kuning
[ˈkunɪŋ]
The Indonesian word for yellow is kuning.
The word kuning functions as both an adjective, meaning having yellow as its color and as a noun, meaning the color yellow.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In West Sumatra, the term kuniang is sometimes used instead of kuning.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form menguning is used to describe the process of something turning yellow, such as rice ripening in a field.
Did you know?
- In Indonesian culture, the color kuning is often associated with royalty and high status, much like gold.
- While kuning means 'yellow', the word kuningan refers specifically to brass, as it is the 'yellow metal'.
- In Indonesia, the phrase kuning telur refers to the egg yolk, but kuning is also used in the name of the traditional turmeric rice dish nasi kuning served at celebrations.
Examples in context
- Aku suka warna kuning.I like the colour yellow.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the color kuning.Tatoeba #11281901 by Pacific, translation #2739584 by catcher
- Apakah apel ini kuning?Is this apple yellow?This sentence is useful for asking about the color of an apple using kuning.Tatoeba #12409059 by HAGNi, translation #6994064 by CarpeLanam
- Lihatlah bunga kuning ini.Look at this yellow flower.This sentence is useful for pointing out a kuning flower.Tatoeba #12432449 by HAGNi, translation #13155867 by Pacific
- Warna mobil itu kuning.The color of the car is yellow.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rian and Putri are looking at fruit in a market.
- RianApakah jeruk ini sudah kuning?Is this orange already yellow?
- PutriIya, warnanya sudah kuning sekali.Yes, the color is very yellow.
- RianBagus, mari kita beli saja.Good, let's just buy it.
- PutriOke, Rian.Okay, Rian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries kuning, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
