dan kamu
/dan ˈkamu/word by word
The English phrase "and you" is translated into Indonesian as dan kamu.
This phrase is used to ask the same question back to the person who just asked it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dan meaning "and" and kamu meaning "you".
Which one should you use?
While dan kamu is a common way to say "and you", if you want to ask "and him?" or "and her?" instead, you should use dan dia.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The choice of phrase depends on who you are addressing. dan kamu is an informal way to say "and you" and is suitable for addressing friends, family members or peers. For formal or polite situations, use dan Anda to show respect, especially in professional settings or formal conversations. Additionally, dan Saudara is a formal option commonly used in official correspondence, formal speeches or when addressing someone of higher status.
How do you pronounce it?
/dan ˈkamu/
Did you know?
- In many social contexts, Indonesians may avoid using kamu or Anda entirely and instead use a kinship term like 'older brother' or 'older sister' to say 'and you'.
- The word kamu originally referred to a group of people rather than a single person. It evolved from a plural 'you' in Proto-Malayic into the singular 'you' used in modern Indonesian.
- Using dan Saudara is not just about formality but specifically references a 'sibling' relationship, treating the other person as a formal equal.
Examples in context
- Aku pelajar, dan kamu?I'm a student. And you?This example shows how to use dan kamu to return a question about one's occupation.Tatoeba #12392749 by HAGNi, translation #3784764 by senryakun
- Waktu keberangkatan telah tiba, dan kami pergi sesuai jalan-jalan kami – Saya mati dan kamu hidup. Mana yang lebih baik hanya Tuhan yang tahu.The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.This example uses dan kamu to contrast two different paths or states of being.Tatoeba #813027 by windra, translation #416180 by Scott
- Pemilik rumah telah memberi tahu Tom: "Kamu akan terlihat lebih baik dengan topi fedora – saya kira topi bulu abu-abu muda. Kamu tinggi, dan kamu bisa mengambilnya."The landlady had told Tom: "You'd look better with a fedora hat a light-grey felted wool one, I think. You're tall, and you could carry it off."This example uses dan kamu in a context where an ability is being attributed.Tatoeba #10976022 by LeeSooHa, translation #5385681 by Objectivesea
- Bagaimana kabar anda? Saya baik, terima kasih. Dan Anda?How are you? I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Example conversation
Indah and Adi are greeting each other at a cafe.
- IndahHalo Adi, apa kabar?Hello Adi, how are you?
- AdiAku baik, dan kamu?I am fine, and you?
- IndahAku juga baik, terima kasih.I am also fine, thank you.
- AdiSama-sama, Indah.You're welcome, Indah.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dan, kamu) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dan, kamu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
