Kreese Meaning in English

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US

kɹis

KREES

UK

kɹiːs

KREES

Definition

A 'kreese' (also spelled 'kris' or 'keris') is a traditional dagger from Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, known for its distinctive wavy blade.

Usage & Nuances

'Kreese' is a rare English spelling; 'kris' or 'keris' is more common. Typically discussed in historical, cultural, or martial arts contexts. The word is informal and is rarely used outside of discussions related to Indonesian culture or weaponry.

• Spanish: kris (daga indonesia)
• Portuguese (BR): kris (faca tradicional asiática)
• Portuguese (PT): kris (faca ondulada asiática)
• Chinese (Simplified): 克里斯刀 (印尼传统匕首)
• Chinese (Traditional): 克里斯刀 (印尼傳統匕首)
• Hindi: क्रिस (इंडोनेशियाई पारंपरिक खंजर)
• Arabic: كريس (خنجر إندونيسي)
• Bengali: ক্রীস - ক্রিস - কেরিস
• Russian: крис - керис
• Japanese: クリス - ケリス
• Vietnamese: kris - keris
• Korean: 크리스 - 케리스
• Turkish: kris - keris
• Urdu: کریس - کریس (انڈونیشی خنجر)
• Indonesian: keris - kris

Example Sentences

The museum has a kreese on display.

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A kreese has a wavy blade.

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He brought back a kreese from Indonesia.

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Collectors prize the unique design of each kreese.

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You might see a kreese in martial arts demonstrations.

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That old kreese has been in his family for generations.

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