Phrase guide

kecap manis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɛtʃʌp ˌmɑːnis/
  • /kəˈtʃɑːp ˌmɑːnis/

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noun

Meaning 1

A kind of thick, sweet, and flavourful soy sauce used in Indonesian cuisine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Indonesian kecap manis (literally “sweet soy sauce”), from kecap + manis, with Indonesian kecap from Peranakan Indonesian ketjap & Indonesian manis from Malay manis.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: ketjap manis — variety of soy sauce
  • Indonesian: kecap manis — variety of soy sauce
  • Malay: kicap manis — variety of soy sauce