sayuran
/saˈjuran/
The Indonesian word for vegetable is sayuran. Wiktionary also lists sayur-sayuran.
Meaning: a plant raised for some edible part of it (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indonesian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sayuran | /saˈjuran/ (Standard Indonesian) | |
| sayur-sayuran | plural |
The term refers to a plant raised for an edible part. In many daily dining contexts, the word sayur can also refer to a vegetable-based dish or a vegetable soup.
Which one should you use?
The reduplicated form sayur-sayuran is used specifically to express the plural 'vegetables'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form 'vegetables', the word is reduplicated to sayur-sayuran.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈjuran/
Did you know?
- Indonesians often distinguish between sayuran and lalapan, the latter being a specific category of raw, uncooked vegetables served with sambal.
- Because of the tropical climate, some plants that English speakers call 'fruits' are treated and labeled as sayuran in Indonesian culinary contexts.
- While sayuran means 'vegetables', the word sayur is frequently used by street vendors to refer to the entire act of selling produce, as seen in the term tukang sayur.
Examples in context
- Apa bahasa Inggrisnya sayuran ini?What do you call this vegetable in English?This sentence is useful for asking for the English translation of the word sayuran.Tatoeba #3963662 by orion17, translation #56634 by CK
- Tolong belikan beberapa sayur di pasar.Please buy some vegetables at the market.
- Menu makanan Indonesia sangat kaya akan sayur-sayuran.Indonesian cuisine is very rich in vegetables.
- Kemarin, kami makan sayuran yang enak sekali.Yesterday, we had delicious vegetables.
- Yuk, makan siang sambil ngobrol tentang lauk sayur favorit kita.Let's have lunch while talking about our favorite vegetables.
- Saya suka makan sayuran hijau.I like eating green vegetables.
- Ibu sedang memotong sayuran di dapur.Mother is cutting vegetables in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Maya and Rian are at a traditional market.
- MayaApakah sayuran ini masih segar, Rian?Are these vegetables still fresh, Rian?
- RianYa, sayuran ini terlihat sangat bagus.Yes, these vegetables look very good.
- MayaMari kita beli sedikit untuk makan malam.Let's buy some for dinner.
- RianIde bagus, Maya.Good idea, Maya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vegetable” translations and entries sayuran, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
