damai
/ˈdamai̯/
Peace in Indonesian is damai.
The term damai is used to denote a state of being free from war and can also function as an adjective meaning peaceful.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Which one should you use?
While damai can mean peace or peaceful, kedamaian is used specifically to refer to the state or quality of being at peace. Additionally, ketenangan refers specifically to inner peace or serenity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form used for the abstract concept of peace is kedamaian.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdamai̯/
Did you know?
- The word damai is a cognate of the Tagalog word damay, but in the Philippines it has shifted to mean 'condolence' or 'being involved in someone else's grief'.
- In Indonesian legal and social contexts, damai can refer to a 'peace agreement' or a settlement reached out of court to avoid litigation.
- In a casual setting, saying sudah damai can be used to signal that two people who were fighting have finally stopped arguing and made up.
Examples in context
- Kita hidup dalam damai.We live in peace.This sentence shows how to use damai in the context of living in peace.Tatoeba #1450032 by Balamax, translation #249344 by CM
- Terkait konflik ini, kami berharap kedamaian dapat segera tercipta.Regarding this conflict, we hope peace can be achieved soon.
- Aku hanya ingin hidup tenang dan damai.I just want to live peacefully and calmly.
- Dunia menginginkan suasana damai.The world wants a peaceful atmosphere.
- Negara itu sudah damai sekarang.That country is peaceful now.
Example conversation
Dimas and Indah are discussing current world events.
- DimasAku harap perang segera berakhir.I hope the war ends soon.
- IndahIya, dunia butuh lebih banyak damai.Yes, the world needs more peace.
- DimasSetuju, agar semua orang merasa aman.I agree, so everyone feels safe.
- IndahItu adalah doa kita bersama, Dimas.That is our shared prayer, Dimas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry damai, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries damai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
