Bedeutung
Using a bicycle for transport
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Jakarta, 'naik sepeda' has become a symbol of the 'green movement'. Many young professionals join 'Bike to Work' communities to avoid the city's legendary traffic jams. Yogyakarta is known as the 'City of Bicycles'. The 'Sepeda Onthel' (old Dutch bikes) are still used by elders and as tourist attractions, representing a slower, more traditional pace of life. Every Sunday morning, major roads in Indonesian cities are closed to cars. This is the peak time for 'naik sepeda'. It's a social event where people show off their bikes and eat street food. In rural areas, 'naik sepeda' is often the primary way children get to school. It's seen as a practical, humble necessity rather than a hobby.
Use 'Gowes' to sound like a local
If you're in Jakarta or Bandung, say 'Yuk, gowes!' instead of 'Ayo naik sepeda' to immediately sound more natural and friendly.
Don't say 'di'!
English speakers often say 'naik di sepeda' (ride on a bike). In Indonesian, the 'on' is built into the word 'naik'. Just say 'naik sepeda'.
Bedeutung
Using a bicycle for transport
Use 'Gowes' to sound like a local
If you're in Jakarta or Bandung, say 'Yuk, gowes!' instead of 'Ayo naik sepeda' to immediately sound more natural and friendly.
Don't say 'di'!
English speakers often say 'naik di sepeda' (ride on a bike). In Indonesian, the 'on' is built into the word 'naik'. Just say 'naik sepeda'.
The 'Onthel' respect
If you see an old person on a vintage bike, using 'naik sepeda' is respectful, but mentioning their 'sepeda onthel' will likely start a great conversation.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I ride a bike to the market'.
Saya ___ sepeda ke pasar.
'Naik' is the correct verb for using a transport like a bicycle.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Let's cycle!' to a friend?
Pilih kalimat yang paling natural:
'Gowes' is the popular, natural slang for cycling with friends.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a Car Free Day event.
Car Free Day is the prime time for cycling in Indonesian cities.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kamu ke kantor naik apa? B: ______.
The question asks 'How (by what transport) do you go to the office?', so the answer must use 'naik'.
Complete the sentence: 'Riding a bike is healthy.'
Naik sepeda itu ___.
'Sehat' means healthy, which is the most common adjective associated with cycling.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenSaya ___ sepeda ke pasar.
'Naik' is the correct verb for using a transport like a bicycle.
Pilih kalimat yang paling natural:
'Gowes' is the popular, natural slang for cycling with friends.
Situation: You are at a Car Free Day event.
Car Free Day is the prime time for cycling in Indonesian cities.
A: Kamu ke kantor naik apa? B: ______.
The question asks 'How (by what transport) do you go to the office?', so the answer must use 'naik'.
Naik sepeda itu ___.
'Sehat' means healthy, which is the most common adjective associated with cycling.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends. For very formal writing, use 'bersepeda'.
Yes! 'Naik mobil' means to go by car. 'Naik' is the universal verb for using transport.
'Naik sepeda' is the act of using the bike. 'Bersepeda' is the verb 'to cycle' and is slightly more formal/literary.
'Gowes' is slang that mimics the sound or rhythm of pedaling. It's very popular among cycling communities.
Only in very formal contexts, like a driving test or a police report. In daily life, 'naik' is much better.
You say 'Saya sedang belajar naik sepeda'.
Just 'naik sepeda'. Adding 'ke' (to) makes it sound like you are just getting on it but not necessarily going anywhere.
Yes, that is the full formal name for a motorcycle, but most people just say 'naik motor'.
You still say 'naik sepeda'. If you want to be specific about being a passenger, you say 'dibonceng'.
Very! Especially in cities like Yogyakarta and during Car Free Day in Jakarta.
Verwandte Redewendungen
naik motor
similarTo ride a motorcycle
bersepeda
specialized formTo cycle (verb form)
gowes
synonymTo pedal / To cycle (slang)
jalur sepeda
builds onBike lane
sepeda lipat
specialized formFolding bike
