Indonesian Slang

Author : Christopher Torchia,Lely Djuhari
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462910571

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Indonesian Slang by Christopher Torchia,Lely Djuhari Pdf

Cekidot, gan!—"Check it out Boss!" Kamu Dodol—"You're a coconut fudge!" (You're slow on the uptake) This book is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms. The unique aspects of the Indonesian language offer one of the best windows into Indonesian culture. Slang, titles, proverbs, nicknames, acronyms, quotations and other expressions reveal its character, in the words of its people and are a great way to learn Indonesian culture. This book of expressions looks at Indonesia with the help of its national language, bahasa Indonesia. It describes Indonesians and their fears, beliefs, history and politics, as well as how they live, fight, grieve and laugh. Indonesian is a variant of Malay, the national language of Malaysia, and many of its expressions come from the Malay heartland of Sumatra island. Indonesian has also incorporated terms from Javanese, the language of the dominant ethnic group in a huge nation of more than 17,000 islands. Although Indonesian is officially a young language, it contains words from Sanskrit, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese and English, a legacy of the merchants, warriors, laborers and holy men who traveled to the archipelago over the centuries. The Indonesian language was a nationalist symbol during the campaign against Dutch rule in the 20th century. Indonesians who fought against colonialism made it the national language in their constitution when they declared independence in 1945. Two generations later, modern Indonesians love word play. The tongue slips and skids, chopping words, piling on syllables and flipping them. Indonesians turn phrases into acronyms, and construct double meanings. Their inventions reflect social trends, mock authority, or get a point across in a hurry. This book divides Indonesian expressions into categories such as food and wisdom, politics and personalities. The format is the same in each chapter. An expression in Indonesian, or sometimes a regional language in Indonesia, is followed by a translation, an interpretation of the meaning, and usually a summary of the idiom's origin or background. Some translations are more literal than others, reflecting an effort to balance clarity of meaning with the flavor of the original words.

Author : Innovative Language Learning,IndonesianPod101.com
Publisher : Innovative Language Learning
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781641672238

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Learn Indonesian: Must-Know Indonesian Slang Words & Phrases by Innovative Language Learning,IndonesianPod101.com Pdf

Do you want to learn Indonesian the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Indonesian: Must-Know Indonesian Slang Words & Phrases by IndonesianPod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Indonesian teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Indonesian Slang Words & phrases!

Author : Maria Tan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798622755644

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Indonesian Internet Slang Words and Acronyms by Maria Tan Pdf

This book is perfect to learn and teach uses of Indonesian in informal setting, particularly the use of acronyms and abbreviations when texting and communicating via mobile phone and social media. Have you been learning Indonesian for quite awhile? And yet, when you check out your Indonesian friend's Instagram page, you still can't understand fully what he/she said, or what his/her friend said in the caption or comment section. You even find there are many words being thrown around that have no vowels! How strange!Well, abbreviations like "bsk" (means: tomorrow), "kmrn" (means: yesterday) get thrown around very casually in comments, captions and even text conversations between people.This book will help you to stay updated with the latest online lingo that many Indonesians use.

Author : Peter Constantine
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462902682

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Making Out in Indonesian by Peter Constantine Pdf

Making Out in Indonesian is a fun, accessible and thorough Indonesian phrasebook and guide to the Indonesian language as it's really spoken. Kamu sangat menarik! Bisa kita ketemu lagi?—(You're very attractive! Shall we meet again?) Answer this correctly in Indonesian and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap! Indonesian classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios but chances are while in Indonesia you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romances—something you may not be prepared for. If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Indonesia and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Indonesian phrasebook makes this possible. Making Out in Indonesian has been carefully designed to act as a guide to modern colloquial Indonesian for use in everyday informal interactions—giving access to the sort of catchy Indonesian expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. Each expression is written in Indonesian so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This Indonesian phrase book includes: A guide to pronouncing Indonesian words correctly. Explanations of basic Indonesian grammar. Complete Indonesian translations. Useful and interesting notes on Indonesian language and culture. Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks. Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese.

Author : A. L. N. Kramer, Sr.,Willie Koen,Katherine Davidsen
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462910861

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Tuttle Concise Indonesian Dictionary by A. L. N. Kramer, Sr.,Willie Koen,Katherine Davidsen Pdf

This is the most up-to-date Indonesian Dictionary on the market Tuttle Concise Indonesian Dictionary has both Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian sections. It's compact size allows for easy transport without limiting the content. This Indonesian dictionary is perfect for Indonesian language students, or business people and tourists traveling to Indonesia. It contains over 20,000 words and expressions, carefully selected to cover all important aspects of life and commerce in Indonesia. In addition, extensive information on Indonesian grammar and Indonesian pronunciation are included. Concise Indonesian Dictionary contains the following features: 25,000 Indonesian words and expressions. Up-to-date local Indonesian slang and idioms. A guide to Indonesian pronunciation and Indonesian Grammar. English and Indonesian Script. Extensive notes with detailed tips on usage and social context. Parts of speech, common phrases and idiomatic expressions. Other dictionaries in this bestselling series you might be interested in include: Concise Tagalog Dictionary, Concise Vietnamese Dictionary, and Concise Balinese Dictionary.

