Archive for May, 2017
Interjections in Bahasa Indonesia Posted by asimonoff on May 31, 2017
To express a sudden emotions while you communicate with others, you can use interjection. There is essentially a single word, phrase, or short clause words that you can insert into a sentence to convey your emotions. Here are several common interjections in Bahasa Indonesia and examples of their use in conversations: 1. Wah! To express…
Reflexive “sendiri” Posted by asimonoff on May 29, 2017
The reflexive sendiri “self” occurs with nouns and pronouns to make clear who or what is being referred to: Examples: Saya berenang sendiri. I swam by myself. Suami saya berangkat ke Jakarta sendiri. My husband left for Jakarta himself. Sendiri can be used before or after the verb or after the object of the…
Kawah Ijen: Where the Fire Burns Blue Posted by sasha on May 24, 2017
Of all the adventures that await you in Indonesia, perhaps none is more spectacular than a visit to Kawah Ijen. Deep in this volcanic crater, in the middle of the night, you can see the famed blue fire. It’s not lava, but a result of the combustion of sulfuric gases. You’ll also see the sulfur miners…
Gado-Gado Posted by sasha on May 17, 2017
Wherever you are in Indonesia, there are some common dishes that you’ll find. One ubiquitous Indonesian dish is gado-gado. The name literally means “mix-mix,” a fitting name for a dish that’s basically a mixed salad topped with peanut sauce. It’s thought to originally be a Sundanese dish, and it’s still very popular in West Java…
My Holiday (Liburan Saya) Posted by sasha on May 15, 2017
Everyone likes going on holiday, right? It’s something we look forward to, and then something we like talking about once we return home. When was the last time you had a holiday? Could you talk about it in Indonesian? Here’s a short story about my long holiday from school in Bali. Read the Indonesian version…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Amed Posted by sasha on May 11, 2017
Far from the crowds and traffic of South Bali, the cluster of fishing villages known as Amed is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. Do some snorkeling, explore an abandoned hotel, dine on tasty seafood, and jam at a reggae bar. All this and more in our new “Streets, Beats & Eats” episode:
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Amed Posted by sasha on May 8, 2017
Amed is a cluster of fishing villages along Bali’s east coast. It’s one of the best spots on the island for snorkeling and scuba diving. Check out some highlights of a morning out on the water here, including a shipwreck and a sunken temple.