan BISMILLAH(I)(RAHMANI'RRAHIM) = Islam teaches Moslems to begin their activities in THE NAME OF ALLAH.###



Word: bisnis

Short Definition: business

English Definition: business



Word: bisu

Short Definition: mute, dumb. MEN-: to be dumb, speechless, silent, to act as a mute.

English Definition: mute, dumb. MEM-: to be dumb, speechless, silent, to act as a mute. ###

L2 Definition: tak dapat berbicara.

Examples: Ia MEMBISU ketika ditanya. = He was SILENT when questioned.

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Word: bisul

Short Definition: boil, carbuncle, ulcer, pimple###

English Definition: ^carbuncle, ulcer, pimple### see jerawat

L2 Definition: -jerawat = pimple on the face -benta = small abscess on upper lip### -an = suffer from ulcers or boils

Examples: Saya merasa tidak nyaman dengan BISUL dipipi kiriku = I feel uncomfortable with PIMPLES on my left cheek.### Rima tidak bisa duduk dengan nyaman karena dia BISULAN = Rima cannot sit comfortably because she suffers from boils.###



Word: bius

Short Definition: 1. unconscious, in a swoon 2.stunned###

English Definition: ^1. unconscious, in a swoon 2.stunned, intoxicated, drugged, stupified *MEM-(I): to anaesthetize, to shoote, to tranquilize PEM-AN: 1. anaesthetization 2. anaesthetic MEM-KAN: to drug, to anaesthetize###

L2 Definition: obat-: anaesthetic, narcotic, opiate

Examples: *Dokter Arni MEMBIUS Ahmad sebelum kakinya diamputasi = Doctor Arni ANAESTHETIZED Ahmad before his foot was amputated.###



Word: biut

Short Definition: obstinate (desease)###

English Definition: ^obstinate (desease)###

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Word: bivak

Short Definition: hut, bivouac.

English Definition: hut, bivouac. ###

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Word: biyung

Short Definition: (Javanese) mother

English Definition: (Javanese) mother

L2 Definition: Aduh BIYUNG! = Oh MOTHER!

Examples: Aduh BIYUNG, mengapa nasibku begini = Oh MOTHER, why my fate is like this (bad).###



Word: BKKBN

Short Definition: National Family Planning Coordinating Agency.

English Definition: (Badan Koordinasi Keluarga Berencana Nasional) National Family Planning Coordinating Agency. ###

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Word: BKPM

Short Definition: Investment Coordinating Board.

English Definition: (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal) Investment Coordinating Board. ###

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Word: BKR

Short Definition: People's Security Forces.

English Definition: (Badan Keamanan Rakyat) People's Security Forces. ###

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Word: blacu

Short Definition: calico, unbleached cotton###

English Definition: blacu or belacu ^calico, unbleached cotton###

Examples: Pada tahun 1960-an, orang-orang menggunakan kain BLACU sebagai bahan seragam kantor = In 1960s, people wore CALICO as material for official uniforms###



Word: blak-blakan

Short Definition: outspoken, blunt

English Definition: outspoken, blunt

Examples: Dia orangnya BLAK-BLAKAN dan terus terang = He is a person who is OUTSPOKEN and honest.###



Word: blangko

Short Definition: 1. blank 2. abstension from voting###

English Definition: ^*1. blank 2. abstension from voting **3. form to be filled in###

Examples: *Saya memilih BLANGKO dalam pemilihan kepala desa = I ABSTAINED FROM VOTING in the village leader election. ** Jika hendak melamar pekerjaan di kantor pos, kamu harus mengisi BLANGKO berwarna kuning = If you want to apply for a job in the post office, you have to fill in the yellow FORM.###



Word: blangkon

Short Definition: Javanese male batik headdress

English Definition: Javanese male batik headdress



Word: blantika

Short Definition: world, arena (of music)

English Definition: world, arena (of music)

Examples: Michael Jackson sangat terkenal di BLANTIKA musik pop = Michael Jackson is very famous in the WORLD of pop MUSIC.###



Word: blewah

Short Definition: kind of melon

English Definition: kind of melon



Word: blok

Short Definition: 1. bolt, roll, cylinder. 2. block, street block. 3. bloc, alliance.

