Lesson 1 Flashcards
Merebut
Seize
Cupu
A small container or box, often used to hold valuable or sacred items.
Telaga
Lake
peristiwa
Incident
Event
tercebur
“to fall into” or “to plunge into” a body of water, usually unintentionally. It describes the action of someone or something accidentally falling into water like a river, lake, pond, or pool.
kera
ape
Bujuk
Persuade
Coax
Bungsu
“Bungsu” is an Indonesian term that means “the youngest child” in a family. It refers to the last-born child among siblings and is commonly used to denote someone’s position within the family hierarchy.
Bijak
Wise
Bijaksana
Wise, but deeper and more formal
Cebur
In Indonesian, the word “cebur” refers to the action of plunging or falling into water, often with a splash. It can be translated into English as “plunge,” “splash,” or “dive in.” The term is commonly used to describe someone or something entering water abruptly or energetically.
Example Usage:
• Anak-anak itu cebur ke kolam renang. The children plunged into the swimming pool.
It can also function as a noun in Indonesian. When used as a noun, it refers to the splash, plunge, or the sound made when something falls into water. It represents the event or instance of something entering water abruptly.
Gatau
Don’t know
Tahan lama
Durable
Tahan
Endure
Withstand
Tindak
Action, act, or step It often refers to a deliberate action taken to address or deal with something.
Mihak
To side with or take sides
Bunuh
Kill
Angkat
Lift, raise, pick up
Begawan
Fortunate
Blessed
Also title for clergy/monk or an honorable/sanctified person
Hubungan gelap
Affair
Nafsu
Lust
Syair
Poem
Termasyur
Renowned
Famous
Pertapaan
Hermitage
Beliau
The honorable
His/her excellency
Merenung
Reflect
Contemplate
Meditate
Kau
You
Maha
Great
Supreme
Grand
Hamba
“servant” in English. It can also mean “I” or “me” in a humble or submissive form, often used in a formal, religious, or traditional context.
Sadar
“aware”, “conscious”, or “realize” in English, depending on the context. It can refer to being mentally aware, regaining consciousness, or understanding something.
Menghendaki
“to desire”, “to wish for”, or “to require” in English, depending on the context. It implies actively wanting or needing something.
Huni
Inhabit
Occupy
Khyangan
Heaven
Tenang
Calm
Gejolak
“turmoil”, “upheaval”, or “commotion”, depending on the context. It can refer to emotional or social unrest, or even sudden bursts of energy or activity.
Teguh
Steadfast
Firm
Resolute
Padma
Lotus
Sastra
Literature
Weda
“knowledge” or “sacred knowledge” in English. It refers to the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, considered the oldest scriptures in the world.
Betina
Female animals (or human to be offensive)
Hebat
Great
amazing
Awesome
Pemanah
Archer
Mulia
Noble
Glorious
Ibarat
“analogy,” “metaphor,” or “like” in English, depending on the context. It is often used to draw comparisons or illustrate something through an example or figure of speech.
Alir
Flow (noun)
Lantas
Then
Next
Therefore
Embun
Dew
Bermata
Have eyes
Sifat
Characteristic
Trait
Attribute
Kebangsawanan
Nobility
Aristocracy
Royalty
Pendirian
- Establishment – referring to the act of founding or setting up something (e.g., a building, organization, or institution).
- Standpoint or Principle – referring to someone’s stance, opinion, or firm belief in a certain matter.
The meaning depends on the context in which it is used.
Amat
Very
Teduh
Calm
Sheltered
Tabah
Resilient
Steadfast
Perservering
Ucap
Say
Suri tauladan
Role model
Nobat
Coronation
Enthronement
Yuwaraja
Crown prince
Heir apparent
Menentang
“oppose”, “resist”, or “defy”, depending on the context. It generally means to act against or be in disagreement with something, such as an idea, action, rule, or authority.
Mengusulkan
Propose
Recommend
Suggest
Tuntut
Demand
Claim
Requirement
Agar
So that
Ikat
Tie
Bind
Fasten
Malang
Unfortunate
Jantan
Male animal (with humans used to denote bravery but be careful can come across as sarcastic)
Berdua
Together
Batal
Cancelled
