Indonesian · Body & Health
mata
Eye
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body used for seeing; appears in matahari, the sun.
Example
Dia punya mata yang indah.
She has beautiful eyes.
Etymology
'Mata' comes from the Proto-Malayic *mata, meaning 'eye'. The term has deep roots in cultural symbolism related to perception and insight.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mata' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts across various formal and informal registers, including discussions on health and metaphors of vision.
Literary Heritage
It appears in various proverbs and idioms in Indonesian literature.