§ Understanding 'Hujan'
The Indonesian word for 'rain' is hujan. It's a noun. You'll hear it a lot because Indonesia has a tropical climate with a wet season where it rains frequently. Let's look at how to use it in sentences.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'Hujan'
Most commonly, you'll see 'hujan' used in sentences describing the act of raining. In Indonesian, you don't always need a subject like 'it' when talking about the weather. You can just say 'Hujan.' to mean 'It's raining.'
Hujan hari ini.
- Translation hint
- It's raining today.
Apakah akan hujan besok?
- Translation hint
- Will it rain tomorrow?
§ Using 'Ada' with 'Hujan'
You can also use 'ada' (there is/are) to express the presence of rain, especially when you're talking about rain as a phenomenon rather than the act of raining itself.
Ada hujan deras semalam.
- Translation hint
- There was heavy rain last night.
Musim hujan sudah tiba.
- Translation hint
- The rainy season has arrived.
§ Describing Types of Rain
You can add adjectives before 'hujan' to describe the type of rain.
Hujan deras: Heavy rain
Hujan ringan: Light rain
Hujan rintik-rintik: Drizzle
Ada hujan deras sekarang.
- Translation hint
- There is heavy rain now.
§ Related Verbs: 'Kehujanan' and 'Menghujani'
Indonesian has some useful verbs derived from 'hujan':
- Kehujanan
- To be caught in the rain, to get rained on.
Saya kehujanan kemarin.
- Translation hint
- I got caught in the rain yesterday.
- Menghujani
- To rain on something, to shower with (figurative).
Awan hitam itu menghujani sawah.
- Translation hint
- Those dark clouds rained on the rice field.
§ Understanding 'Hujan'
Let's talk about hujan. This is the Indonesian word for 'rain'. It's a fundamental word, and you'll hear it a lot because Indonesia has a tropical climate with distinct rainy seasons.
- Word Type
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- Rain
§ Basic Usage
You'll use hujan to simply state that it's raining, or to refer to the rain itself.
Hari ini akan ada hujan deras. (Today there will be heavy rain.)
Saya tidak suka pergi saat hujan. (I don't like to go out when it's raining.)
§ Common Phrases with 'Hujan'
Here are some useful phrases that incorporate hujan:
- Musim hujan: Rainy season
- Air hujan: Rainwater
- Payung hujan: Rain umbrella (though often just 'payung' is used)
- Hujan lebat: Heavy rain
- Hujan gerimis: Drizzle
Ini adalah awal musim hujan. (This is the start of the rainy season.)
Saya minum air hujan ketika saya di desa. (I drank rainwater when I was in the village.)
§ Verbs for 'Raining'
While hujan is a noun, Indonesian often uses it in conjunction with other words to describe the action of raining. The most common way to say 'it is raining' is:
- Hujan turun: Rain falls (literally 'rain descends')
- Sedang hujan: It is raining (literally 'currently rain')
Jangan pergi, hujan turun sangat deras. (Don't go, rain is falling very heavily.)
Tolong bawa payung, sedang hujan di luar. (Please bring an umbrella, it is raining outside.)
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'Hujan' vs Alternatives
There aren't many direct synonyms for 'hujan' when you simply mean 'rain'. However, there are words that describe different types of rain or weather conditions related to rain. Let's look at some:
- Gerimis: This means 'drizzle'. It's a light rain. While 'hujan gerimis' is correct, you can also just say 'gerimis' on its own to mean 'it's drizzling'.
- Badai: This translates to 'storm'. A storm usually includes rain, but it implies more severe weather like strong winds, thunder, and lightning. If you just mean rain, use 'hujan'. If the weather is severe, use 'badai'.
- Banjir: This means 'flood'. Floods are often caused by heavy rain, but 'banjir' refers to the result of the rain, not the rain itself.
When to use 'hujan':
- To refer to rain generally.
