Indonesian Lesson: Asking About Education Posted by asimonoff on Feb 10, 2016
Indonesian society values education so highly, most Indonesians will put a lot of effort into getting a higher education even though an academic title will not guarantee an improved economic situation. The more academic titles someone has, the better he will be treated by society because he will be perceived as someone with high cognition…
Indonesian Lesson – My Hometown Posted by sasha on Feb 8, 2016
If you’re a bule (foreigner) traveling or living in Indonesia, people always want to know where you come from. You can expect to hear the question “Anda dari mana?” (Where are you from?) from just about everyone you meet. If you’re from some place very far from Indonesia, such as I am, then chances are…
Expressing yourself with the word “tasty” or “delicious” in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Feb 4, 2016
The very first thing you learn Indonesian is that the word ‘enak’ means ‘tasty’ or ‘delicious’. However, soon enough, you will find out that ‘enak’ can mean more than just that; with it, you can do a whole lot more such as to tell about your health or to express your feelings and emotions. You could say that…
Gili Meno Video Tour Posted by sasha on Feb 3, 2016
Take a video tour of the smallest of the three Gili Islands. Often referred to as the “Honeymoon Island,” Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest of the three. Walk around the island, see birds and turtles, and settle in for a stunning sunset.
Ojek – the fastest mode of transport against traffic gridlock Posted by asimonoff on Jan 31, 2016
When you are in Indonesia, you will often hear people saying “Macet total. Naik ojek aja.” Which is translated “Well, it is a total traffic gridlock. It would be better to take an ojek” , “tidak ada kendaraan umum ke (daerah) itu. Naik ojek aja.” (as the area cannot be reached by public transit; it…
Gili Meno Posted by sasha on Jan 26, 2016
Our trip around the Gili Islands continues, as we head from the “party island” of Gili T to the most laid back of the three – Gili Meno. If you’re bouncing between the islands, it’s a simple 15-minute boat ride from one to the other. The Honeymoon Island Gili Meno is the middle island in…
My Indonesian Speech (Video) Posted by sasha on Jan 21, 2016
At the end of our first semester studying Indonesian at Udayana University of Bali, we had a closing ceremony. I was asked to give a speech in Indonesian for my class. Watch the full speech with English translations here, and then check out the previous post to study the text in Indonesian.