English Definition: 1. bolt, roll, cylinder. 2. block, street block. 3. bloc, alliance. *MEM--: [coll.] obstruct.###

Examples: Tolong belikan satu BLOK kain di pasar = Could you buy me a ROLL of cloth at the market?? Dia tinggal dua BLOK dari rumah kami = He lives two BLOCKS from our house. Indonesia termasuk negara non-BLOK = Indonesia is one of the non-BLOC (non-ALIGNMENTS) countries.###



Word: blokir

Short Definition: MEM--: 1.blockade. 2.obstruct. 3. [Fin.] freeze (account), stop (check)

English Definition: MEM--: 1.blockade. 2.obstruct. 3. [Fin.] freeze (account), stop (check) *PEM--AN: blockading.##

Examples: Jalan itu telah DIBLOKIR polisi sehingga kami harus mencari jalan lain = The road has been BLOCKADED by the police so we had to find another way.###



Word: bludag

Short Definition: see BELUDAK

English Definition: see BELUDAK



Word: bobo

Short Definition: sleep (of young children or in children's speech)

English Definition: bobo or bobok = sleep

L2 Definition: tidur (untuk anak kecil)

Examples: Adik bayi sudah BOBOK ya?? = the baby is ASLEEP yet?? ###



Word: bobol

Short Definition: give way, collapse

English Definition: meM- = 1. ruin, destroy; 2. penetrate (sport); 3. tear down ke-an = 1. pierced, penetrated; 2. penetration; 3. caught unaware, hit (by theft)

Examples: Banjir besar yang terjadi minggu lalu MEMBOBOL bendungan di sungai itu = The big flood that happened last week DESTROYED the dam at that river.### Tadi malam rumah saya KEBOBOLAN = Last night my house was BROKEN IN (by theft).###



Word: bobot

Short Definition: 1. heavy. 2. weight, heaviness. 3. integrity, quality. MEM--I: add weight to s.t

English Definition: 1. heavy. 2. weight, heaviness. 3. interity, quality (of literature, persons, etc.). MEM--I: add weight to s.t. ###

L2 Definition: Berat suatu benda; nilai; mutu. dll. ###

Examples: BOBOTku turun tiga kilo. = My WEIGHT is down three kilograms. Kapal itu BERBOBOT 2000 ton. = That ship has a weight of 2000 tons. Jarang saya lihat tulisan BERBOBOT di majalah itu. = Seldom that I see a QUALITY article in that magazine. Kenakalan anak itu MEMBOBOTI pikiranku saja. = The naughtyness of that child is ADDING WEIGHT TO my thought. ###

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Word: bobrok

Short Definition: 1. dilapidated, shoddy, ramshackle; 2. rotten, degenerate

English Definition: KE-AN: collapse, badness MEM-AN: collapse, topple, bring down

Examples: Sudah terlalu banyak KEBOBROKAN di dalam masyarakat kita sekarang = There are so many BADNESS in our society now##



Word: bocor

Short Definition: leak

English Definition: leak leak, be leaky urinate suffer from diarrhea bleed MEN- -KAN divulge, leak (a secret) cause leak, puncture KE- -AN damage by leakage leakage, divulgence puncture -AN leak leakage PEM- one who reveals secrets PEM- -AN leaking divulging (secrets, etc.) ###



Word: bodoh

Short Definition: stupid, dumb, dull-witted. MEM-: to act stupid. Also MEM--KAN, KE--AN.

English Definition: ^*stupid, dumb, dull-witted. *MEM--KAN: to keep ignorant, dupe. *KE--AN: stupidity, ignorance, error. ###

L2 Definition: Tidak memiliki pengetahuan. kurang mengerti. tidak pandai. ###

Examples: Kamu BODOH benar kalau tidak mengetahui cerita itu. = You are really STUPID if you don't know that story. Penjajah Belanda berusaha MEMBODOHKAN rakyat Indonesia. = The Dutch colonists tried to KEEP the Indonesian people IGNORANT. KEBODOHANnya sendiri yang menyebabkan kegagalan ujiannya. = His own STUPIDITY caused him to fail his exam. ###

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Word: Bogor

Short Definition: a city in West Java.

English Definition: a city in West Java. ###

L2 Definition: ###

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Word: bohong

Short Definition: lie, falsehood. BER-, MEM-: to tell a lie. Also MEM--I, KE--AN, PEM.

