wkwk
In Indonesian, the English phrase "lol" is expressed as wkwk.
The term wkwk is the standard way to express laughter in Indonesian text messaging and social media. While English speakers use "lol", using lol in an Indonesian context may be seen as using English loanwords rather than local internet slang.
Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)
Which one should you use?
To indicate a stronger or more intense laugh, you can increase the number of repetitions, such as wkwkwkwk.
When do people say it?
Depending on the mood, they might choose different sounds: Haha for general laughter, Hehe for a playful or mischievous tone or Hihi for a lighthearted laugh.
Did you know?
- The proliferation of wkwk is linked to the early days of Indonesian internet culture and the physical layout of keyboards, where 'w' and 'k' are easy to alternate quickly.
- While wkwk is used for laughter, it is not meant to be pronounced like 'wake wake'. In a spoken context, it is intended to mimic the sound of a quick, staccato laugh.
- The specific use of wkwk is so distinct that it is often used as a digital marker to identify an Indonesian speaker in international online gaming communities.
Examples in context
- Wkwkwk!Lol!This example shows how to use the form wkwk to express laughter.Tatoeba #11630806 by Pacific, translation #2770644 by Hybrid
- Setelah membaca ceritamu, saya tertawa terbahak-bahak!After reading your story, I laughed out loud!
- Saya terkekeh-kekeh saat mendengar lelucon itu.I burst out laughing when I heard that joke.
- Wkwkwk, lucu sekali!Lol, that's so funny!
Example conversation
Maya and Rian are chatting on a messaging app.
- MayaVideo ini lucu banget, wkwkwk!This video is so funny, lol!
- RianIya, lucu sekali.Yeah, it's very funny.
- MayaRian, kamu harus lihat ini wkwkwk.Rian, you have to see this lol.
- RianSudah, aku sudah lihat.I already saw it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
