kamu gay
/ˈkamu ˈɡɛj/word by word
The English phrase "you're gay" is translated into Indonesian as kamu gay.
This phrase is used to state that someone is attracted to people of the same sex.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Kamu itu gay banget is used when you want to specify that someone is "really gay".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkamu ˈɡɛj/
Did you know?
- The term gay in Indonesian is almost exclusively applied to men, while women who are attracted to women often use the English term lesbian.
- The word kamu originates from Proto-Austronesian roots and was originally used as a plural form of 'you' before evolving into its current singular use in Indonesian.
- The word kamu is a direct and informal way to say 'you' and might be seen as too blunt or aggressive when stating someone's orientation in a formal setting.
Examples in context
- Eh, kamu gay ya?Hey, are you gay?
- Apakah kamu gay?Are you gay?
- Aku tahu kalau kamu gay.I know that you are gay.
- Kamu gay, kan?You're gay, right?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking privately about personal identity.
- PutriRian, apa kamu gay?Rian, are you gay?
- RianIya, aku gay.Yes, I am gay.
- PutriTerima kasih sudah jujur padaku.Thank you for being honest with me.
- RianSama-sama, Putri.You're welcome, Putri.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (kamu, gay) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gay, kamu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
