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Bukan meaning in English
bukan means not (with nouns) in Indonesian. Pronounced BOO-kahn.
Hear bukan
Example sentence
Saya bukan dokter.
I'm not a doctor.
How bukan is used
Use 'bukan' before nouns and pronouns. Use 'tidak' before verbs and adjectives. Classic learner trap.
bukan in real dialogue
These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:
- Kamu perlu tukang, bukan arsitek.
You need a tradesperson, not an architect.
From Siapa Bisa Memperbaiki Atap? - Bukan masalah besar, kecuali dia minta lembur.
Not a big problem, unless he asks for overtime.
From Menurut Saya Begini - Dia bilang pengalamannya asli, bukan dibesar-besarkan.
He said his experience is genuine, not exaggerated.
From Orang Baru di Kantor