English Definition: ^*lie, falsehood. *BER-, MEM-: to tell a lie. *MEM--I: to lie to s.o., to deceive s.o. *KE--AN: lie, falsehood. *PEM-: liar. ###

L2 Definition: Bukan hal yang sebenarnya. Sinonim=dusta. ###

Examples: Berita BOHONG itu datang darinya. = That FALSE news came from her. Demi kebaikan, saya rela BERBOHONG. = For the good, I am willing to LIE. Jangan sekali-kali MEMBOHONGI orang tua karena akibatnya sangat buruk. = Don't ever LIE TO your parents because the consequences are very bad. Lama-lama akan ketahuan juga hal KEBOHONGAN itu. = Eventually that FALSEHOOD will become known. Kenapa kau percaya padanya? Dia seorang PEMBOHONG besar. = Why do you believe him? He's a big LIAR. ###

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Word: boikot

Short Definition: boycott

English Definition: meM- = boycott peM-an = boycotting

Examples: Para buruh pabrik sepakat MEMBOIKOT pemilik pabrik = The factory workers agree to BOYCOTT the factory owner.### PEMBOIKOTAN oleh para pegawai rumah sakit menyebabkan banyak orang sakit menjadi terlantar = The BOYCOTTING by the hospital workers causes many sick people become neglected.###



Word: bokong

Short Definition: 1. buttocks; 2. hindpart first, the wrong way around; 3. back

English Definition: 1. buttocks 2. hindpart first, the wrong way around 3. back

L2 Definition: meM- = 1. attack from the rear; 2. secretly, on the sly meM-i = turn the buttocks to peM-an = treacherous attack

Examples: Penyanyi dangdut yang bernama Inul mempunyai BOKONG yang besar = Dangdut singer whose name is Inul has big BUTTOCKS.### Tidak sopan MEMBOKONGI orang tua = Not polite to TURN THE BUTTOCKS TO the elder.###



Word: bokor

Short Definition: 1. copper or silver bowl with wide rim; 2. (sport) loving cup, trophy

English Definition: 1. copper or silver bowl with wide rim 2. (sport) loving cup, trophy



Word: bola

Short Definition: ball, spherical object.

English Definition: *ball, spherical object. ###

L2 Definition: Benda yang biasanya berbentuk bulat. ###

Examples: Siapa yang mengambil bola tennisku? = Who took my tennis BALLS? Ayo kita main SEPAK BOLA. = Come on! Let's play SOCCER. ###

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Word: bolak-balik

Short Definition: back and forth, to and fro.

English Definition: back and forth, to and fro, roundtrip. ###

L2 Definition: Sudah datang kemudian pergi lagi; pulang pergi. ###

Examples: Pekerjaannya memang mengharuskannya untuk pergi BOLAK-BALIK Yogya-Jakarta. = Her work really required her to go BACK AND FORTH between Yogya and Jakarta. Saya mau beli tiket BOLAK-BALIK. = I want to buy roundtrip ticket. ###

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Word: bolang-baling

Short Definition: 1. propeller; 2.weathervane, whirlgig

English Definition: 1. propeller; 2.weathervane, whirlgig

Examples: BOLANG-BALING perahu ini sudah rusak = The PROPELLER of this boat is broken.###



Word: boleh

Short Definition: be permitted, may. -LAH: all right. MEM(PER)--KAN: permit, allow.

English Definition: ^*be permitted, may. *-LAH: all right. *MEM(PER)--KAN: permit, allow. ###

L2 Definition: diijinkan. mendapat/memperoleh. ###

Examples: Saya BOLEH pergi denganmu malam Minggu nanti. = I AM ALLOWED go with you later on Saturday night. BOLEHKAH saya berjualan di sini?...BOLEH! = MAY I set up shop here? . . . ALRIGHT! Nenek MEMPERBOLEHKAN kami pergi berenang. = Grandmother PERMITTED us to go swimming. ###

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Word: bolong

Short Definition: 1. perforated, pierced; 2. precisely

English Definition: 1. perforated, pierced 2. precisely

L2 Definition: ber-2 = pierced, perforated meM-i = put a hole in s.t.

Examples: Ada BOLONG besar di ember Diah = There is a big HOLE on Diah's bucket.### Adi MEMBOLONGI tembok itu dengan bor = Adi MAKE A HOLE on the wall using a drill.### Jangan bermain-main di luar rumah pada tengah hari BOLONG = Don't play outside the house PRECISELY at noon.###



Word: bolos

Short Definition: to play truant, desert.

English Definition: to play truant, desert. ###

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Word: bolpoin

Short Definition: ballpoint pen, pen.

