semangka
/sə.maŋ.ka/
The Indonesian word for watermelon is semangka.
The word refers to the fruit known as watermelon.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sə.maŋ.ka/. It has three syllables.
Did you know?
- Indonesians sometimes use semangka in the context of rujak, a traditional fruit salad where the watermelon is paired with a spicy, salty dressing made from palm sugar and chili.
- In Indonesia, semangka is often sold as pre-cut wedges on street carts called kaki lima, where the vendor may sprinkle a pinch of salt or sugar on the fruit to enhance its sweetness.
- In many parts of Indonesia, watermelon is a staple of 'buah meja', a term used for 'table fruits' served to guests to show hospitality.
Examples in context
- Sami suka jus semangka.Sami likes watermelon juice.This sentence is useful for mentioning watermelon juice.Tatoeba #12197303 by Pacific, translation #7141228 by OsoHombre
- Aku suka makan semangka.I like to eat watermelon.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for eating watermelon.Tatoeba #5879039 by Bilmanda, translation #402802 by Hector005
- Ayo kita makan semangka!Let's eat a watermelon!This sentence is useful for an invitation to eat a watermelon.Tatoeba #5879040 by Bilmanda, translation #421377 by FeuDRenais
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Adi and Putri are shopping for fruit at a market.
- AdiApakah ada semangka yang manis?Is there any sweet watermelon?
- PutriSemangka ini sangat segar, Adi.This watermelon is very fresh, Adi.
- AdiBerapa harga satu semangka?How much is one watermelon?
- PutriSatu semangka harganya dua puluh ribu rupiah.One watermelon costs twenty thousand rupiah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watermelon” translations and entries semangka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
