Significado
Cleaning the floor with a broom
Contexto cultural
There is a strong belief that sweeping at night will bring bad luck or make it hard to find a spouse (for singles). The 'Sapu Lidi' is a symbol of national unity. One stick is weak, but a bundle is strong. This is taught in schools across the country. Sweeping the temple floors is considered a form of 'Seva' or selfless service and is done with great care. In modern apartments, 'sapu lantai' is increasingly being replaced by 'robot vacuum', but the phrase 'nyapu' is still used for the robot's action.
Prefix Mastery
Remember: Me + Sapu = Menyapu. This 's' to 'ny' change is a key rule for many Indonesian verbs starting with S.
The Night Rule
If you're staying with an Indonesian family, avoid sweeping after sunset to respect local traditions.
Significado
Cleaning the floor with a broom
Prefix Mastery
Remember: Me + Sapu = Menyapu. This 's' to 'ny' change is a key rule for many Indonesian verbs starting with S.
The Night Rule
If you're staying with an Indonesian family, avoid sweeping after sunset to respect local traditions.
Sapu vs Pel
Always 'sapu' before you 'pel'. Sweeping a wet floor is a mess!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sapu'.
Ibu sedang _______ lantai di ruang tamu.
The sentence requires an active verb with the 'me-' prefix because Ibu is performing the action.
Which sentence is the most natural for a casual conversation?
How would you tell a friend you are sweeping?
'Aku lagi nyapu lantai' uses the informal 'aku', the casual 'lagi' (instead of sedang), and the colloquial 'nyapu'.
Match the tool to the action.
Match the following:
Sapu is for the floor, Pel is for water/mopping, Kemoceng is for dusting, and Lap is for wiping tables.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Lantainya kotor sekali. B: Oh maaf, saya akan _______ sekarang.
If the floor is dirty, the logical action is to sweep it.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Cleaning Tools
Tools
- • Sapu (Broom)
- • Pel (Mop)
- • Kemoceng (Duster)
- • Lap (Cloth)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIbu sedang _______ lantai di ruang tamu.
The sentence requires an active verb with the 'me-' prefix because Ibu is performing the action.
How would you tell a friend you are sweeping?
'Aku lagi nyapu lantai' uses the informal 'aku', the casual 'lagi' (instead of sedang), and the colloquial 'nyapu'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Sapu is for the floor, Pel is for water/mopping, Kemoceng is for dusting, and Lap is for wiping tables.
A: Lantainya kotor sekali. B: Oh maaf, saya akan _______ sekarang.
If the floor is dirty, the logical action is to sweep it.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's both! 'Sapu' is a broom (noun) and also the root for 'to sweep' (verb).
Yes, in casual conversation 'nyapu' is very common and sounds very natural.
It's a traditional broom made from coconut leaf ribs, used for outdoor sweeping.
It's a cultural habit to keep the environment clean and is believed to bring good luck.
It's neutral. For formal contexts, use 'menyapu lantai'.
Use the phrase 'sedot debu' (suck dust) instead of 'sapu'.
No, 'wipe' is 'lap'. 'Sapu' is specifically for the sweeping motion.
It is always 'sapu lantai' (Verb + Object).
No, for hair you use 'sisir' (comb) or 'sikat' (brush).
It's a figurative term for a 'universal broom' or a powerful prayer.
Frases relacionadas
Pel lantai
similarTo mop the floor
Sapu bersih
specialized formTo win everything / clean sweep
Tukang sapu
builds onStreet sweeper / Janitor
Sapu lidi
specialized formPalm rib broom
Menyapu halaman
similarSweeping the yard
