melon
/məˈlon/
The Indonesian word for "melon" is melon.
melon refers to the melon fruit. When referring specifically to the soft, pulpy part of the fruit, the term Daging Melon is used.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /məˈlon/.
Did you know?
- The ancestor of the word melon comes from the Greek word for 'pumpkin', specifically a type of 'ripe apple'.
- In Indonesia, you will often find melon served as a key ingredient in Es Buah or Sop Buah, which are refreshing chilled cocktails mixed with syrup and condensed milk.
- Indonesian melon often refers specifically to the variety with an orange interior and netted skin, which is vastly more common in local markets than the smooth green honeydew.
Examples in context
- Saya suka buah melon. Rasanya segar!I like melon. It tastes refreshing!
- Saya ingin makan melon.I want to eat melon.
- Harga melon ini sangat murah.The price of this melon is very cheap.
- Apakah kamu suka melon?Do you like melon?
Example conversation
Budi and Indah are at a fruit stall.
- IndahIndah, lihat melon ini besar sekali.Indah, look at this melon, it is very big.
- IndahYa, mari kita beli satu.Yes, let's buy one.
- BudiKamu ingin melon yang manis, kan?You want a sweet melon, right?
- IndahTentu, saya sangat suka melon manis.Of course, I really like sweet melon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melon” translations and entries melon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries melon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