Author : Brandon Possin
Publisher : Gramedia Pustaka Utama
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9786020640426

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MAKSUD LO? A guide to the ÒrealÓ Indonesian language by Brandon Possin Pdf

Why should we care about informal Indonesian language? IsnÕt this the silly stuff of teenagers? ShouldnÕt foreigners adhere to the elegant, dignified formal Indonesian language? Many Indonesian-speaking visitors canÕt understand the slangy everyday Indonesian. They speak what they learned in class or books, but they fail to connect with Indonesians because theyÕre too bakuÑtoo stiff. Being stiff is an especially fatal flaw in the nimble, goofy, gregarious Indonesian culture. The best antidote to being stiff is mastering the informal Indonesian language. This book is to let visitors make deeper connections with Indonesia. Too often the foreigners get frustrated by the thick slang and then retreat to their expat bubble. Indonesians also could realize how their colloquial language can be unintelligible even to the most earnest Indonesian language learner. Perhaps after reading this book, slang-throwing Indonesians will have some mercy on the bule (foreigner) and learners of bahasa come to embrace the adventures of speaking everyday Indonesian.

Author : Maria Tan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798624031593

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Indonesian Idioms by Maria Tan Pdf

Communicate in Indonesian like a native speaker. Learn everyday expressions and idioms that will make your Indonesian more natural and fluent, while developing an awareness of Indonesian culture. Designed for learners of Indonesian of all ages, this book consists of 100 most common Indonesian idioms. Each idiom comes with both literal and figurative English translations as well as a vivid illustration. Readers will also learn how to use the term in context with examples provided.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Indonesian language
ISBN : 9799770319

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Informal Indonesian by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tim Hannigan
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462920211

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Making Out in Indonesian Phrasebook & Dictionary by Tim Hannigan Pdf

Making Out in Indonesian Phrasebook & Dictionary is a fun and accessible guide to Indonesian as it's spoken in real life. Freshly written by Tim Hannigan--whose features and travel articles appear regularly in newspapers and magazines in Indonesia and beyond--this is your guide to modern spoken Indonesian. Experience the language as it is used in everyday interactions today, including many colorful, catchy expressions, Jakarta slang, and informal phrases not found in traditional Indonesian language materials. In addition to being an easy-to-use Indonesian phrasebook, it also includes an introduction to the Indonesian language, pronunciation guide, topical notes on critical points of language and culture, and chapters based on typical real-life encounters with speakers of Indonesian, including: Making acquaintances Discussing likes and dislikes Sharing a meal Going out on the town Developing a romantic relationship--even through to having sex, getting married, and splitting up! Whether you're planning to study abroad in Indonesia, or are just looking for an authentic travel experience, this fun resource will turn you into a local in no time.

Author : Michael Adams
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199986538

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Slang by Michael Adams Pdf

Slang, writes Michael Adams, is poetry on the down low, and sometimes lowdown poetry on the down low, but rarely, if ever, merely lowdown. It is the poetry of everyday speech, the people's poetry, and it deserves attention as language playing on the cusp of art. In Slang: The People's Poetry, Adams covers this perennially interesting subject in a serious but highly engaging way, illuminating the fundamental question "What is Slang" and defending slang--and all forms of nonstandard English--as integral parts of the American language. Why is an expression like "bed head" lost in a lexical limbo, found neither in slang nor standard dictionaries? Why are snow-boarding terms such as "fakie," "goofy foot," "ollie" and "nollie" not considered slang? As he addresses these and other lexical curiosities, Adams reveals that slang is used in part to define groups, distinguishing those who are "down with it" from those who are "out of it." Slang is also a rebellion against the mainstream. It often irritates those who color within the lines--indeed, slang is meant to irritate, sometimes even to shock. But slang is also inventive language, both fun to make and fun to use. Rather than complain about slang as "bad" language, Adams urges us to celebrate slang's playful resistance to the commonplace and to see it as the expression of an innate human capacity, not only for language, but for poetry.

Author : Anne Kasschau,Susumu Eguchi
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462910953

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Using Japanese Slang by Anne Kasschau,Susumu Eguchi Pdf

So you think you learned everything in Japanese class that you needed to know? Guess again. Chances are, your teachers only covered the G-rated side of the language. What about the rest of the vocabulary and phrases you need for this R-rated world? That's where Using Japanese Slang comes in. From college campuses to back-street bars, this book is a vital resource for understanding the phrases you can't learn from your Japanese friends because they'll just smile and say you're better off not knowing anyway. Using Japanese Slang brings you the entertaining and colorful Japanese language as it's used in the real world, offering fascinating etymological explanations as well. It will give you the power to express the thoughts you really want to convey, and deliver them like a native speaker.

