When discussing days of the week in Indonesian, you'll generally find them used in a straightforward manner. For instance, to say "on Thursday," you would simply use "pada hari Kamis." The word "hari" means day, but it can often be omitted in casual conversation when referring to specific days of the week, especially when context makes it clear. So, saying "pada Kamis" is also perfectly acceptable and common. There aren't many complex grammatical constructions or idiomatic expressions specifically tied to "Kamis" itself at this level.
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- Kamis: Thursday
- Fourth day of the week
- Used in daily conversation
§ What 'Kamis' means
- DEFINITION
- Kamis is the Indonesian word for Thursday.
It's one of the basic days of the week you'll learn early on. Knowing the days of the week is super useful for making plans, scheduling, and just generally understanding when things are happening in Indonesia.
§ How to use 'Kamis' in sentences
You use 'Kamis' just like you would use 'Thursday' in English. It often comes after words like 'hari' (day) or 'pada' (on/at), but not always. Context usually makes it clear.
Hari Kamis kami ada rapat.
Translation hint: Hari means day. So, "Day Thursday we have meeting." This means "On Thursday, we have a meeting."
Saya akan pergi ke pasar hari Kamis pagi.
Translation hint: "I will go to market day Thursday morning." This translates to "I will go to the market on Thursday morning."
Kuliah saya hari Kamis selalu jam 9 pagi.
Translation hint: "My lecture day Thursday always at 9 AM." So, "My lecture on Thursday is always at 9 AM."
§ Where you actually hear 'Kamis'
You'll hear and see 'Kamis' all the time in daily life in Indonesia. Here are some common situations:
- Work: In office settings, you'll hear it when people talk about meeting schedules, deadlines, or when certain tasks need to be completed. For example, "Rapat tim kita hari Kamis" (Our team meeting is on Thursday).
- School: Students and teachers use it for class schedules, exam dates, or school events. "Ujian Matematika hari Kamis depan" (The Math exam is next Thursday).
- News: News reporters will use it when referring to events that happened or will happen on a Thursday. "Presiden akan mengunjungi daerah tersebut pada hari Kamis" (The President will visit the area on Thursday).
- Making plans: When you're trying to meet up with friends or arrange an appointment, 'Kamis' will naturally come up. "Kita bisa bertemu hari Kamis sore?" (Can we meet on Thursday afternoon?).
- Calendars and schedules: Any calendar, digital or physical, will clearly mark 'Kamis' for Thursday.
- Public announcements: If there's an announcement for an event or a special day, it will likely include the day. For example, a sign might say "Acara spesial setiap hari Kamis" (Special event every Thursday).
Understanding 'Kamis' is fundamental for navigating daily life and conversations in Indonesian. It's a word you'll pick up very quickly because of its frequent use.
§ Understanding Kamis: Thursday
- DEFINITION
- Kamis means Thursday, the fourth day of the week.
When you're talking about the days of the week in Indonesian, Kamis is used just like "Thursday" in English. It's straightforward and there are no complicated rules for its basic use.
Saya akan pergi ke pasar pada hari Kamis pagi.
(I will go to the market on Thursday morning.)
Apakah Anda sibuk pada hari Kamis malam?
(Are you busy on Thursday night?)
§ Related Vocabulary: Days of the Week
To properly use Kamis, it's good to know the other days of the week. They follow a simple pattern in Indonesian. Mastering these will help you plan and discuss schedules easily.
- Minggu / Ahad: Sunday
- Senin: Monday
- Selasa: Tuesday
- Rabu: Wednesday
- Jumat: Friday
- Sabtu: Saturday
These are all commonly used. Minggu is more common for Sunday, but Ahad is also understood, especially in more religious contexts.
Pelajaran bahasa Indonesia setiap hari Kamis dan Sabtu.
(Indonesian language lessons every Thursday and Saturday.)
§ Using Kamis with Time Markers
You'll often combine Kamis with words indicating time, like "last," "next," or "every." This is how you specify when something happened or will happen.
