Beispiele
Dia bebas seperti burung.
He is free like a bird.
Anda bebas memilih apa yang Anda inginkan.
You are free to choose what you want.
Negara itu akhirnya bebas dari penjajahan.
That country is finally free from colonization.
Masuk ke museum ini bebas biaya.
Entry to this museum is free of charge.
Dia merasa bebas setelah menyelesaikan semua pekerjaannya.
She felt free after finishing all her work.
Häufige Kollokationen
So verwendest du es
The word 'bebas' is versatile and can refer to freedom from physical restraint, freedom of choice, freedom from obligations, or even something being free of charge (though 'gratis' is more common for this).
- Confusing 'bebas' (free, at liberty) with 'gratis' (free of charge).
- Using 'bebas' when 'merdeka' (independent, especially for nations) is more appropriate, though 'bebas' can also be used in that context.
Tipps
Wortherkunft
From Proto-Malayic *bəbas, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bəbas.
Kultureller Kontext
The concept of 'bebas' is deeply valued in Indonesian culture, reflecting a desire for independence and self-determination, especially in the context of its history of colonial rule. It often appears in nationalistic discourse and expressions of personal autonomy.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'bebas' sounding a bit like 'bay-boss' – a boss is free to make their own decisions.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenYes, 'waktu bebas' means 'free time'.
Generally, yes. It often implies liberation or lack of constraint. However, it can sometimes be used in contexts like 'bebas nilai' (value-free) which is neutral, or 'pergaulan bebas' (free association, often implying promiscuity) which can be negative.
'Bebas' means 'free' in the sense of liberty or not being constrained, while 'gratis' specifically means 'free of charge'.
Beispiele
5 von 5Dia bebas seperti burung.
He is free like a bird.
Anda bebas memilih apa yang Anda inginkan.
You are free to choose what you want.
Negara itu akhirnya bebas dari penjajahan.
That country is finally free from colonization.
Masuk ke museum ini bebas biaya.
Entry to this museum is free of charge.
Dia merasa bebas setelah menyelesaikan semua pekerjaannya.
She felt free after finishing all her work.
