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Dekat meaning in English
dekat means near in Indonesian. Pronounced deh-KAHT.
Hear dekat
Example sentence
Pasar dekat sini.
The market is near here.
How dekat is used
Near. 'Dekat sini' = near here. Pairs with 'dari' (from): 'dekat dari sini' (close from here).
More sentences using dekat
- Kos saya dekat kampus.
My boarding room is near campus. - Saya lebih suka naik motor kalau jaraknya dekat.
I prefer taking a motorbike if the distance is close. - Rumah saya dekat.
My house is nearby.
dekat in real dialogue
These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:
- Raksasa menembus bambu itu dan semakin dekat.
The giant broke through the bamboo and drew closer.
From Timun Mas - Saat magrib, kita makan di dekat hotel.
At sunset prayer time, we will eat near the hotel.
From Satu Hari, Tiga Waktu - Kayaknya dekat jalan.
Maybe it is near the road.
From Bola di Dekat Jalan