kursi
/ˈkursi/
The Indonesian word for chair is kursi.
Meaning: furniture (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkursi/
Did you know?
- The word kursi is actually a loanword from the Arabic word kursiyy, which originally meant a throne or a seat of authority.
- Indonesian has different words for sitting on a kursi compared to sitting on the floor, which is a common cultural practice.
- During political elections, Indonesian news reports frequently discuss the 'fight for the kursi' when referring to candidates competing for office.
Examples in context
- Ada di bawah kursi.It is under the chair.This sentence shows how to use kursi to indicate an object's location underneath it.Tatoeba #4413207 by Bilmanda, translation #28185 by CK
- Dia duduk di kursi.He sat in the chair.This sentence demonstrates the action of sitting in a kursi.Tatoeba #8864919 by HAGNi, translation #1487687 by marshmallowcat
- Aku jatuh dari kursi.I fell off the chair.This sentence illustrates falling from a kursi.Tatoeba #13747471 by HAGNi, translation #5958201 by CK
- Apakah Anda bisa memberikan selembar kertas dan kursi?Can you provide a sheet of paper and a chair?
- Kursi itu terbuat dari kayu apa?What is the chair made of?
- Tolong jaga bangkumu sendiri.Please take care of your own chair.
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Example conversation
Dimas and Sari are preparing a room for a small gathering.
- DimasSari, apakah kita butuh lebih banyak kursi?Sari, do we need more chairs?
- SariIya, tolong ambilkan dua kursi lagi.Yes, please get two more chairs.
- DimasBaik, aku akan mengambilnya sekarang.Okay, I will get them now.
- SariTerima kasih, Dimas.Thank you, Dimas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chair” translations and entries kursi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kursi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
