Prefix “se-” Posted by asimonoff on Feb 28, 2018
1. One function of se- with nouns is to form adjectives that mean “sharing (base), having the same (base)”, where the base is a noun. Examples: Dia teman sekelas saya. He is a classmate of mine. Maya rekan sekamarnya. Maya is his/her roommate. Alternatively, the se- (base) form may occur as a predicate and be…
100 Most Common Indonesian Words (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2018
It’s not always easy picking up a foreign language. Thankfully, Indonesian is actually a relatively easy language to learn. That’s just one of the many reasons why you should learn Indonesian. A good idea for beginners is to focus on picking up some of the most commonly used words. We’re here to help as we…
Prefix -nya Posted by asimonoff on Feb 25, 2018
“-nya” Suffix -nya is a unique prefix in Indonesia grammar as the functions it served, such as a third person pronoun and possessive pronoun, -nya meaning the shows that the person or thing has either been mentioned before, -nya as a nominalizer, etc. 1. is to show possession (his, her, its, their) For…
100 Most Common Indonesian Words (Part One) Posted by sasha on Feb 22, 2018
When learning a new language, a great strategy is to focus your attention on the most common words. You’d be surprised at how far you can go with just a few hundred words. This is especially true in Indonesia, where learning the most common words goes a long way. We’re here to help you do…
Describing someone’s physical and personal characteristics in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Feb 17, 2018
Let’s learn how to describe and explain about someone’s physical and personal characteristics Describing people Ciri-ciri fisik/ciri-ciri tubuh Physical characteristics to use in a conversation characteristics characteristics Rambutnya seperti apa? What is the hair like? berambut panjang to have short hair Teman saya berambut panjang. My friend has long hair. berambut pendek to have short…
A Short Trip in Sidemen Posted by sasha on Feb 13, 2018
If you get sick of the crowds in places like Seminyak and Ubud, there are plenty of far more peaceful places to visit in Bali. One such place is the village of Sidemen (pronounced see-da-men, not side-men). It’s a beautiful place to kick back and relax for a few days. See some video highlights of…
Music and Dance in Java Posted by sasha on Feb 8, 2018
Music and dance are huge parts of Javanese culture. Whether you’re taking in an angklung performance in Bandung, watching traditional dance at the Kraton in Jogja, or seeing the amazing Ramayana ballet at Prambanan, you’re bound to experience a lot of music and dance in Java. See some highlights of music and dance from all…