jadi
/ˈd͡ʒadi/
The English phrase 'so' is translated into Indonesian as jadi.
jadi is a common translation for 'so' used to express a consequence or a resulting state (i.e., 'it becomes so').
What does it mean word for word?
The word jadi literally means 'to become' or 'to happen', which is why it is used to express a consequence or a resulting state (i.e., 'it becomes so').
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdʒadi/
Did you know?
- The linguistic roots of jadi can be traced back to Proto-Indo-European roots that also gave rise to the English word 'kin' or 'kind'.
- The word jadi is used in the phrase jadi-jadian to describe something that is a fake or an imitation.
- In Indonesian, saying sudah jadi does not just mean 'it is so', but rather 'it is ready' or 'it is finished', such as when a meal is prepared.
Examples in context
- Jadi mari kita lakukan.So let's do it.This sentence shows how to use jadi to start a suggestion.Tatoeba #4715581 by Bilmanda, translation #3333988 by CK
- Jadi kau menyarankan apa?So what are you suggesting?This sentence uses jadi to begin a question about a suggestion.Tatoeba #5029764 by Bilmanda, translation #2099993 by AlanF_US
- Jadi apa yang kau sarankan?So what do you suggest?Tatoeba #5029767 by Bilmanda, translation #2099994 by AlanF_US
- Jadi, mari kita bahas agenda utama pertemuan hari ini.So, let's discuss the main agenda of today's meeting.
- Maka, sesuai dengan peraturan, tindakan tersebut dilarang.So, according to the regulations, that action is prohibited.
- Jadinya, apa yang terjadi kemudian?So, what happened next?
- Jadi, menurutmu tentang film baru itu bagaimana?So, what do you think about the new movie?
- Terus, kita pergi ke pantai akhir pekan ini ya?So, are we going to the beach this weekend?
- Maka, berdasarkan penjelasanmu, kita sebaiknya melanjutkan rencana ini.So, based on your explanation, we should proceed with the plan.
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Example conversation
Maya and Rian are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- MayaJadi, kita mau makan apa malam ini?So, what do we want to eat tonight?
- RianAku ingin makan nasi goreng saja.I just want to eat fried rice.
- MayaBoleh, ayo kita pergi ke restoran itu.Sure, let's go to that restaurant.
- RianIde bagus, ayo berangkat sekarang.Good idea, let's go now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jadi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jadi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
