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Indonesian pronunciation is consistent as Bahasa Indonesia is a phonetic language, meaning each alphabet represents one sound (except the letter ‘e’). So, if you master all the alphabet sounds, you will never mispronounce any words. Indonesian Vowels Vowel Sound Examples English Approximation a /a/ apa (what) father i /i/ bibi (aunty) bin u /u/ buku
The Indonesian alphabet is easy to learn as it uses the Latin alphabet and comprises 26 letters. The Indonesian alphabet is also used in the Indonesian language’s system of pronunciation. Indonesian uses a phonetic alphabet, meaning that each letter represents a specific sound, and the sounds of the letters are consistent regardless of where they
Indonesian jokes are not always easy to understand if you are new to the Indonesian language, but they are definitely worth studying as you Indonesians like to joke around. If you’re not familiar with Indonesian ways of telling jokes, don’t worry. In this blog, we will include the English translations and some explanations to clarify..
Makasih meaning thanks in Indonesian is a very common expression. This is informal language, but it’s commonly used. Other Thank you in Indonesian Other ways of saying ‘thank you’ in Indonesian, includes: Makasih ya Same meaning. Indonesians say ya a lot. It’s just a habit, it doesn’t particularly mean anything. Makasih banget The informal way
Day and night for months and months, people in my home village worked hard to turn farmland into a fancy Balinese compound. During the day, people built a pavilion using palms for the poles and bamboo for the floors. At night, people prepared bamboo decorations that would be used in the following days. All this
In Indonesian, the meaning of lagi is ‘again’ or ‘more’. For example: Saya akan datang lagi (I will come again) Saya mau satu lagi (I want one more) Depending on the context, lagi has a few meanings. Let’s discuss one by one. If you prefer to watch a video, have a look at our YouTube
How to Pronounce Bali, Canggu, Ubud, and Other Places Wondering how to pronounce Bali and other places in the region? In this blog article, we will tell you just that, plus an Indonesian pronunciation lesson so you will never mispronounce any words during your time in the country. First let’s watch this video to know
List of Indonesian idioms below not only will entertain you with their funny literal meanings, but also teach you about the culture and logic of the language. In this blog post, we provide the most common Indonesian idioms along with their audio so you will how to say them correctly. Animals Idioms in Indonesian Adu
Indonesian phrases below are the most common expressions for travelers. Plan to explore Indonesia in the near future? It’s time to equip yourself with basic Bahasa Indonesia expressions. Make sure you learn how to pronounce the phrases by watching this video: For more video lessons, please check our YouTube channel here. Greetings and Introduction
Like in English, first in Indonesia has many meanings. You often don’t realize the different meanings in English because the word is the same. The problem occurs when you translate the word into Indonesian. That’s why it’s very important to know the context. Here is some meanings of “first” in English based on Cambridge dictionary: