indera

Indonesian

Noun

indera

1. nonstandard form of indra.

Malay

Etymology

From Sanskrit इन्द्र (indra).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

indera (Jawi spelling ايندرا, plural indera-indera)

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

• keinderaan

Verb

indera (Jawi spelling ايندرا)

1. To shape or give shape upon.

Further reading

• “indera” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.