Significado
Expressing that a price is very low.
Contexto cultural
In Javanese culture, expressing that something is 'murah' is often followed by 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to God) as a sign of gratitude for the affordable sustenance. Jakartans love a good deal and will often use the slang 'murce' or 'murah banget' when discussing 'Promo' (promotions) on food delivery apps. In tourist areas, 'murah sekali' might be used by vendors themselves to attract tourists, though the 'tourist price' might still be higher than the 'local price.' Batam is a free-trade zone. People from other parts of Indonesia often go there specifically because electronics and perfumes are 'murah sekali' compared to the rest of the country.
Use it as a compliment
Sellers love hearing that their prices are fair. It builds good rapport for future visits.
Watch the 'an'
Never add '-an' to 'murah' (murahan) unless you want to call something 'tacky' or 'low quality.'
Significado
Expressing that a price is very low.
Use it as a compliment
Sellers love hearing that their prices are fair. It builds good rapport for future visits.
Watch the 'an'
Never add '-an' to 'murah' (murahan) unless you want to call something 'tacky' or 'low quality.'
The 'Banget' Switch
Switch to 'Murah banget' when talking to friends to sound more like a local.
Bargaining Rule
If you say 'Murah sekali' during a negotiation, you've effectively ended your chance to get a lower price!
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word order to say 'The coffee is very cheap.'
Kopi ini _______.
In Indonesian, 'sekali' (very) must come after the adjective 'murah'.
Fill in the blank with the informal version of 'sekali'.
Wah, baju ini murah _______!
'Banget' is the most common informal/slang equivalent of 'sekali'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'Harganya miring'?
'Harganya miring' is a commercial idiom for discounted or low prices.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Berapa harga nasi uduk ini? B: Sepuluh ribu rupiah saja. A: ________. Saya beli dua.
10,000 IDR for a meal is considered very cheap, so 'Murah sekali' is the logical reaction.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Murah sekali, 2. Murah banget, 3. Murah hati, 4. Murahan
This tests the difference between price, character, and quality.
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Ayudas visuales
Levels of Cheapness
Where to find 'Murah Sekali' items
Food
- • Warung
- • Pasar Malam
- • Kaki Lima
Shopping
- • Pasar Tradisional
- • Flash Sale
- • Cuci Gudang
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosKopi ini _______.
In Indonesian, 'sekali' (very) must come after the adjective 'murah'.
Wah, baju ini murah _______!
'Banget' is the most common informal/slang equivalent of 'sekali'.
When would you say 'Harganya miring'?
'Harganya miring' is a commercial idiom for discounted or low prices.
A: Berapa harga nasi uduk ini? B: Sepuluh ribu rupiah saja. A: ________. Saya beli dua.
10,000 IDR for a meal is considered very cheap, so 'Murah sekali' is the logical reaction.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
This tests the difference between price, character, and quality.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it is neutral and polite. You can use it with anyone.
Yes, 'sangat murah' means the same thing, but 'murah sekali' is more common in spoken Indonesian.
'Murah' is 'cheap', while 'terjangkau' is 'affordable.' 'Terjangkau' sounds more professional in business.
It's a linguistic evolution where 'once' became an intensifier to mean 'to the highest degree.'
No, that is an insult. Use 'murah hati' if you want to say they are generous.
Yes, 'murce' is a popular slang version used in casual social circles.
Use 'terlalu murah.'
Not necessarily, but if you want to be safe, you can add 'tapi bagus' (but good).
In formal reports, 'sangat murah' or 'ekonomis' is preferred over 'murah sekali.'
It means 'cheap and cheerful,' usually used for food or events.
Yes, you can say 'Biayanya murah sekali' for a service fee.
It's a soft exhale at the end of the word. Don't drop it entirely!
Frases relacionadas
Murah banget
synonymReally cheap
Harganya miring
similarSlanted price
Terjangkau
similarAffordable
Murah meriah
builds onCheap and cheerful
Obral
specialized formClearance sale
Mahal sekali
contrastVery expensive