Author : Christopher Torchia,Lely Djuhari
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462916504

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Indonesian Idioms and Expressions by Christopher Torchia,Lely Djuhari Pdf

Indonesian Idioms and Expressions is a collection of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms, that offers a commentary on their origins, as well as insights into Indonesian culture, customs, and history. The book is an informal compendium designed to be both educational and easy to read. There are four parts in the book, and the chapters hit on various linguistic themes, among them wisdom, characters, animals, food, slang, family affairs, and politics. Entries include the expression in Bahasa Indonesia, a translation, an equivalent expression in English, and an explanation if necessary. The idea is to learn about Indonesian through the texture and content of its language, rather than the headlines—often bad ones—that tend to dominate perceptions of the vast country.

Author : Peter Constantine
Publisher : Yenbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994-10
Category : Indonesian language
ISBN : 490073702X

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Making Out in Indonesian by Peter Constantine Pdf

So you're going to Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. You want to make friends, sample the local fare, go dancing, see a show and take part in friendly chit-chat. This handy guide teaches you colorful Indonesian slang as it's really spoken. Even those who speak no Indonesian at all can quickly learn hundreds of colloquial expressions, including: lover's language, eating and drinking terms, friendly talk, fighting words, shopping lingo and much more. Making Out in Indonesian includes a handy pronunciation guide and simple phonetic phrases that are easily memorized.

Author : Katherine Davidsen
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0804845085

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Tuttle Pocket Indonesian Dictionary by Katherine Davidsen Pdf

Users requiring a quick and handy reference work for Indonesian, particularly when they are out and about, need look no further than the Tuttle Pocket Indonesian Dictionary. This dictionary has been specially designed for foreigners working or traveling in Indonesia. It is equally useful for Indonesians who live abroad or in an English-speaking environment. No knowledge of Indonesian grammar or word formation is necessary to use this helpful dictionary—simply look up the word as you hear or read it, and you'll quickly find it's meaning. This is a revolutionary feature that most other Indonesian dictionaries are lacking. Special features of this Indonesian dictionary include: Covers the 15,000 most common Indonesian and English words. A useful pronunciation guide. A small, compact size makes it portable and lightweight. Both Indonesian-English and English-Indonesian sections. Special emphasis is given to words vital in daily use, important in business and cultural settings, and useful to travelers. The entries in both sections contain common idioms and expressions, as well as up-to-date IT and Internet vocabulary. There are no other authoritative pocket dictionaries of Indonesian. The Oxford Starter's Indonesian-English Dictionary and the Tuttle Concise Indonesian Dictionary are larger dictionaries with more entries, but these are aimed at students rather than general users.

Author : James S. Harvey
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517363853

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Learn Indonesian by Association by James S. Harvey Pdf

Want to learn over 400 words in Indonesian in under 1 week? Of course you can also take your time, relax and learn at your pace. This book providesa remarkably effective method (3 times more than traditional learning) to learn Indonesian using wordassociations from a language you already know, "English". No more boringlearning by repetition or complicated grammar, you will learn wordsrapidly, easily and with little practice, be speaking like a native, in notime. "My aim is to provide a method of learning which anyone can use, thatnot only makes words easy to remember, but is presented in a manner which is engaging,comical and highly effective. It's the method I used to learn the languageand love being able to share it with you" - James The book contains everything you need to speak and write Indonesian fortravelling and holidays. You'll learn the basics quickly, easily, playfullyand permanently. Of course, the more you practice, the better, and with Indoglyphs, you'll be entertained while you learn. The book is structured to get the most out of using thetechnique of association. With some diversions for light relief andsimplicity of presentation, learning becomes a joy rather than a chore. Here's a summary of what you'll find... How to get the best out of the book Here you'll learn how to use the book to best effect. What your learningstyle is and how to apply it to get the best out of the book. How and why it works This section explains how and why the method is so effective. See www.lingolinks.biz for more details and research results. Indonesia and its customs in brief Whenever we travel and whenever we communicate with other people, it reallyhelps to know some of the culture so avoid those embarrassing "foot in mouth" moments. Over 400 words of Vocabulary You'll be guided through over 400 words to learn in an order specially designedto support learning (avoid confusion). Each learning set has a section to checkyour learning so you can review your progress. The Language structure Yes, there is some Grammar to handle, but you won't really notice. It's handledin the book using terms anyone can understand and introduced as it's needed,allowing you to concentrate on vocabulary rather than technical skills. Some useful phrases Phrases are introduced to give you practice at making sentences. This book isnot intended to be a phrase book, but instead, to give you what you need to beable to make up the phrases yourself. Slang and sms speak Slang is abundant in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. Having a background willhelp you navigate the most commonly used forms and give you kudos when you tripthem out like a native. Also, if you do enter the realm of texting inIndonesian, this section will help you understand some of the short forms used. Practice exercises The book has plenty of exercises for you to support you in leaning from vocabto translating simple phrases. Pronunciation and alphabet This section is useful to support you in the correct pronunciation of words,especially when reading a word that you've never seen before. Some common Exotic fruits There are some amazing exotic smells and tastes to be found in Indonesia. Thissection introduces you to some of the fantastic fruits you will find, and beable to ask for on your travels. You will learn Indonesian much faster than conventionallanguage courses using the technique of word association. It's easy, engagingand permanent, no more book worming with boring lists of words - Lingo Links(tm)sets you free to learn in your way, at your pace and with great results. www.lingolinks.biz