alfabet
The Indonesian phrase for "the alphabet" is alfabet.
alfabet refers to the set of letters used to write a language.
Did you know?
- While the alfabet is now standardized, Indonesia once used several different scripts, including aksara Jawa and aksara Bali, before the Latin alphabet became the national standard.
- The word alfabet in Indonesian is a direct loanword from the Dutch word alfabet, which reflects the heavy influence of Dutch on Indonesian spelling and vocabulary during the colonial period.
- While English speakers often say 'the alphabet', Indonesians frequently use the term abjad when specifically referring to the phonetic systems of languages like Arabic, even though 'alfabet' is the standard term for the Latin script.
Examples in context
- Dia sedang menghafal alfabet.He is memorizing the alphabet.
- Alfabet bahasa Indonesia cukup sederhana.The Indonesian alphabet is quite simple.
- Anak itu baru belajar alfabet.That child just learned the alphabet.
Example conversation
Adi and Putri are studying together at a cafe.
- AdiApakah kamu sudah hafal alfabet ini?Have you memorized this alphabet?
- PutriBelum, Adi, ini sedikit sulit.Not yet, Adi, it is a bit difficult.
- AdiJangan khawatir, alfabet ini mudah dipelajari.Don't worry, this alphabet is easy to learn.
- PutriTerima kasih atas semangatnya.Thank you for the encouragement.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alfabet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alfabet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
