Bedeutung
Having the evening meal
Kultureller Hintergrund
Rice is the heart of dinner. Many Indonesians feel they haven't 'eaten' until they've had rice. During the fasting month, 'makan malam' follows the 'Buka Puasa' and is often a large, festive family affair. Many of the best 'makan malam' options are found at 'Kaki Lima' (street vendors) that only appear after dark. The concept of 'Lesehan' (sitting on the floor) is a popular way to enjoy dinner in Central Java and Yogyakarta.
The Rice Rule
If you're eating with Indonesians, expect rice. It's the default base for almost every makan malam.
Don't say 'Makan di malam'
It sounds like you are eating inside the night itself. Just say 'Makan malam.'
Bedeutung
Having the evening meal
The Rice Rule
If you're eating with Indonesians, expect rice. It's the default base for almost every makan malam.
Don't say 'Makan di malam'
It sounds like you are eating inside the night itself. Just say 'Makan malam.'
The Invitation
If someone says 'Kapan-kapan makan malam ya,' it's often a polite gesture rather than a firm plan. Wait for a specific time/place!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase for 'dinner'.
Saya ingin makan ______ dengan kamu.
Makan malam is the phrase for dinner. Pagi is breakfast, siang is lunch, and sore is an afternoon snack.
Which sentence correctly says 'I have already eaten dinner'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Sudah' indicates a completed action in the past.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Kamu sudah lapar? B: Iya, ayo kita ______ !
If someone is hungry (lapar) in the evening, they want to have dinner (makan malam).
Match the phrase to the correct time of day.
Makan malam is usually at...
Dinner is an evening meal, typically around 7 PM.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Indonesian Meals by Time
Morning
- • Sarapan
Noon
- • Makan Siang
Evening
- • Makan Malam
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSaya ingin makan ______ dengan kamu.
Makan malam is the phrase for dinner. Pagi is breakfast, siang is lunch, and sore is an afternoon snack.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Sudah' indicates a completed action in the past.
A: Kamu sudah lapar? B: Iya, ayo kita ______ !
If someone is hungry (lapar) in the evening, they want to have dinner (makan malam).
Makan malam is usually at...
Dinner is an evening meal, typically around 7 PM.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt can be both! 'Saya sedang makan malam' (verb phrase) vs 'Makan malamnya enak' (noun phrase).
Usually anytime after 6:00 PM until about 9:00 PM.
Yes, if the context of time is already clear, just 'makan' is very common.
Not at all. Many Indonesians eat late, especially in big cities like Jakarta.
The formal word is 'Santap malam.'
No, Indonesian verbs do not change for person or tense.
Use 'sedang': 'Saya sedang makan malam.'
That means 'midnight snack' or eating very late at night.
Yes, in urban areas, people often use the English word 'dinner' in casual conversation.
Common dishes include Nasi Goreng, Sate, or Ayam Penyet.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Makan siang
similarLunch
Sarapan
similarBreakfast
Makan sore
similarLate afternoon snack
Santap malam
specialized formFormal dinner
Makan besar
builds onA feast
