Archive for December, 2017
Most Popular Posts of 2017 Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2017
Can you believe it’s almost 2018? Before we say Selamat Tahun Baru (Happy New Year), let’s take a minute to reflect on 2017. We love getting feedback from our readers, which is why we always look to see which posts you enjoyed reading. Here are our 10 most popular posts of 2017: 10. How to…
Talking about weather in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Dec 22, 2017
Discussing weather is the most basic conversation that you cannot get away. You can use it as ice breaker even with strangers. Knowing some simple weather phrases in Indonesian will help you get through small talk easily. bahasa Indonesia English musim season(s) panas hot dingin cold pancaroba transition seasion musim dingin winter musim panas summer…
Degree of comparison: Lebih + adjective + daripada Posted by asimonoff on Dec 22, 2017
Lebih + adjective + daripada “Lebih” means more, over. “lebih murah daripada hotel-hotel lainnya” – “cheaper than other hotels”. This phrase shows the way to compare adjectives in Indonesian. Another example is “Rumah saya lebih jauh dari stasiun kereta api daripada rumah Ibu saya”—“My house is farther from train statiun than my mother’s.” (Note that…
Asking a question in Indonesian with APA question word Posted by asimonoff on Dec 20, 2017
Interrogative word with APA question word usually gives quite a challenge for new Indonesian learners as APA can serve either as auxiliary verbs or modal verbs when it is translated into English. So, let’s find out how can we make some interrogative verbs in Indonesian. We can start with steps to make an interrogative sentence…
Bali Day Trips: Hidden Canyon and Waterfall Posted by sasha on Dec 20, 2017
There’s a lot more to see and do on Bali than sit on the beach. If you’re motivated enough to get out of that beach chair and wait until sunset to crack your first Bintang, you’ve got plenty of awesome options for day trips. One that you don’t have to go that far is exploring…
Mt. Rinjani in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Dec 14, 2017
Hiking Mt. Rinjani takes 2-3 days of intense climbing if you want to reach the summit. Along the way, you can stroll along the crater lake, soak in natural hot springs, and enjoy amazing views. It’s an incredible experience and one that should be high atop your list if traveling in Indonesia. Check out a condensed…
Scuba Diving in the Gili Islands Posted by sasha on Dec 12, 2017
The Gili Islands are a very popular destination in Indonesia, and for good reason. These little idyllic islands off the northwest coast of Lombok feature white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. They’re also a top diving destination, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. Let’s see what it’s like scuba diving in the Gili…