Significado
Providing a response to a query.
Contexto cultural
Answering a question with 'tidak tahu' (I don't know) can sometimes be seen as blunt. People often use 'kurang tahu' (I know less/not quite sure) to sound more polite. In Javanese-influenced areas, answering a question from an elder often involves a slight bow or avoiding direct eye contact as a sign of respect. Young people often mix English. They might say 'Answer-nya apa?' instead of 'Jawabannya apa?'. In seminars, it is polite to thank the person for the question before answering.
Drop the prefix
In casual talk, just say 'jawab'. 'Udah jawab belum?' (Have you answered yet?)
Don't say 'ke'
Avoid 'jawab ke pertanyaan'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Significado
Providing a response to a query.
Drop the prefix
In casual talk, just say 'jawab'. 'Udah jawab belum?' (Have you answered yet?)
Don't say 'ke'
Avoid 'jawab ke pertanyaan'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Use 'Jawaban'
If you forget the verb, use the noun: 'Ini jawabannya' (This is the answer).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'jawab'.
Guru meminta saya _______ pertanyaan di papan tulis.
In a formal sentence with 'meminta' (ask/request), the prefix 'me-' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence.
Indonesian does not use 'ke' after 'menjawab'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kenapa kamu diam saja? B: Saya tidak bisa _______ pertanyaan kamu.
The context implies the person is unable to provide an answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A press conference where a leader is responding to journalists.
'Sesi tanya-jawab' means Q&A session.
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4 ejerciciosGuru meminta saya _______ pertanyaan di papan tulis.
In a formal sentence with 'meminta' (ask/request), the prefix 'me-' is required.
Choose the most natural sentence.
Indonesian does not use 'ke' after 'menjawab'.
A: Kenapa kamu diam saja? B: Saya tidak bisa _______ pertanyaan kamu.
The context implies the person is unable to provide an answer.
A press conference where a leader is responding to journalists.
'Sesi tanya-jawab' means Q&A session.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasThe root 'jawab' is neutral, but adding 'men-' makes it formal.
It's better to use 'balas' for emails, unless you are answering specific questions in the email.
It means a Q&A session, common at the end of presentations.
You can say 'Saya tidak mau menjawab' or more politely 'Maaf, saya tidak bisa menjawab'.
Yes, it is the most common and standard word.
Yes, from the word 'jawāb'.
'Jawab' is the verb (to answer), 'jawaban' is the noun (the answer).
It's understood, but 'mengangkat telepon' is more natural.
Use 'Pak' or 'Bu' and start with 'Izin menjawab'.
Yes, it's common in Jakarta and informal settings.
It means a 'trick question'.
No, you must use 'jawaban' for the noun.
Frases relacionadas
Memberi jawaban
synonymTo give an answer
Tanya-jawab
builds onQ&A
Menanggapi
similarTo respond/react
Membalas
contrastTo reply/reciprocate
