bela.
sacrifice
Meaning & usage
sacrifice
living for someone else
avenger
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay bela (“to advocate, to defend, to avenge”), from Sanskrit वेला (velā, “point, time, end”).
intertribal oath to resolve problems in the West Pantar region, Alor Regency
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Lamma [Term?].
earring worn by Ngada women
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Ngadha [Term?].
to drive animals out of a garden together
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Bobot [Term?].
to look after
to defend
to avenge
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay bela (“to advocate, to defend, to avenge”), from Sanskrit वेला (velā, “point, time, end”).
nontoxic chopsticks
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Bulungan [Term?].
ship's crew
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Javanese ꦧꦭ (bala, “supporter; army; strength”), from Old Javanese bala (“strength”), borrowed from Sanskrit बल (bala, “power, strength”). Doublet of bala.
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