Indonesian vocabulary

Indonesian culture

5 curated culture words at A1 / A2 / B1 levels. Every entry includes pronunciation and an example sentence, with usage notes where they help.

Culture in context

Reading a word inside something you can nearly follow is what makes it stick. These stories use the vocabulary above:

Cerita Nenek, Grandmother's Story A grandmother shares stories from her youth.
Kopi di Ubud, Coffee in Ubud Learning about Indonesian coffee culture in a Ubud café.
Makan Malam dengan Keluarga Nina, Dinner with Nina's Family Alex meets Nina's parents, brings a gift and follows their lead at dinner.
Tetangga Baru di Arisan, The New Neighbour at the Gathering At a neighbourhood gathering, two friends work out how the new guests know one another.
Adat dan Tradisi di Sini, Customs and Traditions Here A host explains local customs, greetings and what to bring as a guest.