Bapak in English

bapak means father, Mr. in Indonesian. Pronounced BAH-pahk.

Example

Bapak Budi adalah guru saya.
Mr. Budi is my teacher.

Usage

Mr. / sir — also 'father'. Use with any adult man you don't know well. Shortens to 'Pak' in direct address.

Related words in "family"

• ibu — mother
• ayah — father
• anak — child
• adik — younger sibling
• kakak — older sibling
• kakek — grandfather

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