معنی
Asking about someone's destination.
زمینه فرهنگی
Asking 'Ke mana?' is a form of 'basa-basi' (small talk). It's often used as a greeting rather than a real question. In Java, social hierarchy is very important. While 'Anda' is neutral, using 'Bapak' or 'Ibu' is often preferred to show deeper respect to elders. In the capital, 'Anda' is rarely heard in the streets. It's mostly reserved for TV news, advertisements, and formal speeches. Using 'Anda' in a business email is standard. It shows you are professional and respect the boundaries of the relationship.
Don't be too specific
When asked this as a greeting, a vague answer like 'Ke depan' (Just ahead) is more natural than a full address.
Avoid 'Anda' with friends
It sounds like you are angry or being cold. Use 'kamu' or just skip the pronoun.
معنی
Asking about someone's destination.
Don't be too specific
When asked this as a greeting, a vague answer like 'Ke depan' (Just ahead) is more natural than a full address.
Avoid 'Anda' with friends
It sounds like you are angry or being cold. Use 'kamu' or just skip the pronoun.
The 'Mau' Shortcut
In 90% of spoken situations, 'Mau ke mana?' is better than 'Ke mana Anda pergi?'.
Preposition Power
Remember: Ke = To, Di = At, Dari = From. They are the keys to Indonesian navigation.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct preposition for movement.
___ mana Anda pergi?
'Ke' is used for direction/movement towards a place.
Complete the formal question.
Ke mana ____ pergi?
'Anda' is the standard formal pronoun for 'you'.
Fill in the missing line in this formal dialogue.
Resepsionis: Selamat siang, Pak. _______? Tamu: Saya pergi ke ruang rapat.
The guest's answer 'Saya pergi ke...' indicates the question was about their destination.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Ke mana Anda pergi?'
The phrase is formal and appropriate for professional relationships.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Scale
Common Destinations
Places
- • Kantor (Office)
- • Pasar (Market)
- • Sekolah (School)
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها___ mana Anda pergi?
'Ke' is used for direction/movement towards a place.
Ke mana ____ pergi?
'Anda' is the standard formal pronoun for 'you'.
Resepsionis: Selamat siang, Pak. _______? Tamu: Saya pergi ke ruang rapat.
The guest's answer 'Saya pergi ke...' indicates the question was about their destination.
When would you say 'Ke mana Anda pergi?'
The phrase is formal and appropriate for professional relationships.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالYes, in formal Indonesian writing, 'Anda' is always capitalized as a sign of respect.
Yes, it is very appropriate for a teacher, though 'Ke mana Bapak/Ibu pergi?' is even more common.
According to official rules (EYD), it must be written as two words: 'Ke mana'.
No, you can just say 'Ke mana Anda?' or 'Mau ke mana?' and the meaning is still clear.
Yes, it's used all over Indonesia, though Balinese people might use their own language in casual settings.
You can say 'Jalan-jalan saja' (Just walking around) or 'Hanya berkeliling' (Just going around).
Yes, 'Anda' can be used for both men and women.
It's a friendly greeting called 'basa-basi'. They aren't spying on you; they are being polite!
Yes, it's perfect for formal correspondence.
The informal version is 'kamu', but it's often omitted entirely in this question.
There is also 'berangkat' (to depart), but 'pergi' is the most general and common.
Yes, 'Anda' can be singular or plural, though 'Kalian' is more common for plural 'you'.
No, for royalty, you would use much more specialized, high-court language.
Yes, it's understandable, but Malaysians more commonly use 'Ke mana awak pergi?' or 'Nak ke mana?'.
عبارات مرتبط
Mau ke mana?
informalWhere do you want to go?
Dari mana?
similarWhere are you coming from?
Di mana?
similarWhere is it?
Ke mana saja?
builds onWhere have you been?
Tujuan Anda?
specialized formYour destination?
