When you're talking about family, one important word to know is istri. This word means 'wife' in Indonesian. It's a very common word you'll use when describing married people. For example, if someone is married, you can say they have an istri.
Remember, it's a simple noun and doesn't change form. You can use it directly after a possessive word or a person's name. Knowing this word helps you talk about family relationships clearly and easily.
In Indonesia, referring to someone's wife, you would typically use the word istri. This is a common and respectful term used across all social strata. You might hear it in casual conversations among friends or in more formal settings, such as official documents or news reports. It's an important word to know for understanding family dynamics and social structures in Indonesia. Knowing this word helps you navigate conversations about family.
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- Istri is the Indonesian word for 'wife.'
- It is a common noun used in everyday conversation.
- Often used in family contexts.
§ Understanding 'Istri'
The Indonesian word for 'wife' is istri. It's a fundamental vocabulary word, especially if you plan to talk about family or relationships in Indonesia. Like in many cultures, the concept of 'wife' is important and you'll hear this word frequently in various contexts.
- Definition
- Wife
§ How to Use 'Istri'
Using istri is straightforward. It directly translates to 'wife'. There aren't many complex grammatical rules you need to worry about for this basic noun. You can use it in sentences just like you would use 'wife' in English.
Dia adalah istri saya.
This means, "She is my wife."
Apakah Anda punya istri?
This means, "Do you have a wife?"
§ Where You'll Hear 'Istri'
You'll encounter the word istri in many daily conversations, across different social settings. Here are some common situations:
- Casual Conversations: When people talk about their families or their marital status, istri comes up naturally.
- Official Settings: In formal documents, interviews, or when discussing marital status for administrative purposes, istri is the correct and standard term.
- News and Media: News reports, especially those covering personal lives of public figures or social issues related to family, will frequently use istri.
- Workplace: Colleagues might talk about their families, and you'll hear istri in this context. For example, if someone is taking leave for their wife's appointment.
- School/Education: While less direct, in discussions about family structures or parental roles, istri would be used.
Here are more examples to help you see it in different contexts:
Dia pergi ke pasar dengan istrinya.
This means, "He went to the market with his wife."
Pemerintah memberikan bantuan kepada keluarga yang memiliki istri dan anak.
This means, "The government provides aid to families who have a wife and children." (Here, 'istri' refers to the female head of the household or a spouse.)
Berita itu melaporkan bahwa direktur perusahaan dan istrinya menghadiri acara amal.
This means, "The news reported that the company director and his wife attended the charity event."
§ Related Words
Knowing istri is great, but it's also useful to know its counterpart and other related family terms:
- Suami: Husband
- Anak: Child/Children
- Keluarga: Family
- Orang tua: Parents
By learning these words together, you can discuss basic family structures and relationships more completely.
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Indonesian nouns do not change form for number (singular/plural). So, 'istri' can mean 'wife' or 'wives' depending on context.
Dia punya satu istri. (He has one wife.)
Possessive adjectives (my, your, his/her) are often attached as suffixes to nouns. For 'istri', 'istri saya' (my wife) is common, but 'istriku' (my wife) is also possible, particularly in more affectionate or informal contexts. Similarly, 'istrimu' (your wife) and 'istrinya' (his/her wife).
Istri saya cantik. (My wife is beautiful.)
To show possession more explicitly or if the possessor is a proper noun, use 'istri [nama]' (wife of [name]). For example, 'istri Budi' (Budi's wife).
Istri Budi sedang memasak. (Budi's wife is cooking.)
When asking about someone's wife, you can use 'istri siapa?' (whose wife?) or 'siapa istrimu?' (who is your wife?).
Siapa istrimu? (Who is your wife?)
The word 'istri' is a formal term. In very casual settings, some people might use 'bini' as a slang term for 'wife', but it's generally best to stick to 'istri'.
Mereka adalah pasangan suami istri. (They are a married couple. Lit: They are a husband and wife couple.)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Ibu saya adalah istri yang baik.
My mother is a good wife.
Dia punya satu istri.
He has one wife.
Istri saya suka memasak.
My wife likes to cook.
Apakah dia istri Anda?
Is she your wife?
Mereka suami istri.
They are husband and wife.
Istri baru saya cantik.
My new wife is beautiful.
Dia adalah istri saya.
She is my wife.
Pria itu bersama istrinya.
The man is with his wife.
Istri saya suka memasak.
My wife likes to cook.
Dia pergi ke pasar dengan istrinya.
He went to the market with his wife.
Apakah istri Anda bekerja?
Does your wife work?
Istriku sedang membaca buku.
My wife is reading a book.
Mereka merayakan ulang tahun pernikahan istriku.
