Bedeutung
Referring to a young human
Kultureller Hintergrund
Children are often called 'adek' or 'dek' by strangers as a sign of affection, regardless of whether they are related. The concept of 'gemas' (an irresistible urge to pinch something cute) is frequently directed at 'anak kecil'. Children are considered semi-divine in their early years, and many ceremonies protect the 'anak kecil' from negative spirits. In this matrilineal society, the 'anak kecil' is the responsibility of the whole extended family, especially the mother's brothers.
Word Order
Always remember: Noun first, then Adjective. It's 'Child Small', not 'Small Child'.
Age Sensitivity
Don't call a teenager 'anak kecil' unless you want to annoy them!
Bedeutung
Referring to a young human
Word Order
Always remember: Noun first, then Adjective. It's 'Child Small', not 'Small Child'.
Age Sensitivity
Don't call a teenager 'anak kecil' unless you want to annoy them!
Using 'Si'
Add 'Si' before 'anak kecil' to make it sound more like a specific character or to add a touch of storytelling flavor.
Cheek Pinching
If you see someone pinching an 'anak kecil's' cheeks, it's a sign of affection called 'gemas', not aggression!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Lihat! Ada ____ ____ yang sedang lari di taman.
The noun 'anak' must come before the adjective 'kecil'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have two little children'?
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
The number comes before the noun phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Apakah film ini untuk orang dewasa? B: Tidak, film ini untuk ____.
The context of a non-adult film implies it's for children.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When an adult is crying over a small problem, you might say:
'Seperti' (like) is used for comparisons.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Age Groups in Indonesian
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenLihat! Ada ____ ____ yang sedang lari di taman.
The noun 'anak' must come before the adjective 'kecil'.
Pilih kalimat yang benar:
The number comes before the noun phrase.
A: Apakah film ini untuk orang dewasa? B: Tidak, film ini untuk ____.
The context of a non-adult film implies it's for children.
When an adult is crying over a small problem, you might say:
'Seperti' (like) is used for comparisons.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenUsually from 2 to 10 years old. Before 2, they are 'bayi'. After 10, they are 'anak-anak' or 'remaja'.
No, Indonesian is a gender-neutral language. 'Anak kecil' can be a boy or a girl.
Yes, but usually you'd say 'anak saya' (my child). You use 'anak kecil' when describing him to someone who doesn't know him.
'Anak kecil' is neutral and polite. 'Bocah' is more informal and can be slightly slangy.
The formal way is 'anak-anak kecil', but in casual speech, 'anak kecil' often suffices.
Yes, it implies they are being immature or childish. Use it carefully!
You can say 'kucing kecil' (small cat), but 'anak kecil' is specifically for humans.
'Bocil' is a modern slang portmanteau of 'Bocah Kecil'. It's very common on the internet.
Yes, but 'kanak-kanak' is much more formal and usually found in writing or formal titles.
You say 'Waktu saya masih anak kecil...'
In this context, it refers to both size and age/stage of life.
No, 'anak muda' means 'young person' and is used for teenagers and young adults.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Anak-anak
synonymChildren (plural)
Bocah
similarKid/Kiddo
Si kecil
specialized formThe little one
Kanak-kanak
specialized formChildhood/Children
Anak muda
contrastYouth/Young adult
Bayi
contrastBaby
