aku juga
/ˈaku ˈd͡ʒuɡa/word by word
The phrase "me too" in Indonesian is expressed as aku juga. Wiktionary also lists aku pun.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indonesian | IPA |
|---|---|
| aku juga | /ˈaku ˈd͡ʒuɡa/ (Standard Indonesian, word by word) |
| aku pun |
These phrases are used to indicate that a statement, feeling or situation applies to the speaker as well.
What does it mean word for word?
The word juga means "also" or "too".
Which one should you use?
aku pun is a more formal or literary version of aku juga.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Aku juga is the informal equivalent of Saya juga. For more polite or formal settings, you should use saya juga. In very formal contexts, you can use demikian juga saya, which translates to "likewise, me too". In informal contexts, saying sama can convey the idea of "me too".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Padang, Sumatra, people may use aku juo to mean "me too".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaku ˈdʒuɡa/
Did you know?
- Despite looking very similar to the Latin word 'ego', the Indonesian word aku has no historical or linguistic connection to it.
- Using aku juga with a boss or elder could be seen as overly blunt or disrespectful because aku is an intimate or informal pronoun.
- The phrase demikian juga saya is so formal that it is rarely heard in spoken conversation and is primarily reserved for official speeches or formal writing.
Examples in context
- Aku juga.Me, too.Tatoeba #4345293 by Bilmanda, translation #321985 by CK
- Aku juga!Me too!Tatoeba #13018651 by HAGNi, translation #2179100 by Hybrid
- "Sudah lama ya tidak minum susu dari botol." "Iya. Entah kenapa rasanya lebih enak daripada yang di kertas karton ya?" "Aku juga berpikir begitu.""It's been a while since I've seen milk in a bottle." "Me too. I somehow feel its nicer than milk in a paper carton, don't you?" "I was thinking the same thing."This shows how to use aku juga to express thinking the same thing as someone else.Tatoeba #4712566 by Bilmanda, translation #4641485 by corbinjurgens
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their love for spicy food.
- SariAku suka sekali makanan pedas.I really love spicy food.
- BudiWah, aku juga!Wow, me too!
- SariKamu mau coba sambal ini?Do you want to try this chili sauce?
- BudiBoleh, aku juga sedang lapar.Sure, I am hungry too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “me too” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (aku, juga) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aku, juga, pun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
