A1 · Débutant Chapitre 13

Family and Relationships

4 Règles totales
1 min
Règles dans ce chapitre Pratique rapide

Chapter in 30 Seconds

Master the art of family connections and social respect in the Indonesian language.

  • Identify essential kinship terms for family members.
  • Use social hierarchy terms to show proper respect.
  • Introduce your family and friends to others politely.
Connect with family and respect with grace.

Ce que tu vas apprendre

Focuses on kinship terms and social hierarchy in language. Teaches how to introduce family members.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: correctly identify and name your immediate family members.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to: use honorifics to address elders or seniors appropriately.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to: perform a polite introduction of a family member to a new friend.

Conseils et astuces (4)

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When in doubt, use Bapak/Ibu

If you are unsure of someone's age or status, Bapak (for men) or Ibu (for women) is always the safest, most respectful choice.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kinship Terms
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When in doubt, use Bapak/Ibu

If you aren't sure, Bapak/Ibu is always safe.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Social Hierarchy Terms
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Use Titles

Always use Pak or Ibu for elders.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Introducing Others
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When in doubt, use 'Pak' or 'Bu'.

It is better to be too polite than too rude.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Address

Vocabulaire clé (6)

Ayah Father Ibu Mother Kakak Older sibling Adik Younger sibling Bapak Sir/Father (formal) Kenalkan To introduce

Real-World Preview

coffee

Meeting at a Cafe

Review Summary

  • Noun + Saya (My)
  • Kakak (Older) vs Adik (Younger)
  • Kenalkan + ini + [Person]
  • Bapak/Ibu + Name

Erreurs courantes

You must include the honorific 'Ibu' before an adult's name to show respect.

Wrong: Ini ibu saya, Budi.
Correct: Ini ibu saya, Ibu Budi.

Don't use 'kecil' (small) for siblings; use the specific term 'adik'.

Wrong: Dia kakak saya yang kecil.
Correct: Dia adik saya.

Use 'ini' (this) to introduce someone else, not 'saya' (I).

Wrong: Kenalkan, saya ayah.
Correct: Kenalkan, ini ayah saya.

Next Steps

You have done a wonderful job. Keep practicing these social interactions!

Practice introducing your family members to a mirror.

Continue to: Food and Dining

Pratique rapide (10)

Fill in the correct title.

Halo, ___ Budi!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kak
Kak is appropriate for a peer.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kinship Terms

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Ini saya Budi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ini Budi.
Don't use 'saya' when introducing others.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Introducing Others

Find the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Kamu mau pesan apa, Pak?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kamu
Don't use 'Kamu' with 'Pak'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Address

Fill in the blank.

___ Budi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ini
Ini is used for introductions.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Introducing Others

Which is most polite?

Addressing a boss:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Bapak
Bapak is respectful.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Social Hierarchy Terms

Choose the correct formal phrase.

How to introduce a boss?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Perkenalkan, ini Pak Budi.
Use formal markers for bosses.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Introducing Others

Which is more polite?

Which is better for a professor?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Bapak Budi
Bapak is the formal title for respected men.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kinship Terms

Fill in the blank.

Terima kasih, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mbak
Mbak is polite.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Social Hierarchy Terms

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Ibu Ani, kamu mau ke mana?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ibu Ani, mau ke mana?
Avoid pronouns with formal titles.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Kinship Terms

Choose the most polite option.

How to address a stranger?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Bapak/Ibu
Bapak/Ibu is the most polite.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Polite Address

Score: /10

Questions fréquentes (6)

It's usually too formal, but it's safe. 'Mas' is better for young men.
Yes, but you might use 'Kak' or just names if you are very close.
Indonesian culture values hierarchy and respect. Using 'you' (kamu/anda) is too direct.
People will understand, but it might sound a bit funny or rude. Just apologize and correct yourself.
Yes, but it's casual. Use 'Perkenalkan' for formal settings.
No, 'adalah' is usually unnecessary in simple introductions.
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