- Kamis lalu / Kamis kemarin: Last Thursday
- Kamis depan: Next Thursday
- Setiap hari Kamis: Every Thursday
Saya bertemu dengannya Kamis lalu di kafe.
(I met him/her last Thursday at the cafe.)
Rapat akan diadakan Kamis depan.
(The meeting will be held next Thursday.)
§ Common Phrases with Kamis
Here are some common ways you'll hear and use Kamis in everyday conversation. These phrases are practical and help you sound more natural.
- Hari Kamis: Thursday (general)
- Setiap Kamis: Every Thursday
- Kamis pagi/siang/sore/malam: Thursday morning/afternoon/late afternoon/night
- Pada hari Kamis: On Thursday (slightly more formal, but common)
Apakah Anda tersedia pada Kamis sore?
(Are you available on Thursday afternoon/late afternoon?)
Kelas yoga diadakan setiap Kamis.
(Yoga class is held every Thursday.)
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Setiap Kamis sore, saya pergi ke pasar.
Every Thursday afternoon, I go to the market.
Pertemuan tim kami selalu diadakan pada hari Kamis.
Our team meeting is always held on Thursday.
Apakah kamu sibuk pada hari Kamis ini?
Are you busy this Thursday?
Saya harus menyerahkan laporan sebelum hari Kamis.
I have to submit the report before Thursday.
Kamis lalu, kami pergi hiking ke gunung.
Last Thursday, we went hiking to the mountain.
Bisakah kita bertemu pada hari Kamis depan?
Can we meet next Thursday?
Jadwalnya sudah penuh untuk hari Kamis.
The schedule is already full for Thursday.
Dia biasanya bekerja dari rumah setiap hari Kamis.
He usually works from home every Thursday.
Kamis depan saya ada janji dengan dokter gigi.
Next Thursday I have an appointment with the dentist.
Setiap hari Kamis, pasar malam dibuka di alun-alun kota.
Every Thursday, the night market opens in the town square.
Pekerjaan rumah harus dikumpulkan paling lambat hari Kamis.
Homework must be submitted by Thursday at the latest.
Saya tidak bisa bertemu Anda hari Kamis karena ada rapat penting.
I can't meet you on Thursday because there's an important meeting.
Rencana kami untuk perjalanan dimulai pada hari Kamis pagi.
Our travel plans start on Thursday morning.
Apakah toko ini buka pada hari Kamis libur nasional?
Is this store open on a national holiday Thursday?
Pertandingan sepak bola itu ditunda dari Rabu ke Kamis karena cuaca buruk.
The football match was postponed from Wednesday to Thursday due to bad weather.
Biasanya, saya pergi ke gym setiap hari Kamis setelah pulang kerja.
Usually, I go to the gym every Thursday after work.
Kamis depan kami akan mengadakan rapat strategis yang melibatkan seluruh direksi dan manajer departemen untuk membahas rencana ekspansi ke pasar internasional.
Next Thursday we will hold a strategic meeting involving all directors and department managers to discuss expansion plans into the international market.
Prefix 'me-' on 'mengadakan' indicates an active verb. 'Seluruh' means 'all' or 'entire'.
Meskipun jadwalnya padat, Presiden Jokowi selalu meluangkan waktu pada hari Kamis untuk menerima audiensi dari berbagai perwakilan masyarakat sipil.
Despite his busy schedule, President Jokowi always makes time on Thursday to receive audiences from various civil society representatives.
'Meskipun' means 'although' or 'despite'. 'Meluangkan waktu' means 'to make time'.
Keputusan final mengenai proyek pembangunan infrastruktur besar-besaran itu dijadwalkan akan diumumkan pada hari Kamis, setelah melalui serangkaian kajian mendalam.
The final decision regarding the large-scale infrastructure development project is scheduled to be announced on Thursday, after a series of in-depth studies.
'Mengenai' means 'regarding' or 'concerning'. 'Dijadwalkan akan' indicates a future scheduled event.
Sejak kasus korupsi itu terungkap, setiap hari Kamis demonstrasi damai selalu digelar di depan gedung parlemen menuntut transparansi dan akuntabilitas.
