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Tetapi meaning in English
tetapi means but (formal) in Indonesian. Pronounced teh-TAH-pee.
Hear tetapi
Example sentence
Saya lapar, tetapi tidak ada makanan.
I'm hungry, but there's no food.
How tetapi is used
More formal than 'tapi'. Use in writing or formal contexts.
tetapi in real dialogue
These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:
- Tetapi sungai itu penuh dengan buaya yang ganas.
But the river was full of fierce crocodiles.
From Si Kancil dan Buaya - Raksasa berhenti untuk makan, tetapi segera mengejarnya lagi.
The giant stopped to eat, but soon chased her again.
From Timun Mas - Tidak ada luka, tetapi gusinya bengkak.
There is no wound, but the gum is swollen.
From Gigi Sakit