Southeast Asia Vocabulary - Indonésie

to feel excessive and uncontrollable hunger when seeing, smelling, or even thinking of a delicious food or drink

careful and prolonged thought or consideration

in or into a building, room, etc.

the lifeless body of a human being

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

undergoing decay, resulting in a state of decomposition that produces a foul odor and visible deterioration

the smell that something releases, which can be detected by the nose

a small flying insect that has two wings

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

completely accurate in every detail

to cover a significant distance or expanse

extremely great in extent, size, or area

the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

(of an area or region) inhabited by many people or living beings

(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

a place or state of perfect happiness, peace, and delight

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

a large ape with a red coat and long arms that lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the male of which develops a throat pouch

a thing or a set of things considered very dear or valuable to one

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

*** continuing in existence or use

to follow or live according to the rules, beliefs, or customs of a religion or tradition

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

to bestow or grant someone a special gift, quality, or attribute

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

containing or composed of sand

(of the weather) very warm, humid, and often accompanied by frequent rainfall

happening the whole year

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

the largest living lizard with a long venomous tongue and rough skin, endemic to Indonesian Islands

the largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

a traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble comprising metallophones, xylophones, drums, and gongs, used in ceremonial and cultural events

a large, flat metal percussion instrument, typically circular in shape, suspended vertically and struck with a mallet to produce a resonant, reverberating sound

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

‌a technique used to color designs on fabrics in which wax is applied to the parts that should be left undyed, originally used in the island of Java, Indonesia

a solid, fatty substance that is typically melted to make candles, used for coating surfaces or as a component of certain cosmetic or medical products

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

a long wooden or metal stick that is inserted into pieces of food, especially meat, to hold them together while being cooked

a flavorful condiment made from ground roasted peanuts, commonly used in Southeast Asian and African cuisines

(of a flavor) dominant but not necessarily harsh

(of food) making one's stomach feel full

a pleasant and noticeable smell that adds to the experience of something

meat that is from a cow

a white and creamy liquid made from coconut flesh, used as a substitute for dairy milk