kris
word
Definition
A kris is a traditional dagger from Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive wavy blade.
Usage & Nuances
'Kris' is a specific cultural artifact, not a general word for knife or dagger. It is mostly used in discussions about Southeast Asian history, culture, or weaponry. Sometimes spelled as 'keris.'
Spanish: kris (daga ondulada del sudeste asiático)Portuguese (BR): kris (punhal ondulado do sudeste asiático)Portuguese (PT): kris (punhal ondulado do sudeste asiático)Chinese (Simplified): 克里士刀（东南亚波形短剑）Chinese (Traditional): 克里士刀（東南亞波形短劍）Hindi: क्रिस (दक्षिण-पूर्व एशियाई लहरदार खंजर)Arabic: كريس (خنجر متموج من جنوب شرق آسيا)Bengali: কৃষ (দক্ষিণ-পূর্ব এশিয়ার ছুরি)Russian: крисJapanese: クリス（東南アジアの短剣）Vietnamese: kris - keris (dao truyền thống Đông Nam Á)Korean: 크리스(동남아시아 전통 단검)Turkish: kris - keris (Güneydoğu Asya bıçağı)Urdu: کرس (جنوب مشرقی ایشیائی خنجر)Indonesian: keris - kris
Example Sentences
The museum has a kris from Indonesia.
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A kris usually has a wavy blade.
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My grandfather owns a decorated kris.
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Collectors pay a lot for an authentic kris.
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The kris isn't just a weapon—it's a symbol of heritage.
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Did you see that old kris in the movie? It's really beautiful.
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