- To say 'it is raining' (e.g., 'Hujan turun' or 'Sedang hujan').
- To describe specific types of rain when combined with an adjective (e.g., 'hujan lebat' for heavy rain).
Hari ini hanya gerimis, bukan hujan lebat. (Today is just drizzle, not heavy rain.)
Akan ada badai malam ini. (There will be a storm tonight.)
Jalanan banjir setelah hujan semalaman. (The streets flooded after the rain all night.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Hujan deras tadi malam.
Heavy rain last night.
Saya suka mendengarkan suara hujan.
I like listening to the sound of rain.
Ayo kita berteduh dari hujan.
Let's shelter from the rain.
Setelah hujan, udaranya segar.
After the rain, the air is fresh.
Jangan lupa bawa payung, mungkin akan hujan.
Don't forget to bring an umbrella, it might rain.
Musim hujan biasanya dari bulan November sampai April.
The rainy season is usually from November to April.
Hujan membuat jalanan licin.
Rain makes the roads slippery.
Anak-anak suka bermain air hujan.
Children like to play in the rain water.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri, baik juga di negeri sendiri"
Literally: gold rain in someone else's country, stone rain in your own country, it's still better in your own country. Meaning: No matter how good other countries are, your own country is still the best.
Meskipun aku suka tinggal di luar negeri, bagiku hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri, baik juga di negeri sendiri. Aku akan selalu pulang ke Indonesia.
formal"seperti hujan jatuh ke pasir"
Literally: like rain falling on sand. Meaning: something that is useless or has no effect.
Nasihatnya seperti hujan jatuh ke pasir, dia tidak mendengarkan sama sekali.
neutral"hujan air mata"
Literally: rain of tears. Meaning: crying a lot.
Setelah mendengar berita duka itu, dia hujan air mata sepanjang malam.
neutral"sudah hujan baru berteduh"
Literally: it's already raining, then taking shelter. Meaning: taking action after a problem has already occurred, instead of preventing it.
Kamu ini sudah hujan baru berteduh, kenapa tidak menyiapkan payung dari tadi?
informal"datang tak diundang, pulang tak diantar"
Literally: comes uninvited, goes home unescorted. Meaning: an unwelcome guest or something that appears suddenly and disappears without a trace.
Masalah itu datang tak diundang, pulang tak diantar, tiba-tiba saja muncul dan hilang begitu saja.
neutral"bagai katak dalam tempurung"
Literally: like a frog in a coconut shell. Meaning: someone who has a narrow perspective or limited knowledge because they rarely interact with the outside world.
Jangan jadi bagai katak dalam tempurung, coba lihat dunia luar.
neutral"seperti hujan di tengah hari"
Literally: like rain in the middle of the day. Meaning: something unexpected or surprising.
Kedatangannya seperti hujan di tengah hari, kami tidak menyangka sama sekali.
neutral"hujan gerimis"
Drizzle. Meaning: light rain.
Pagi ini hanya hujan gerimis, tidak terlalu deras.
neutral"menunggu hujan teduh"
Literally: waiting for the rain to calm down. Meaning: waiting for a situation to improve or for a problem to pass before taking action.
Kita tidak bisa pergi sekarang, kita harus menunggu hujan teduh dulu.
neutral"musim hujan"
Rainy season. Meaning: the season when it rains a lot.
Selama musim hujan, jalanan sering becek.
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Pagi ini, ada banyak ___.
The sentence talks about a lot of something this morning, and 'hujan' (rain) fits the context of weather.
Saya tidak suka cuaca saat ada ___.
The sentence expresses a dislike for weather when something is present. 'Hujan' (rain) is a common weather condition people might dislike.
Apakah kamu membawa payung? Sepertinya akan ___.
The question asks if someone brought an umbrella, implying it will 'rain'.
Anak-anak suka bermain di genangan air setelah ___.
Children play in puddles (genangan air) after 'hujan' (rain).
