{"id":3046,"date":"2017-12-27T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/?p=3046"},"modified":"2017-12-27T17:54:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-27T22:54:35","slug":"most-popular-posts-of-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/most-popular-posts-of-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Popular Posts of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can you believe it&#8217;s almost 2018? Before we say <strong>Selamat Tahun Baru<\/strong> (Happy New Year), let&#8217;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:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-indonesian\/\">10. How to Say &#8220;I Love You&#8221; in Indonesian<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Say I Love You in Indonesian\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KUILBa_zr7A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I knew we had some romantic readers here! Learning how to say &#8220;I love you&#8221; in Indonesian made our list with the 10th spot. Go ahead and say it with me: <strong>Aku cinta kamu<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll learn lots of other love-related vocabulary in this post as well.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/ramadan-in-indonesia\/\">9. Ramadan in Indonesia<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1915\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bukrie\/14561469378\/in\/photostream\/\" aria-label=\"14561469378 C8460fdf52 Z\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1915\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1915\"  alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2016\/06\/14561469378_c8460fdf52_z.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2016\/06\/14561469378_c8460fdf52_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2016\/06\/14561469378_c8460fdf52_z-350x234.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Budi Nusyirwan from flickr.com.<br \/>Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, so the fasting month of Ramadan is of great importance. Learn all about Ramadan and how it&#8217;s celebrated in Indonesia in this post full of useful vocabulary.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/colors-in-indonesian-culture\/\">8. Colors in Indonesian Culture<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This post does a lot more than just teach you some Indonesian words for colors. In a country as vast and diverse as Indonesia, color is interpreted differently across the different islands and ethnic groups. Learn why one ethnic group only recognizes four colors and more in this post.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/10-reasons-to-learn-indonesian\/\">7. 10 Reasons to Learn Indonesian<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_218\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/10\/G0094124.jpg\" aria-label=\"G0094124\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-218\" class=\"wp-image-218\"  alt=\"Flying on the back of a motorbike to Mt. Bromo, Indonesia.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/10\/G0094124.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/10\/G0094124.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/10\/G0094124-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/10\/G0094124-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This would not have been possible without some Indonesian skills&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Why should you learn Indonesian? We give you 10 reasons in this great post. Start out by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/word-of-the-day\/today\/indonesian.html\">learning a new Indonesian word every day.<\/a>\u00a0That&#8217;s a great New Year&#8217;s resolution!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/indonesian-ramayana\/\">6. Indonesian Ramayana<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_662\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/03\/DSC_0360.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0360\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-662\" class=\"wp-image-662\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/03\/DSC_0360.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/03\/DSC_0360.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/03\/DSC_0360-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ramayana at Prambanan Temple.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the two great Indian epic poems, the <em>Ramayana<\/em> is a love story that also explores human values and the concept of dharma. Learn about the Indonesian version and the characters in the story in this post. Be sure to stick around for a performance when you visit <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/prambanan\/\">Prambanan Temple<\/a>. Check out some highlights in this short video:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan (1 of 2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KPyTsM2CM1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/love-and-courtship-in-indonesian-culture\/\">5. Love and Courtship in Indonesia<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that in Indonesia it&#8217;s said that when you get married, you also marry your partner&#8217;s family? Learn about the importance of family when it comes to love and courtship in Indonesian culture in this post.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/jakarta-to-bali-traveling-across-java\/\">4. Jakarta to Bali: Traveling Across Java<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_103\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0210\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103\" class=\"wp-image-103\"  alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210.jpg 650w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210-350x234.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful scenery on the way across Java.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got enough time, traveling across Java from Jakarta to Bali is an incredible travel experience. This post gives you a great itinerary with a quick look at each stop along the way. Explore ancient temples, trek up a volcano, eat all sorts of delicious Indonesian food, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Traveling Across Java: Jakarta to Bali Overland\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RCjqzQ0qRzc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/indonesia-people-culture-and-traditions\/\">3. Indonesian People: Culture and Traditions<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Indonesia is the 4th most populous country on Earth, and it&#8217;s comprised of over 17,000 islands. Get a great introduction to the people of Indonesia in this post.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/introduction-perkenalan-dialogue\/\">2. Introduction Dialogue<\/a><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_758\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/05\/DSC_0830.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0830\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-758\" class=\"size-full wp-image-758\"  alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"369\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/05\/DSC_0830.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/05\/DSC_0830.jpg 550w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2015\/05\/DSC_0830-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn how to introduce yourself to your new friends!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Learning how to introduce yourself is an important skill when learning a new language. This post has a few sample conversations you can practice, both formal and informal. Practice with a friend and you&#8217;ll be well on your way to introducing yourself in Indonesian. Follow this video for some extra practice:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduce Yourself in Indonesian\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FTUmCWKu0gY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/my-hobby-hobi-saya\/\">1. My Hobby (Hobi Saya)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Our most popular post of 2017 was this reading activity about hobbies. Over 13,000 people wanted to learn how to talk about their hobbies in Indonesian this year! Practice reading it out loud, study the vocabulary, and then try to answer the questions yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to all of our readers for a great year. We love hearing from you, so please feel free to leave a comment and let us know what posts you enjoyed this year, as well as what topics you&#8217;d like to see us cover next year. See you in 2018!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210-350x234.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Most Popular Posts of 2017\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/indonesian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/07\/DSC_0210.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>Can you believe it&#8217;s almost 2018? Before we say Selamat Tahun Baru (Happy New Year), let&#8217;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. 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