They celebrated my wife's wedding anniversary.
Istri Pak Budi sangat ramah.
Mr. Budi's wife is very friendly.
Saya membantu istri saya mencuci piring.
I helped my wife wash the dishes.
Istri temanku berasal dari Bandung.
My friend's wife is from Bandung.
أنماط نحوية
أنماط الجُمل
Ini istri saya.
Ini istri saya. (This is my wife.)
Dia punya istri.
Dia punya istri. (He has a wife.)
Nama istri saya [name].
Nama istri saya Ayu. (My wife's name is Ayu.)
Istri saya [profession].
Istri saya guru. (My wife is a teacher.)
Dia adalah istri saya.
Dia adalah istri saya. (She is my wife.)
Saya punya istri.
Saya punya istri. (I have a wife.)
Mana istrimu?
Mana istrimu? (Where is your wife?)
Istri dia cantik.
Istri dia cantik. (His wife is beautiful.)
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Talking about family members.
- Ini istri saya.
- Siapa nama istri Anda?
- Istri saya cantik.
Describing someone's marital status.
- Dia sudah punya istri.
- Saya belum punya istri.
- Apakah Anda sudah beristri?
Introducing your wife.
- Kenalkan, ini istri saya, [nama istri].
- Istri saya adalah [profesi istri].
- Kami suami istri.
Asking about someone's wife.
- Bagaimana kabar istri Anda?
- Istri Anda dari mana?
- Sudah berapa lama Anda menikah dengan istri Anda?
General conversation about daily life with a spouse.
- Saya pergi ke pasar dengan istri saya.
- Istri saya suka memasak.
- Kami sering jalan-jalan bersama istri.
بدايات محادثة
"Apakah Anda sudah menikah? Jika ya, bagaimana Anda bertemu istri Anda?"
"Apa yang paling Anda hargai dari istri Anda?"
"Jika Anda punya istri, apa kegiatan favorit Anda berdua?"
"Apa tradisi pernikahan yang menarik di negara Anda atau negara lain yang Anda tahu?"
"Bagaimana cara Anda menjaga hubungan yang baik dengan istri Anda?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
Tuliskan tiga hal yang Anda syukuri tentang istri Anda (atau tentang konsep 'istri' jika Anda belum menikah).
Bayangkan Anda sedang memperkenalkan istri Anda kepada seseorang untuk pertama kalinya. Tuliskan percakapan singkat itu.
Gambarkan hari biasa Anda dengan istri Anda. Apa saja yang Anda lakukan bersama?
Jika Anda bisa memberi nasihat kepada calon suami, apa yang akan Anda katakan tentang memiliki istri?
Tuliskan tentang impian Anda untuk masa depan bersama istri Anda (atau pasangan hidup Anda).
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The speaker is talking about their wife's cooking skills.
Someone went to the market with their wife.
The speaker is describing someone's wife.
Read this aloud:
Istri saya suka membaca buku.
Focus: Is-tri sa-ya su-ka mem-ba-ca bu-ku.
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Dia punya seorang istri.
Focus: Di-a pu-nya se-o-rang is-tri.
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Istriku sedang tidur.
Focus: Is-tri-ku se-dang ti-dur.
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Dia adalah ___ saya. (She is my ___.)
'Istri' means 'wife' in Indonesian. 'Suami' means 'husband', 'anak' means 'child', and 'ayah' means 'father'.
___ saya suka memasak. (My ___ likes to cook.)
'Istri' means 'wife'. The other options do not fit the context of a spouse.
Mereka menikah, jadi dia adalah ___ barunya. (They got married, so she is his new ___.)
After marriage, a woman becomes a 'wife' ('istri'). 'Tunangan' is fiancée, 'pacar' is girlfriend, and 'saudara' is sibling.
Setiap pagi, ___ saya membuat kopi untuk saya. (Every morning, my ___ makes coffee for me.)
'Istri' (wife) is the most appropriate term for someone making coffee for their spouse every morning. 'Ibu' is mother, 'tetangga' is neighbor, and 'pembantu' is helper.
Pria itu membawa bunga untuk ___nya. (The man brought flowers for his ___.)
Bringing flowers for a 'wife' ('istri') is a common romantic gesture.
Di pesta pernikahan, dia memperkenalkan ___nya kepada semua orang. (At the wedding party, he introduced his ___ to everyone.)
At a wedding party, a person would introduce their 'wife' ('istri').
Seorang pria dan ___ sedang berjalan-jalan di taman.
Kalimat ini membutuhkan kata benda yang merujuk pada pasangan wanita dari seorang pria, yaitu 'istri'. (This sentence requires a noun referring to a man's female partner, which is 'wife'.)