Since the corruption case was exposed, every Thursday peaceful demonstrations are always held in front of the parliament building demanding transparency and accountability.
'Sejak' means 'since'. 'Terungkap' means 'exposed' or 'revealed' (passive form).
Para investor asing menunjukkan minat yang besar terhadap saham perusahaan teknologi lokal yang baru saja melantai di bursa pada hari Kamis pekan lalu.
Foreign investors showed great interest in the shares of the local technology company that just listed on the stock exchange last Thursday.
'Menunjukkan minat' means 'to show interest'. 'Pekan lalu' means 'last week'.
Peraturan baru mengenai perlindungan data pribadi diharapkan mulai berlaku efektif pada hari Kamis minggu depan, memberikan waktu transisi bagi perusahaan.
New regulations regarding personal data protection are expected to become effective next Thursday, providing a transition period for companies.
'Diharapkan' means 'it is hoped' or 'expected'. 'Mulai berlaku efektif' means 'to become effective'.
Pemerintah berencana untuk meluncurkan program vaksinasi massal tahap kedua pada hari Kamis ini, menyasar kelompok masyarakat rentan terlebih dahulu.
The government plans to launch the second phase of the mass vaccination program this Thursday, targeting vulnerable community groups first.
'Berencana untuk' means 'to plan to'. 'Menyasar' means 'to target'.
Setelah melalui perdebatan sengit, revisi undang-undang agraria akhirnya disahkan dalam sidang paripurna DPR pada hari Kamis yang lalu.
After fierce debate, the revision of the agrarian law was finally ratified in the DPR plenary session last Thursday.
'Setelah melalui' means 'after going through'. 'Disahkan' means 'ratified' or 'legalized' (passive form).
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"Kamis Putih"
Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter)
Umat Kristiani merayakan Kamis Putih sebelum Paskah. (Christians celebrate Maundy Thursday before Easter.)
neutral"Kamis Legi"
A specific Thursday in the Javanese calendar system, often associated with certain traditional events or beliefs.
Orang Jawa percaya Kamis Legi adalah hari baik untuk memulai sesuatu. (Javanese people believe Kamis Legi is a good day to start something.)
neutral"Kamis Wage"
A specific Thursday in the Javanese calendar system, similar to Kamis Legi but with different associations.
Biasanya ada pasar malam setiap Kamis Wage. (There's usually a night market every Kamis Wage.)
neutral"Kamis Kliwon"
A specific Thursday in the Javanese calendar system.
Malam Jumat Kliwon dipercaya angker, tapi Kamis Kliwon juga ada cerita mistisnya. (Friday Kliwon night is believed to be spooky, but Thursday Kliwon also has its mystical stories.)
neutral"Kamis Pon"
A specific Thursday in the Javanese calendar system.
Acara adat itu selalu diadakan pada Kamis Pon. (That traditional event is always held on Kamis Pon.)
neutral"Kamis Pahing"
A specific Thursday in the Javanese calendar system.
Menurut perhitungan Jawa, dia lahir pada Kamis Pahing. (According to Javanese calculations, he was born on Kamis Pahing.)
neutral"Hari Kamis"
Thursday (general, common way to say Thursday)
Hari Kamis saya ada janji dengan dokter. (On Thursday, I have an appointment with the doctor.)
neutral"Setiap hari Kamis"
Every Thursday
Kami selalu rapat setiap hari Kamis. (We always have a meeting every Thursday.)
neutral"Kamis lalu"
Last Thursday
Kamis lalu saya pergi ke Bandung. (Last Thursday I went to Bandung.)
neutral"Kamis depan"
Next Thursday
Kamis depan ada ujian. (Next Thursday there is an exam.)
neutralTeste dich selbst 18 Fragen
In Indonesian, 'Ini' (This/It is) comes first, followed by 'hari' (day) and then the name of the day, 'Kamis' (Thursday).
The sentence structure is Subject (Saya) + Verb (belajar) + 'setiap hari' (every day) + the day of the week (Kamis).