English Definition: *ballpoint pen, pen. ###

L2 Definition: Pena/alat untuk menulis yang berisi tinta. ###

Examples: BALPOIN ini lucu sekali modelnya. = This BALLPOINT PEN is of a very funny model. ###

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Word: bom

Short Definition: bomb.

English Definition: bomb. ###

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Word: bon

Short Definition: check, bill, voucher.

English Definition: ^*check, bill, voucher. *(ME)NGE-: 1 put on a monthly account, pay with an IOU, buy s.t. and pay later. ###

L2 Definition: Surat sebagai tanda meminjam barang. Surat yang berisi jumlah barang yang harus dibayar (biasanya kecil saja bentuknya). ###

Examples: Mana BONnya? Saya sudah selesai makan. = Where is the BILL? I am already finished eating. Saya akan MENGEBON barang ini dulu; nanti saya bayar bulan depan. = I will BUY this item ON CREDIT; I will pay for it next month. ###

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Word: bonceng

Short Definition: get a ride on a two-wheeled vehicle

English Definition: meM- = get a ride on a two-wheeled vehicle ber-an = ride along with s.o. on a two-wheeled vehicle

L2 Definition: 1. share in another's fame, bask in another's limelight 2. get a free ride (on train bus, etc.) 3. meM-i = get a free ride with s.o. 4. meM-kan = give s.o. a ride

Examples: Siti BERBONCENGAN sepeda dengan temannya pergi ke sekolah = Siti RIDES ALONG WITH HER FRIENDS ON A BICYCLE going to school.### Penyanyi muda itu tidak mau disebut sebagai MEMBONCENGI ketenaran ayahnya = That young singer does not want to be considered as to GET A FREE RIDE from her father's fame.###



Word: boneka

Short Definition: doll.

English Definition: doll. ###

L2 Definition: anak-anakan, tiruan anak untuk permainan. ###

Examples: Itu BONEKA kesayangan anakku. = That is my daughter's favorite DOLL. ###

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Word: bongkah

Short Definition: numeral classifier for clumps, lumps, etc. -AN: chunk, hunk.

English Definition: *numeral classifier for clumps, lumps, etc. *-AN: chunk, hunk. ###

L2 Definition: Gumpalan sesuatu, biasanya untuk barang-barang tambang. ###

Examples: Pak Samat kaya mendadak karena menemukan SEBONGKAH emas. = Mr. Samat became suddenly rich because he found A LUMP of gold. BONGKAHAN batu itu harus disingkirkan dulu. = That HUNK of rock must be put to the side first. ###

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Word: bongkar

Short Definition: take apart. MEM-: 1. force open, break in. 2. demolish. 3. disclose. +

English Definition: take apart. MEM-: 1. force open, break in. 2. demolish, dismantle. 3. disclose (a secret). MEM--I: take apart. -AN: unloaded goods. PEM-: o. who breaks open. PEM--AN: disclosure. ###

L2 Definition: Merusak; mengangkat muatan dari kapal. ###

Examples: Kapal itu sedang MEMBONGKAR muatannya. = The ship is UNLOADING its load. Dia MEMBONGKARI isi lemari karena mencari kunci mobilnya. = He TOOK APART the cabinet contains because he was looking for his car keys. BONGKARAN bangunan itu berserakan dimana-mana. = The UNLOADED building MATERIALS are scattered everywhere. PEMBONGKARAN gedung itu ditentang banyak pihak. = The DEMOLITION of the buiding was protested by many parties. ###

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Word: bongkok

Short Definition: or bungkuk: crooked, bent (over), humped

English Definition: ^crooked, bent (over), humped *MEM-: stoop or bend (over) MEM-2: 1. bow respectfully 2. lower or demean o.s. 3. bend (the back) MEM-I: stoop in direction of s.t. MEM-KAN: bend (the back) TER-2: bend (from age. etc.) -2AN: 1. repeatedly bowing or bending 2. engage in foolish bowing PEM-AN: bending, stooping, bowing###

L2 Definition: badan bongkok = hunchbacked###

Examples: *Saya harus MEMBUNGKUK ketika memungut pensil di bawah meja = I had to BEND OVER when picking up the pencil underneath the table.###



Word: bongkol

Short Definition: 1. knob 2. hump 3. head (of lettuce)

English Definition: ^1. knob 2. hump 3. head (of lettuce) *BER-: having a hump###

Examples: *Sebagian orang menganggap lembu BERBONGKOL kramat = Some people believe that cows WITH HUMPS are sacred.



