CEFR A2

Bahasa Indonesia

proper noun

Meaning

The official language of Indonesia, a standardized register of Malay used as a lingua franca across the archipelago.

Examples

She is studying Bahasa Indonesia to prepare for her trip to Bali.
Many Indonesians speak their local dialect at home but use Bahasa Indonesia in public.

Synonyms: Indonesian, Malay

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Bahasa Indonesia (A2)

proper noun

Pronunciation: /bəˈhɑːsə ɪndoʊˈniːʃə/

Definition

The official language of Indonesia, a standardized register of Malay used as a lingua franca across the archipelago.

Examples

She is studying Bahasa Indonesia to prepare for her trip to Bali.
Many Indonesians speak their local dialect at home but use Bahasa Indonesia in public.

How to Use Bahasa Indonesia

speak Bahasa Indonesia (verb phrase): To communicate using the Indonesian language. — "Can you speak Bahasa Indonesia?"
learn Bahasa Indonesia (verb phrase): To acquire knowledge or skill in the Indonesian language. — "She is learning Bahasa Indonesia online."

Synonyms of Bahasa Indonesia

Words with a similar meaning to Bahasa Indonesia:

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