“Rajin” or “giat”? Which one should I use?
Have you ever come across words that have the same meaning even though they are different, such as “bahaya” and
Meng- + suntik becomes menyuntik? How?
The prefix meng- works as an active verb, both transitive (verbs that need an object) and intransitive (verbs that do
MARI MENGINDONESIA: ALL THE PRONOUNS YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Note:This is not a word-for-word transcript. Halo, nama saya Dhona. Nama Anda siapa? Oh, dia Dewi. Kami tinggal di indonesia.
INDONESIAN WORDS TO KNOW BEFORE ARRIVING IN INDONESIA: COMMON QUESTIONS LOCALS ASK TO FOREIGNERS
Note: This is not a word-for-word transcript. Hello! This is “Indonesia di Sekitarmu” from BasaBasa Learning Centre. My name is
Compound words in Indonesian language
A compound word is a combination of basic words. According to the rules of the Indonesian language, these word combinations
Understand the use of pronouns -ku dan kau-
he pronouns -me and you- are used when replacing the words ‘you’, ‘thou’, ‘he’ and ‘they’ and are shortened to -me, you-, -mu, and -nya.
The use of -ku and kau- is connected to the word that follows. However, when ‘kau’ is not used as a pronoun, it must be written separately from the word that follows, such as “bukuku”, “bukumu”, “bukunya” and “kaupinjam”. The writing is not “buku ku”, “buku mu”, “buku nya” and “kau pinjam”.
Writing loanwords in Indonesian: part 1
In addition to its own vocabulary, Indonesian has borrowed words from other languages, including Javanese, Sundanese and Minang, and foreign languages like English, Arabic and Dutch.
How to use capital letters in Indonesian Language : Part 1
Using capital letters may seem like a small detail, but it’s actually an essential aspect of communicating effectively in any
Indonesian slang used in everyday life
Indonesian slang is often used in everyday conversation. Indonesian slang (bahasa gaul, Betawi: basa gaul) is a term that encompasses various vernacular and non-standard styles of expression used throughout Indonesia that are not necessarily mutually intelligible. With the exception of formal speeches, Indonesian slang is the primary language that is used for oral communication in everyday life. It would be extremely unusual to communicate with people orally in formal Indonesian.
Mari Berbahasa Indonesia: Perkenalan Diri
In this video, I’m going to teach you basic phrases that you can use to introduce yourself in Indonesian. If you’re planning to visit Indonesia or simply want to learn the language, introducing yourself is a great way to start a conversation and make new friends. These phrases are easy to learn and remember, so you can confidently use them in your next conversation with an Indonesian speaker.
