indera

Malay

Etymology

From Sanskrit इन्द्र (indra).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /indəra/
  • Rhymes: -dəra, -əra, -ra
  • Rhymes: -a

Noun

indera (Jawi spelling ايندرا‎, plural indera-indera, informal 1st possessive inderaku, 2nd possessive inderamu, 3rd possessive inderanya)

  1. Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
  2. A spirit believed by Hindus to have control over the realm and humans.
  3. A powerful king or ruler.
  4. Honorific title for noblemen.

Derived terms

Verb

indera (Jawi spelling ايندرا‎)

  1. To shape or give shape upon.

Further reading
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