Dia sangat mencintai ___nya yang selalu mendukungnya.
Konteks kalimat menunjukkan bahwa 'dia' memiliki seseorang yang dicintai dan selalu mendukungnya, yang paling sesuai adalah 'istri'. (The context of the sentence indicates that 'he' has someone he loves and who always supports him, which is most fittingly 'wife'.)
Mereka merayakan ulang tahun pernikahan ke-10 dengan ___ mereka.
Jika 'mereka' merayakan ulang tahun pernikahan, maka salah satu dari 'mereka' adalah 'istri' dari yang lain. (If 'they' are celebrating a wedding anniversary, then one of 'them' is the 'wife' of the other.)
Tugasnya adalah mengurus rumah tangga, sementara ___nya bekerja di kantor.
Kalimat ini menjelaskan pembagian peran dalam rumah tangga, di mana satu pihak mengurus rumah tangga dan pihak lain bekerja di kantor. Jika 'tugasnya' mengurus rumah tangga, maka 'istri' adalah yang bekerja di kantor. (This sentence describes the division of roles in a household, where one party manages the household and the other works in the office. If 'his duty' is to manage the household, then 'his wife' is the one working in the office.)
Pria itu memperkenalkan ___nya kepada teman-temannya.
Dalam konteks sosial, seorang pria sering memperkenalkan pasangannya, yaitu 'istri'nya, kepada teman-temannya. (In a social context, a man often introduces his partner, his 'wife', to his friends.)
Dia membuat makan malam spesial untuk ___nya sebagai kejutan.
Orang biasanya membuat kejutan spesial, seperti makan malam, untuk orang terdekat mereka, seperti 'istri'. (People usually make special surprises, like dinner, for their closest loved ones, such as a 'wife'.)
My wife is cooking dinner.
Do you have a wife?
His wife is very beautiful and friendly.
Read this aloud:
Istri saya bekerja sebagai guru.
Focus: is-tree, sa-ya, ber-ker-ja, se-ba-gai, gu-ru
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Saya ingin memperkenalkan istri saya kepada Anda.
Focus: sa-ya, i-ngin, mem-per-ke-nal-kan, is-tri, sa-ya, ke-pa-da, an-da
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Istri saya suka membaca buku di waktu luang.
Focus: is-tri, sa-ya, su-ka, mem-ba-ca, bu-ku, di, wak-tu, lu-ang
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This sentence means 'I married my wife.' The correct order is Subject (Saya) + Verb (menikah) + Preposition (dengan) + Object (istri saya).
This sentence means 'My wife is a friend.' The correct order is Subject (Istri saya) + Verb (adalah) + Object (seorang teman).
This sentence means 'I like my wife's cooking.' The correct order is Subject (Saya) + Verb (suka) + Object (masakan istri).
Pilihlah kalimat yang paling tepat menggunakan kata 'istri'.
Pilihan ini adalah penggunaan yang paling alami dan umum dari 'istri' dalam konteks pujian terhadap kualitas seorang istri.
Dalam konteks formal, bagaimana Anda akan merujuk pada pasangan wanita seseorang?
Dalam konteks formal, 'istri saya' adalah cara yang paling tepat dan sopan untuk merujuk pada pasangan wanita yang sudah menikah.
Jika seseorang memperkenalkan 'istri barunya', apa implikasi paling mungkin?
Frasa 'istri baru' secara kuat menyiratkan bahwa orang tersebut baru saja menikah lagi, terutama setelah perceraian atau kematian pasangan sebelumnya.
Kata 'istri' selalu merujuk pada wanita yang sudah menikah dengan seorang pria.
'Istri' secara definisi adalah pasangan wanita dalam pernikahan, yang berarti dia sudah menikah dengan seorang pria (dalam konteks tradisional dan sebagian besar konteks modern).
Dalam percakapan sehari-hari, 'istri' dapat digunakan untuk merujuk pada tunangan seseorang.
'Istri' secara khusus merujuk pada seseorang yang sudah menikah. Untuk tunangan, kata yang lebih tepat adalah 'tunangan' atau 'calon istri'.
Menggunakan 'istri' di depan umum selalu dianggap sebagai cara yang hormat untuk merujuk pada pasangan wanita yang sudah menikah.
Ya, 'istri' adalah istilah standar dan hormat untuk merujuk pada pasangan wanita yang sudah menikah dalam sebagian besar konteks sosial dan budaya Indonesia.
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Summary
Istri is the straightforward Indonesian term for 'wife' and is essential vocabulary for family discussions.
- Istri is the Indonesian word for 'wife.'
- It is a common noun used in everyday conversation.
- Often used in family contexts.
