Sama meaning in English

sama means same / equal in Indonesian. Pronounced SAH-mah.

Hear sama

Example sentence

Nama kita sama.
Our names are the same.

How sama is used

Also used in 'sama-sama' = 'you're welcome' (literally 'same-same', i.e. the favor is mutual).

sama in real dialogue

These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:

• Nggak ada. Cuma kertas sama pensil.
  It is not there. There is only paper and a pencil.
  From Kunci di Dalam Kotak A1
• Mau. Tapi saya tidak bisa masak sama sekali.
  Yes. But I cannot cook at all.
  From Masak Nasi Goreng Bersama A2
• Sepi, tidak ribut sama sekali.
  Quiet, not noisy at all.
  From Rumah Barunya Bagus Tidak? A2

Related adjectives

• besar, big
• kecil, small
• baru, new
• lama, old
• bagus, good
• jelek, bad

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