A1 adjective Formal and informal. 'Kaya' is widely used in all contexts without any specific register connotations.

kaya

/ˈka.ja/

Beispiele

1

Orang itu sangat kaya raya.

That person is extremely rich.

2

Dia ingin menjadi kaya dengan bekerja keras.

He wants to become rich by working hard.

3

Negara ini kaya akan sumber daya alam.

This country is rich in natural resources.

4

Makanan ini sangat kaya rasa.

This food is very rich in flavor.

5

Keluarganya hidup kaya dan bahagia.

His family lives a rich and happy life.

Häufige Kollokationen

orang kaya (rich person)
kaya raya (very rich, extremely wealthy)
kaya akan (rich in [resources/flavor])

How to Use It

Nutzungshinweise

'Kaya' is a versatile adjective. It can be used directly after the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'menjadi' (to become) or 'adalah' (is/are). It can also be followed by 'akan' when referring to being rich in something (e.g., 'kaya akan...').

Häufige Fehler

Confusing 'kaya' with 'saya' (I/me) due to similar pronunciation for beginners.
Incorrectly assuming 'kaya' only refers to financial wealth, neglecting its use for resources or flavor.

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Wortherkunft

From Sanskrit 'kāya' (body, collection, wealth). In Indonesian, it evolved to primarily mean 'rich' or 'wealthy'.

Kultureller Kontext

In Indonesian culture, while wealth is often aspired to, there's also a strong emphasis on community and spiritual richness. The concept of 'kaya' extends beyond material possessions to include being 'rich in heart' (kaya hati) or 'rich in experience' (kaya pengalaman).

Merkhilfe

Imagine a 'kayak' full of gold coins – 'kaya' sounds a bit like 'kayak', and the gold coins represent 'rich'.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

3 Fragen

Yes, 'kaya' can describe richness in resources (e.g., 'kaya akan sumber daya alam' - rich in natural resources) or even flavor (e.g., 'kaya rasa' - rich in flavor).

Exactly! 'Kaya raya' is an intensifier meaning 'very rich' or 'extremely wealthy'. The repetition emphasizes the degree of wealth.

In 'kaya jam' (a coconut egg jam), 'kaya' refers to the richness in flavor and texture, derived from the same root meaning of 'rich'.

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