Word: bongkot

Short Definition: 1. tree trunk 2. tree stump 3. base of plant stem

English Definition: ^*1. tree trunk 2. tree stump 3. base of plant stem 4. base -AN: with a stump###

Examples: *Pak Amir memindahkan BONGKOT yang menghalangi pintu pagarnya = Pak Amir removed the TREE TRUNK that hampered his door gate.###



Word: bongsor

Short Definition: 1. oversized, overweight 2. big, tall###

English Definition: ^1. oversized, overweight 2. big, tall###

Examples: Dibandingkan dengan umurnya, badan Kendall nampak BONGSOR = Compared to his age, Kendall's body is OVERSIZED.###



Word: bonjol

Short Definition: 1. lump 2. projection 3. protrude###

English Definition: ^1. lump 2. projection 3. protrude###

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Word: bontot

Short Definition: bontot1: (Jv) rice wrapped in leaves to eat away from home; bontot2: (Jv) younges

English Definition: ^bontot1: (Jv) rice wrapped in leaves to eat away from home *MEM-: bring food on trip -AN: 1. s.t wrapped (in cloth, etc.) for carrying, (cloth) bundle, 2. food for journey **bontot2: (Jv) youngest (child)

Examples: *Evi senang MEMBONTOT jika mengadakan perjalanan jauh = Evi likes to BRING FOOD if going ON a long TRIP.### **Maimunah adalah anak BONTOT Pak Kusdi = Maimunah is Pak Kusdi's YOUNGEST child.###



Word: bordil

Short Definition: brothel

English Definition: brothel

Examples: Wanita muda itu bekerja di sebuah rumah BORDIL di kota = That young woman works at a BROTHEL house in the city.###



Word: bordir

Short Definition: embroidery

English Definition: meM- = embroider -an = embroidery

Examples: Orang-orang di desa itu membuat kain BORDIRAN yang sangat bagus = The people in that village make EMBROIDERY textiles which are very good.###



Word: borgol

Short Definition: handcuffs###

English Definition: ^handcuffs *MEM-: handcuff PEM-AN: handcuffing###

Examples: *Polisi MEMBORGOL tangan pengunjuk rasa tersebut = The policeman HANDCUFFED the demonstrator's hands.###



Word: borhan

Short Definition: proof###

English Definition: ^proof###

Examples: Penyelidik menggunakan pakaian Monica sebagai BORHAN = The investigator used Monica's dress as a proof.###



Word: borjuasi

Short Definition: bourgeoisie###

English Definition: ^bourgeoisie###

Examples: Revolusi Perancis adalah peristiwa penjatuhan BORJUASI = French Revolution was to overthrow the BOURGEOISIE.###



Word: borjuis

Short Definition: bourgeois###

English Definition: ^*bourgeois -2AN: similar to or related to bourgeoisie###

Examples: *Semakin kaya harta dia, semakin nampak BORJUIS sikapnya = The more wealth he is, the more BOURGEOIS he is.###



Word: boro-boro

Short Definition: (Jkt) do not expect even that much###

English Definition: ^(Jkt) do not expect even that much###

Examples: BORO-BORO dia akan manampakan diri, menelpon pun dia tak sempat = DO NOT EVEN THINK he will show up, he does not even have time to call.###



Word: borok

Short Definition: 1. ulcer, boil, sore 2. ulcerous, mangy, itchy 3. bad, rotten###

English Definition: ^1. ulcer, boil, sore 2. ulcerous, mangy, itchy 3. bad, rotten *BER-, MEM-: fester, be ulcerous PEM-AN: festering###

Examples: *Lukanya MEMBOROK karena terlambat diobati = His wound was FESTERED because it was late to get medical treatment.###



Word: borong

Short Definition: buy up the whole stock.