Jangan lupa tutup jendela, nanti masuk ___.
The instruction to close the window suggests preventing 'hujan' (rain) from coming in.
Pohon-pohon membutuhkan ___ untuk tumbuh.
Trees (pohon-pohon) need 'hujan' (rain) to grow.
Today's rain is very heavy.
I like listening to the sound of rain.
Don't forget to bring an umbrella, there is rain.
Read this aloud:
Hujan mulai turun.
Focus: Hoo-jan moo-lai too-roon
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Read this aloud:
Apakah kamu suka hujan?
Focus: Ah-pa-kah ka-moo soo-ka hoo-jan?
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Read this aloud:
Ada hujan deras di luar.
Focus: Ah-da hoo-jan de-ras dee loo-ar
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Write a short sentence about rain in Indonesia. (3-5 words)
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Hujan deras di Indonesia.
Complete the sentence: Saya suka ketika ada ___.
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Saya suka ketika ada hujan.
Write a simple sentence describing what happens when it rains. (e.g., 'The ground gets wet.')
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Saat hujan, tanah basah.
What did I bring to the office?
Read this passage:
Pagi ini, ada hujan. Saya membawa payung ke kantor. Hujan membuat jalanan licin.
What did I bring to the office?
The passage states 'Saya membawa payung ke kantor' which means 'I brought an umbrella to the office.'
The passage states 'Saya membawa payung ke kantor' which means 'I brought an umbrella to the office.'
Why can't the children play outside today?
Read this passage:
Anak-anak suka bermain di luar. Tapi, hari ini ada hujan. Mereka tidak bisa bermain.
Why can't the children play outside today?
The passage says 'hari ini ada hujan. Mereka tidak bisa bermain.' which means 'today there is rain. They cannot play.'
The passage says 'hari ini ada hujan. Mereka tidak bisa bermain.' which means 'today there is rain. They cannot play.'
What does the speaker like to drink when it rains?
Read this passage:
Jika ada hujan, saya suka minum teh hangat. Ini nyaman sekali.
What does the speaker like to drink when it rains?
The passage states 'saya suka minum teh hangat' which means 'I like to drink warm tea.'
The passage states 'saya suka minum teh hangat' which means 'I like to drink warm tea.'
Pagi ini, kami tidak bisa pergi ke taman karena ada _____. (This morning, we couldn't go to the park because there was _____.)
The sentence talks about not being able to go to the park, which is typically due to rain. 'Angin' means wind, 'matahari' means sun, and 'salju' means snow.
Ketika _____ turun, saya suka minum teh hangat. (When the _____ falls, I like to drink warm tea.)
Drinking warm tea is a common activity when it rains. 'Panas' means hot, 'dingin' means cold, and 'salju' means snow.
Payung ini untuk melindungi kita dari _____. (This umbrella is to protect us from _____.)
Umbrellas are used to protect from rain. 'Angin' means wind, 'debu' means dust, and 'matahari' means sun.
Setelah _____, udara terasa lebih segar. (After the _____, the air feels fresher.)
The air often feels fresher after it rains. 'Makan' means eating, 'tidur' means sleeping, and 'bekerja' means working.
Dia tidak membawa jaket, jadi dia basah kuyup karena _____. (He didn't bring a jacket, so he was soaked because of the _____.)
Being soaked is a result of being in the rain without protection. 'Keringat' means sweat, 'angin' means wind, and 'embun' means dew.
Suara _____ di atap sangat menenangkan. (The sound of the _____ on the roof is very calming.)
The sound of rain on the roof is often described as calming. 'Angin' means wind, 'burung' means bird, and 'musik' means music.
Imagine you are describing the weather to a friend who lives in another country. Write a short message telling them that it is raining heavily where you are and how it affects your plans.
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Hai! Di sini sedang hujan deras sekali. Aku jadi tidak bisa pergi keluar. Mungkin aku akan tetap di rumah saja hari ini.
