bahu
/ˈbahu/
In Indonesian, 'shoulder' is translated as bahu or pundak.
Meaning: joint between arm and torso (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indonesian | IPA |
|---|---|
| bahu | /ˈbahu/ (Standard Indonesian) |
| pundak | /ˈpundaʔ/ (Standard Indonesian) |
The terms refer to the joint between the arm and the torso.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbahu/.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, the word bahu can refer to the side of a road or a 'shoulder' in the English sense.
- The word bahu is a linguistic 'double agent' because it can mean 'shoulder' or 'arm' depending on its origins. It actually stems from two different Sanskrit words: one meaning 'arm' and another meaning 'many' or 'much'.
- The Indonesian phrase pundak is often used in idioms involving responsibility or burdens, similar to 'carrying the weight of the world on one's shoulders'.
Examples in context
- Namun, bahu saya sakit.However, my shoulder hurts.This sentence is useful for expressing that your bahu is in pain.Tatoeba #13720676 by HAGNi, translation #11497436 by carlosalberto
- Jika Anda merasa sakit di bahu, mungkin Anda perlu beristirahat.If you feel pain in your shoulder, maybe you need to rest.
- Dia memakai tas di bahu kirinya.She wears a bag on her left shoulder.
- Bahu pria itu sangat lebar.That man's shoulders are very broad.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Adi and Sari are walking in a park.
- AdiApakah bahu kamu terasa pegal, Sari?Does your shoulder feel sore, Sari?
- SariIya, Adi, karena membawa tas berat.Yes, Adi, because I am carrying a heavy bag.
- AdiSini, biar saya bantu bawa tasnya.Here, let me help you carry the bag.
- SariTerima kasih banyak, Adi.Thank you very much, Adi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoulder” translations and entries bahu, pundak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bahu, pundak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
