alats
Alat is a term in the Malay and Indonesian languages that refers to a tool, device, instrument, or piece of equipment used to perform a task. The word covers a broad range of objects, from simple hand tools to complex machines. In standard Indonesian and Malay, the plural form is alat-alat; in casual or English-language writing, alats may appear as a shorthand for multiple tools, but the canonical plural remains alat-alat.
Common categories include agricultural tools (hoe, sickle), household implements (spoon, broom), measuring and testing devices (thermometer,
In context, alat serve as the tangible means by which tasks are performed, enabling production, construction,
Origin and usage: The word alat originates in Malay and Indonesian. While it is a generic noun,