Satu meaning in English

satu means one in Indonesian. Pronounced SAH-too.

Hear satu

Example sentence

Saya punya satu buku.
I have one book.

How satu is used

Used as '1' and also as 'a' (the indefinite article). 'Satu buku' can mean 'one book' or 'a book'.

More sentences using satu

• Tolong satu nasi goreng, tidak pedas.
  One fried rice please, not spicy.
• Saya di Indonesia satu bulan.
  I've been in Indonesia for one month.
• Saya mau pesan nasi goreng satu.
  I'd like to order one fried rice.

satu in real dialogue

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

• Iya, nasi goreng satu.
  Yes, I would like fried rice.
  From Maaf, Pak A1
• Saya punya satu kakak.
  I have one older sibling.
  From Keluarga Saya A1
• Tambah satu nanas, tolong.
  Add one pineapple, please.
  From Di Pasar A2

Related numbers

• dua, two
• tiga, three
• empat, four
• lima, five
• enam, six
• tujuh, seven

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