lili
The English word lily is translated into Indonesian as lili.
lili refers to a flower in the genus Lilium.
Meaning: flower in the genus Lilium (noun)
Did you know?
- In Indonesia, the white lily is frequently associated with funerals and mourning, making it a risky choice for a celebratory gift.
- The word lili is a loanword from Dutch lelie, reflecting the long history of European botanical influence on Indonesian flora classification.
- While lili is the term for true lilies, Indonesians often call the common 'Peace Lily' lili perdamaian, even though it is actually an arum or a type of aroid.
Examples in context
- Aku suka bakung kuning.I like yellow lilies.
- Tadi melihat bakung cantik di kebun tetangga.I saw beautiful lilies in the neighbor's garden earlier.
- Ini hadiahku, bakung merah untukmu.Here's my gift, a red lily for you.
- Bunga lili itu sangat harum.That lily flower is very fragrant.
- Saya membeli bunga lili putih.I bought white lilies.
- Ada lili di dalam vas itu.There are lilies in that vase.
Example conversation
Maya and Rian are at a flower shop.
- MayaApakah kamu suka bunga lili?Do you like lilies?
- RianYa, lili adalah bunga favorit saya.Yes, the lily is my favorite flower.
- MayaMari kita beli lili ini untuknya.Let's buy these lilies for her.
- RianIde yang bagus, Maya.That is a good idea, Maya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lily” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
