alpukat
/alˈpu.kat̚/
The English word avocado is alpukat in Indonesian. Wiktionary also lists avokad.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indonesian | IPA |
|---|---|
| alpukat | /alˈpu.kat̚/ |
| avokad | /aˈvokad/ (Standard Indonesian) |
alpukat is a noun used to refer to the fruit.
Which one should you use?
The form 'alpukat' is the standard and most common term used in Indonesia.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /alˈpu.kat̚/.
Did you know?
- In Indonesia, alpukat is frequently enjoyed as a sweet treat, such as jus alpukat which is often blended with chocolate condensed milk.
- The word alpukat likely stems from the Classical Nahuatl word āhuacatl, which originally referred to a specific body part in the Aztec language.
- Street vendors in Indonesia often sell alpukat kocok, where the fruit is smashed in a glass rather than blended to keep it chunky.
Examples in context
- Kulit alpukat berwarna hijau.Avocado skin is green.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the skin of an alpukat.Tatoeba #10671836 by HAGNi, translation #10221107 by wedget
- Saya ingin berbicara dengan alpukat.I want to talk to an avocado.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of the word alpukat in a sentence.Tatoeba #11687267 by Pacific, translation #10794263 by Fenrir
- Saya ingin membeli alpukat.I want to buy an avocado.
- Jangan lupa untuk memasukkan alpukat ke dalam salad.Don't forget to add avocado to the salad.
- Restoran ini terkenal dengan hidangan alpukatnya.This restaurant is famous for its avocado dishes.
- Alpukat ini sangat manis.This avocado is very sweet.
Example conversation
Sari and Budi are shopping at a traditional market.
- SariApakah alpukat ini sudah matang?Is this avocado ripe?
- BudiYa, alpukat ini sudah matang.Yes, this avocado is ripe.
- SariSaya mau beli satu kilogram.I want to buy one kilogram.
- BudiBaik, saya siapkan sekarang.Okay, I will prepare it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avocado” translations and entries alpukat, avokad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alpukat, avokad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
