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In the Kitchen

"Words you find in a kitchen"

English Indonesian Part Of Speech Definition:
knife pisau noun A utensil used to cut things. 
cupboard lemari noun A place to store things like dishes, cups, plates, etc. 
fork garpu noun A multi-pronged utensil used serving and eating food. 
refrigerator kulkus noun An appliance used to keep food cold. 
freezer lemari es noun An appliance used to keep food frozen. 
rice cooker dandang noun A cooking utensil used for cooking rice with steam. In Indonesia, this word refers to a common design made of copper or aluminum. 
microwave oven oven microwave noun An appliance used for quickly cooking food using high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. 
toothpick tusuk gigi noun Something small used to remove food between teeth. 
electric stove kompor listrik noun An electrical appliance used to cook food in pots and pans. 
kitchen knife pisau dapur noun A cooking utensil used to cut food. 
dish towel lap piring noun A cloth used for drying dishes. 
pot panci noun A type of container used for cooking food on a stove. 
bowl mangkuk noun A deep dish used for eating and cooking. 
dish piring noun A flat, often round, plate used to serve food on. 
kitchen dapur noun A room or place in a building where food is prepared and cooked. 
recipe resep noun A set of instructions to prepare something, like food. 
teapot teko noun A container used for serving tea. 
toaster pemanggang roti noun An appliance used for toasting food. 
cup cangkir noun A small vessel used for drinking. In Indonesian, this word refers to one with a handle. 
match korek api noun A small object with flammable material at the top used to start a fire. 
table meja noun A piece of furniture with a horizontal surface and four legs. 
chopstick sumpit noun One of a pair of sticks used for eating. 
clock jam noun A device used for tracking and showing time. 
oven oven noun An appliance used for baking food. 
dishwasher mesin pencuci piring noun An appliance used for washing dishes. 
stove kompor noun An appliance used to cook food in pots and pans. 
timer pencatat waktu noun A device used for tracking time intervals, like one used in competitions or for baking food. 
countertop meja dapur noun The topside of a counter used as a work surface. In Indonesian, this word specifically refers to one found in a kitchen. 
food makanan noun Something that can be eaten. 
drink minuman noun A liquid that can be consumed. 
spoon sendok noun A cooking utensil with a shallow, round-shaped bowl used for stirring and eating food. 
kerosene stove kompor minyak noun An oil appliance used heating, lighting, or cooking. 
cup cawan noun A small vessel used for drinking. In Indonesian, this word refers to one without a handle similar to those found in China. 
can opener bukaan kaleng noun A tool used to open the top of cans. 
saucer piring kecil noun A small, round plate. 
broom sapu noun A brush or bristle with a long handle used to sweep surfaces. 
floor lantai noun The bottom surface of a room or building. 
can kaleng noun A metal container used to store things. 
kitchen appliance peralatan dapur noun A kitchen device powered by electricity or gas. 
sink bak cuci noun A bowl-shaped fixture used for washing hands, dishes, etc. 
gas stove kompor gas noun A gas appliance used to cook food in pots and pans. 
pan kuali noun A large, circular cookware used for frying food. 

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