'Besok' (Tomorrow) starts the sentence. 'Bukan' (not) negates 'hari Kamis' (Thursday).
Describe what you usually do every Thursday. Mention at least three activities.
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Sample answer
Setiap hari Kamis, saya biasanya pergi ke kantor, kemudian berolahraga di gym setelah bekerja. Malamnya, saya makan malam bersama keluarga.
Imagine you are planning a short trip next week. What day will you depart if you want to leave on Thursday? Write a short sentence.
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Sample answer
Saya akan berangkat pada hari Kamis minggu depan.
Write a sentence using 'Kamis' to express that something happened last Thursday.
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Sample answer
Rapat penting itu terjadi pada hari Kamis lalu.
Kapan pembaca bisa bersantai sebentar?
Read this passage:
Minggu ini sangat sibuk. Pada hari Senin, saya ada dua rapat. Selasa saya harus menyelesaikan laporan penting. Rabu saya bekerja dari rumah. Kamis, akhirnya saya bisa bersantai sebentar sebelum melanjutkan pekerjaan di hari Jumat. Sabtu dan Minggu adalah waktu untuk keluarga.
Kapan pembaca bisa bersantai sebentar?
Teks tersebut menyatakan 'Kamis, akhirnya saya bisa bersantai sebentar'.
Teks tersebut menyatakan 'Kamis, akhirnya saya bisa bersantai sebentar'.
Mengapa hari Kamis adalah hari favorit pembaca?
Read this passage:
Jadwal kuliah saya padat minggu ini. Hari Senin ada kelas Matematika. Hari Selasa ada presentasi Bahasa Inggris. Hari Rabu saya belajar di perpustakaan. Hari Kamis adalah hari favorit saya karena ada kelas Seni dan setelah itu saya bisa pulang lebih awal.
Mengapa hari Kamis adalah hari favorit pembaca?
Teks tersebut mengatakan 'Hari Kamis adalah hari favorit saya karena ada kelas Seni dan setelah itu saya bisa pulang lebih awal'.
Teks tersebut mengatakan 'Hari Kamis adalah hari favorit saya karena ada kelas Seni dan setelah itu saya bisa pulang lebih awal'.
Kapan waktu terbaik untuk pergi ke pasar menurut pembaca?
Read this passage:
Untuk menghindari kemacetan, saya sering pergi ke pasar tradisional pada hari Kamis pagi. Pada hari lain, terutama akhir pekan, pasar sangat ramai dan sulit untuk berjalan. Kamis pagi, biasanya lebih tenang dan saya bisa memilih sayuran segar dengan lebih nyaman.
Kapan waktu terbaik untuk pergi ke pasar menurut pembaca?
Teks tersebut menyatakan 'saya sering pergi ke pasar tradisional pada hari Kamis pagi' untuk menghindari kemacetan dan keramaian.
Teks tersebut menyatakan 'saya sering pergi ke pasar tradisional pada hari Kamis pagi' untuk menghindari kemacetan dan keramaian.
Listen for the specific day of the week the board meeting is held.
Focus on identifying the deadline for project proposal submission.
Pay attention to the day and time mentioned for the museum visit.
Read this aloud:
Bisakah Anda merangkum kegiatan penting yang harus kita lakukan pada hari Kamis minggu ini?
Focus: Kamis, minggu ini
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Read this aloud:
Bagaimana pandangan Anda tentang pentingnya penjadwalan rutin pada hari Kamis untuk tinjauan progres mingguan?
Focus: penjadwalan, rutin, Kamis, tinjauan progres
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Read this aloud:
Seandainya Anda harus mengubah jadwal rapat dari Selasa menjadi Kamis, bagaimana Anda akan mengkomunikasikannya kepada tim?
Focus: Seandainya, mengubah, mengkomunikasikannya
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Summary
Kamis is the straightforward Indonesian term for Thursday, essential for daily scheduling and conversation.
- Kamis: Thursday
- Fourth day of the week
- Used in daily conversation
