Southeast Asia Vocabulary - Cambodia

cooked quickly in a small amount of hot oil while being stirred continuously

usually freshly squeezed juice of limes

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

a sea creature with eight legs, two pincers, and a hard shell, which is able to live on land

located next to or near a beach

anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

the act or process of determining the time

the first time sunlight appears during the day

the time after sun sets that is not yet completely dark

in most cases; as a standard or norm

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

an area of scenery visible in a single view

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

a structure or a place that is historically important

(of a space) filled with things or people

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

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

to gain a position of political control or authority

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

to formally declare a building, like a church, as sacred and devoted to a deity or saint

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

a place or building that is historically important

to become visible and noticeable

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

(of a period or situation) marked by significant unhappiness, distress, or unpleasantness, often associated with challenging events or experiences

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

extremely violent and cruel

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

to pass away

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

to improve or get closer to a particular goal

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

one of a set of supporting metal or wood posts that hold a building above the ground or water

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

quickly and without hesitation

a person older in age or experience than another

feeling of physical ease and freedom from pain or restriction, often considered an important factor when choosing clothing

a feeling of friendliness, cooperation, and mutual support among the people in a community

to recognize or commemorate a significant occasion by performing a specific action or ritual

the act or process of gathering a ripened crop from the fields

a race between people rowing or driving boats

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

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

cooked using the steam of boiling water

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

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

having a smooth, rich taste, often reminiscent of cream