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Hair

hɛr
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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Rambut, Serat halus, Bulu, Kecantikan

Hair meanings in Indonesian

Rambut

Example:
She has long hair.
Dia memiliki rambut panjang.
He dyed his hair blue.
Dia mewarnai rambutnya menjadi biru.
Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation about personal appearance or grooming.
Note: The word 'rambut' is commonly used in various contexts, from casual discussions about hairstyles to more formal discussions in beauty and fashion.

Serat halus

Example:
The fabric is made of hair.
Kain ini terbuat dari serat halus.
Animal hair can be used in brushes.
Rambut hewan dapat digunakan dalam kuas.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions related to materials or textiles.
Note: In this context, 'hair' refers to fine fibers from animals, often used in the production of certain materials.

Bulu

Example:
The dog has soft hair.
Anjing itu memiliki bulu yang lembut.
The cat's hair is very fluffy.
Bulu kucing itu sangat berbulu.
Usage: informalContext: Conversations about animals, specifically regarding their fur or coat.
Note: 'Bulu' is often used to describe the fur or coat of animals, distinguishing it from human hair ('rambut').

Kecantikan

Example:
Hair is an important aspect of beauty.
Rambut adalah aspek penting dari kecantikan.
She spends hours styling her hair.
Dia menghabiskan berjam-jam untuk menata rambutnya.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Discussions in beauty and fashion contexts, including hair care and styling.
Note: In this context, 'hair' is often discussed in relation to beauty standards and practices.

Hair's synonyms

locks

Locks refer to a person's hair, especially when it is long and beautiful. It is often used in a poetic or descriptive context.
Example: She had long, flowing locks that shimmered in the sunlight.
Note: Locks is more poetic and descriptive than the general term 'hair.'

tresses

Tresses typically refer to a woman's long hair, especially when it is styled or arranged in an attractive way.
Example: Her golden tresses cascaded down her back in gentle waves.
Note: Tresses often imply a sense of elegance or beauty in the hair.

mane

Mane is commonly used to describe the long, thick hair that grows around the neck of some animals, such as lions and horses. When referring to humans, it can suggest a thick or voluminous head of hair.
Example: The lion's mane was thick and majestic, framing its face with golden fur.
Note: Mane is more often associated with animals, particularly large mammals like lions.

follicles

Follicles are small sacs in the skin from which hair grows. When used in the context of hair, it typically refers to the structures responsible for hair growth.
Example: The dermatologist examined the health of her hair follicles to determine the cause of her hair loss.
Note: Follicles specifically refer to the anatomical structures involved in hair growth, rather than the hair itself.

Hair expressions, common phrases

Let your hair down

To relax and behave freely, without worrying about conventions or restrictions.
Example: After a long week of work, I just want to let my hair down and relax this weekend.
Note: The idiom 'let your hair down' uses 'hair' metaphorically to mean releasing inhibitions or being relaxed, rather than referring to actual hair.

Bad hair day

A day when one's hair looks messy or unattractive, usually reflecting a day where things are not going well.
Example: I woke up late and couldn't style my hair properly, so it's definitely a bad hair day for me.
Note: In this idiom, 'bad hair day' refers to a day when everything seems to be going wrong and not just about hair.

Split hairs

To argue or worry about very small details or differences that are not important.
Example: Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main issue at hand.
Note: This idiom uses 'split hairs' metaphorically to mean being overly concerned with trivial distinctions, not actually cutting or dividing hair.

Hair of the dog

Drinking alcohol to cure a hangover, based on the idea that a bit of what caused the hangover will help alleviate it.
Example: I heard that having a bloody mary is a good hair of the dog to cure a hangover.
Note: The phrase 'hair of the dog' originates from the old belief that putting hair from the dog that bit you onto the wound would heal it.

Make your hair stand on end

To cause a feeling of extreme fear or horror; to make one shudder.
Example: The eerie sound of the howling wind made my hair stand on end.
Note: The idiom 'make your hair stand on end' refers to a strong emotional reaction, not the physical act of hair actually standing up.

Hair-raising

Extremely frightening or exciting, causing one's hair to stand on end due to fear or excitement.
Example: The roller coaster ride was so fast and steep, it was a hair-raising experience.
Note: The term 'hair-raising' describes something thrilling or terrifying, not literally causing the hair to rise.

Keep your hair on

An informal way to tell someone to stay calm and not get angry or upset.
Example: Hey, keep your hair on! There's no need to get so worked up about it.
Note: In this phrase, 'keep your hair on' is a figurative expression meaning to keep one's temper in check, not about actual hair.

Hair's breadth

A very small distance or amount; a tiny margin.
Example: He missed the target by a hair's breadth, but it was enough to cost him the victory.
Note: In this phrase, 'hair's breadth' refers to an extremely narrow distance, not the actual breadth of a hair.

Hair everyday (slang) expressions

Mop

Mop is a slang term used humorously to refer to a head of hair, especially when it is messy or unkempt.
Example: I need to get my mop trimmed; it's getting too long.
Note: Unlike 'hair', 'mop' has a more casual and playful connotation.

Chop

To 'get a chop' means to get a haircut or change one's hairstyle significantly.
Example: I'm thinking of getting a chop and completely changing my hairstyle.
Note: The slang term 'chop' specifically refers to the action of cutting or changing hair, unlike the general term 'hair'.

Hair - Examples

My hair is getting too long, I need to cut it.
Rambut saya sudah terlalu panjang, saya perlu memotongnya.
She has beautiful curly hair.
Dia memiliki rambut keriting yang indah.
He found a gray hair in his beard.
Dia menemukan sehelai rambut abu-abu di jenggotnya.

Hair grammar

Hair - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: hair
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): hairs, hair
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): hair
Syllables, Separation and Stress
hair Contains 1 syllables: hair
Phonetic transcription: ˈher
hair , ˈher (The red syllable is stressed)

Hair - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
hair: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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