Write two sentences about something you like to do when it rains.
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Kalau hujan, saya suka minum teh hangat. Saya juga suka membaca buku.
Describe a common activity or situation in Indonesia that involves rain. For example, what do people do when it starts to rain suddenly?
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Ketika hujan turun tiba-tiba di Indonesia, banyak orang akan mencari tempat berteduh atau langsung memakai payung.
Mengapa udara pagi ini dingin?
Read this passage:
Pagi ini, udara sangat dingin karena hujan turun sejak semalam. Banyak orang membawa payung atau jas hujan saat berangkat kerja. Anak-anak yang sekolah memakai jaket tebal. Meskipun hujan, aktivitas kota tetap berjalan seperti biasa.
Mengapa udara pagi ini dingin?
Teks tersebut menyatakan bahwa 'udara sangat dingin karena hujan turun sejak semalam' (The air is very cold because it has been raining since last night).
Teks tersebut menyatakan bahwa 'udara sangat dingin karena hujan turun sejak semalam' (The air is very cold because it has been raining since last night).
Apa yang sering terjadi setiap sore di kota ini?
Read this passage:
Setiap sore, sering sekali terjadi hujan lebat di kota ini. Ini membuat jalanan menjadi basah dan licin. Pengendara motor harus lebih berhati-hati. Kadang-kadang, hujan juga menyebabkan banjir kecil di beberapa daerah.
Apa yang sering terjadi setiap sore di kota ini?
Passage tersebut menyatakan 'Setiap sore, sering sekali terjadi hujan lebat di kota ini' (Every afternoon, there is often heavy rain in this city).
Passage tersebut menyatakan 'Setiap sore, sering sekali terjadi hujan lebat di kota ini' (Every afternoon, there is often heavy rain in this city).
Kapan musim hujan biasanya berlangsung di Indonesia?
Read this passage:
Musim hujan di Indonesia biasanya berlangsung dari bulan Oktober hingga April. Selama bulan-bulan ini, curah hujan sangat tinggi. Petani sangat senang karena hujan membantu tanaman mereka tumbuh subur. Namun, terkadang hujan yang terlalu deras juga bisa merugikan.
Kapan musim hujan biasanya berlangsung di Indonesia?
Passage tersebut menyebutkan 'Musim hujan di Indonesia biasanya berlangsung dari bulan Oktober hingga April' (The rainy season in Indonesia usually lasts from October to April).
Passage tersebut menyebutkan 'Musim hujan di Indonesia biasanya berlangsung dari bulan Oktober hingga April' (The rainy season in Indonesia usually lasts from October to April).
This sentence describes an action that happens after the rain stops.
The sentence indicates the usefulness of an umbrella during heavy rain.
This sentence talks about children playing after the rain.
Meskipun sudah berjam-jam, ___ ini tidak menunjukkan tanda-tanda akan berhenti.
The sentence talks about something that has been going on for hours and shows no signs of stopping, which fits 'hujan' (rain) in this context.
Petani merasa khawatir karena curah ___ yang berlebihan dapat merusak tanaman mereka.
Farmers are concerned about excessive 'hujan' (rain) damaging their crops. 'Curah hujan' means rainfall.
Kami terpaksa membatalkan rencana piknik kami karena ramalan cuaca menyebutkan akan ada ___ deras sepanjang hari.
Plans for a picnic were canceled due to a forecast of heavy 'hujan' (rain) all day.
Setelah ___ berhenti, aroma tanah basah dan kesegaran menyelimuti udara.
The sentence describes the smell of wet earth and freshness after something stopped, which is characteristic after 'hujan' (rain).
Penduduk desa mulai mempersiapkan diri menghadapi musim ___ dengan memperbaiki atap rumah mereka.
Villagers are preparing for the 'hujan' (rainy) season by repairing their roofs. 'Musim hujan' means rainy season.