English Definition: meM- = 1. buy up the whole stock; 2. do the entire contract (construction). peM- = 1. (wholesale) supplier, purveyor; 2. contractor.###

L2 Definition: Membeli dalam jumlag banyak. ###

Examples: Ibu MEMBORONG mangga dagangan bu Marto. = Mother BOUGHT THE WHOLE STOCK of Mrs. Marto' manggos. ### Pak Tomo bekerja sebagai PEMBORONG rumah = Pak Tomo works as a house CONTRACTOR.###

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Word: boros

Short Definition: wasteful, lavish, extravagant. MEM-: be wasteful. MEM--KAN: squander.+

English Definition: wasteful lavish, extravagant. MEM-: be wasteful. MEM--KAN: waste, squander. KE--AN: wastefulness. PEM-: squanderer. ###

L2 Definition: Berlebih lebihan dalam suatu hal (penggunaan uang, bensin, dll.). ###

Examples: Di meja judi itu dia MEMBOROSKAN hampir seluruh uangnya. = At the gambling table he SQUANDERED almost all his money. KEBOROSAN dalam penggunaan bensin disebabkan oleh mesin-mesin yang sudah tua.= The WASTEFUL use of gasoline was caused by the old machines. Sifat PEMBOROS itu tidak baik. = It's not good to be a SQUANDERER. Kepergianku waktu itu sia-sia -- hanya PEMBOROSAN waktu saja.= My journey was in vain -- only a WASTE of time. ###

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Word: boru

Short Definition: Batak kinship term###

English Definition: Batak kinship term or a child of a clan###

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Word: bosan

Short Definition: bored. MEM--KAN: boring, tedious; to bore s.o. Also KE--AN, PEM-.

English Definition: *bored. *MEM--KAN: 1 boring, tedious. 2 to bore s.o. *KE--AN: boredom, tediousness. *PEM-: o. who becomes easily bored. ###

L2 Definition: Sudah tidak senang lagi. Sinonim:jemu. ###

Examples: Aku sudah BOSAN dengan makanan yang itu-itu juga. = I am already BORED with that same kind of food. Semua acara di TV hari ini sungguh MEMBOSANKAN. = All of the programs on TV today are really BORING. Tambahan pidato-pidato itu membuat KEBOSANANnya memuncak. = The continuation of those speeches made the BOREDOM come to a peak. Jangan hiraukan permintaannya dia memang PEMBOSAN. = Don't pay attention to his requests; he's a real BORE. ###

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Word: bot

Short Definition: boot.

English Definition: boot. ###

L2 Definition: Sepatu yang tinggi bentuknya. ###

Examples: BOT ini kupakai kalau udara sangat dingin. = I use this BOOTH when the weather is very cold. ###

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Word: botak

Short Definition: bald (headed)

English Definition: 1. bald (headed) 2. strip completely bare.###



Word: botol

Short Definition: bottle.

English Definition: bottle peM-an = bottling.###

Examples: Tolong berikan BOTOL kecap itu. = Please give me that soy sauce BOTTLE. ###

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Word: boyong

Short Definition: a move from one place to another

English Definition: a move from one place to another BER- move, shift, change, remove emigrate, settle (ME)M- move, shift capture, take away something MEM- -KAN move something -AN moving, removal PEM- -AN emigration, settlement, colonization removal, shifting ###

Examples: Amir MEMBOYONG semua keluarganya pindah ke Amerika = Amir MOVED all of his family to America##



Word: bpk

Short Definition: acronym for "Badan Pengawas Keuangan" or State Auditing Agency

English Definition: acronym for "Badan Pengawas Keuangan" or State Auditing Agency

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Word: BPS

Short Definition: Central Bureau of Statistics.

English Definition: (Biro Pusat Statistik) Central Bureau of Statistics. ###

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Word: BPUPKI

Short Definition: Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Indonesian Independence.

English Definition: (Baden Penyelidik Usaha Persipan Kemerdekaan Indonesia) Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Indonesian Independence. ###

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Word: brandal

Short Definition: 1. rascal, scoundrel. 2. gangster, bandit. MEM-: commit a rascal act. +

English Definition: ^1. rascal, scoundrel. 2. gangster or bandit. MEM-: commit a rascally act. KE--AN: villainy, wantonness.###

L2 Definition: Tingkah laku yang tidak baik (suka berkelahi; mencuri; bertindak kasar; dll.). ###

Examples: Jangan bermain dengan anak BRANDAL itu. = Don't play with that SCROUNDREL child. Orang itu kerjanya hanya MEMBRANDAL di jalanan. = All that person does HANG OUT AND CAUSE TROUBLE in the street. Saya tidak tahu dari mana sifat KEBRANDALANnya itu datang. = I don't know where his WICKED behavior comes from. ###

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Word: brangus

Short Definition: muzzle (of dogs)###

English Definition: ^muzzle (of dogs) MEM-: censor, muzzle PEM-AN: censorship ###

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Word: brankas

Short Definition: <