Gerei

Gerei is a noun used in Indonesian and Malay that denotes a set of equipment or gear prepared for a particular activity or task. The term covers tools, instruments, and other items assembled for a purpose, and can also refer to a person’s kit or outfit for a specific activity, such as gerei fotografi or gerei camping. In some contexts, gerei emphasizes the collection as a whole rather than individual items.

In contemporary Indonesian, gerei is less common in everyday speech, where peralatan or perlengkapan are the preferred terms. Gerei appears more often in formal writing, technical catalogs, or discussions that highlight a complete kit, including clothing or gear, for example gerei rumah tangga or gerei militer. The nuance is slightly different from peralatan, which is the general term for equipment.

The etymology of gerei is documented in Malay-language sources but is not clearly established in available references. It is used across Malay-speaking regions, including Malaysia and Brunei, and is encountered in Indonesian-language texts, particularly older or formal registers.

See also: peralatan, perlengkapan, perbekalan, kit.