kuda
/ˈkuda/
The Indonesian word for horse is kuda.
kuda is the standard noun used to refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara), the regional word Ndara is used for horse.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkuda/
Did you know?
- In the Indonesian martial art Pencak Silat, the word kuda-kuda refers to the low, stable leg stance a fighter takes to maintain balance.
- When building a house in Indonesia, the roof trusses or rafters are called kuda-kuda because their shape resembles the legs of a horse.
- The word kuda may not be of Austronesian origin, as it likely traces back to the Sanskrit word ghoṭaka or the Tamil word kutirai.
Examples in context
- Kuda itu sedang tidur.The horse is sleeping.This sentence shows how to use kuda when describing a horse that is sleeping.Tatoeba #13711794 by HAGNi, translation #13711786 by frpzzd
- Kuda itu sangat mahal.That horse is very expensive.This sentence uses kuda to describe the cost of a horse.Tatoeba #13714995 by HAGNi, translation #4463930 by AlanF_US
- Tom membeli kuda baru.Tom bought a new horse.This sentence shows how to use kuda when referring to a horse that has been purchased.Tatoeba #13753578 by HAGNi, translation #9203627 by CK
- Di samping peternakan, Anda akan menemukan seekor kuda yang indah.Next to the farm, you will find a beautiful horse.
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Example conversation
Maya and Rian are visiting a farm.
- MayaLihat, ada kuda di sana!Look, there is a horse over there!
- RianWah, kuda itu sangat besar.Wow, that horse is very big.
- MayaApakah kamu ingin naik kuda?Do you want to ride a horse?
- RianTidak, aku takut pada kuda.No, I am afraid of horses.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations and entries kuda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kuda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