Anak-anak suka bermain di luar setelah ___ reda, melompat-lompat di genangan air.
Children enjoy playing outside after the 'hujan' (rain) subsides, jumping in puddles.
Describe a time you were caught in heavy rain and how you felt, using 'hujan' at least twice.
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Sample answer
Saya pernah kehujanan saat pulang kerja. Hujan deras sekali dan saya tidak membawa payung. Saya merasa kedinginan dan sedikit kesal karena semua baju saya basah kuyup. Untungnya, saya bisa berteduh di halte bus.
Imagine you are explaining the impact of a long rainy season on agriculture in Indonesia to a foreign friend. Use 'hujan' naturally.
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Musim hujan yang panjang di Indonesia bisa berdampak besar pada pertanian. Jika hujan terlalu sering dan intens, sawah bisa kebanjiran. Ini tentu saja bisa menyebabkan gagal panen, yang akan sangat merugikan para petani. Namun, hujan yang cukup juga penting untuk pertumbuhan tanaman.
Write a short paragraph about the cultural significance of 'hujan' in Indonesian proverbs or beliefs.
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Dalam budaya Indonesia, hujan seringkali dikaitkan dengan berkah dan kesuburan. Ada peribahasa 'habis gelap terbitlah terang', yang secara tidak langsung bisa dianalogikan dengan hujan yang membawa kehidupan setelah kemarau. Meskipun demikian, hujan yang berlebihan juga bisa dianggap sebagai ujian atau musibah.
Apa dampak utama dari pola hujan yang tidak menentu menurut teks?
Read this passage:
Perubahan iklim telah menyebabkan pola hujan yang semakin tidak menentu di berbagai wilayah. Beberapa daerah mengalami musim hujan yang lebih panjang dan intens, sementara daerah lain justru menghadapi kekeringan ekstrem. Hal ini menimbulkan tantangan serius bagi sektor pertanian dan pengelolaan sumber daya air.
Apa dampak utama dari pola hujan yang tidak menentu menurut teks?
Teks secara eksplisit menyatakan 'Hal ini menimbulkan tantangan serius bagi sektor pertanian dan pengelolaan sumber daya air.'
Teks secara eksplisit menyatakan 'Hal ini menimbulkan tantangan serius bagi sektor pertanian dan pengelolaan sumber daya air.'
Apa yang biasanya terjadi pada curah hujan di Indonesia selama El Nino?
Read this passage:
Fenomena El Nino seringkali dikaitkan dengan penurunan curah hujan yang signifikan di Indonesia, terutama di bagian selatan khatulistiwa. Kondisi ini dapat memicu kekeringan panjang dan meningkatkan risiko kebakaran hutan. Sebaliknya, La Nina umumnya membawa hujan yang lebih banyak dari biasanya.
Apa yang biasanya terjadi pada curah hujan di Indonesia selama El Nino?
Teks menyatakan 'Fenomena El Nino seringkali dikaitkan dengan penurunan curah hujan yang signifikan di Indonesia'.
Teks menyatakan 'Fenomena El Nino seringkali dikaitkan dengan penurunan curah hujan yang signifikan di Indonesia'.
Bagaimana masyarakat adat memprediksi pola hujan?
Read this passage:
Masyarakat adat di beberapa daerah memiliki kearifan lokal dalam memprediksi pola hujan, misalnya melalui pengamatan perilaku hewan atau perubahan alam. Pengetahuan ini sangat berharga, terutama di tengah ketidakpastian cuaca modern, dan seringkali diwariskan secara turun-temurun.
Bagaimana masyarakat adat memprediksi pola hujan?
Teks menyebutkan 'melalui pengamatan perilaku hewan atau perubahan alam' sebagai cara masyarakat adat memprediksi pola hujan.
Teks menyebutkan 'melalui pengamatan perilaku hewan atau perubahan alam' sebagai cara masyarakat adat memprediksi pola hujan.
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