Signification
Directing someone to a seat
Contexte culturel
In Javanese culture, sitting lower than an elder is a sign of respect. If an elder is 'duduk di sini' on a chair, a younger person might choose to sit on a lower stool or the floor. In the fast-paced capital, 'Duduk sini' is often used in 'Warungs' to invite strangers to share a table, reflecting the city's crowded but communal nature. Hospitality is paramount. You will hear 'Duduk di sini' accompanied by a 'Suksma' (thank you in Balinese) or 'Matur Suksma' as you are welcomed into a family compound. The 'Lapau' (coffee shop) culture in West Sumatra is where men gather to discuss everything. 'Duduk di sini' is the entry ticket to a long night of political and social debate.
Use your hands
Always pat the seat or point clearly when saying this. It's more natural in Indonesian culture.
The 'k' sound
Don't pronounce the 'k' in 'duduk' too hard. It should be a soft stop in the back of your throat.
Signification
Directing someone to a seat
Use your hands
Always pat the seat or point clearly when saying this. It's more natural in Indonesian culture.
The 'k' sound
Don't pronounce the 'k' in 'duduk' too hard. It should be a soft stop in the back of your throat.
The 'Silakan' Rule
When in doubt, add 'Silakan' at the beginning. You can never be too polite!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Silakan duduk ___ sini.
We use 'di' for static locations like sitting in a spot.
Which phrase is the most polite to use with a teacher?
You want your teacher to sit down.
'Silakan' adds the necessary 'please' for formal situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Permisi, apa saya boleh duduk di sini? B: Oh, iya. ________.
This is the most natural and friendly response to someone asking for a seat.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are patting a seat next to you for a close friend.
'Sini duduk' is a very common, friendly way to invite a friend to sit next to you.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSilakan duduk ___ sini.
We use 'di' for static locations like sitting in a spot.
You want your teacher to sit down.
'Silakan' adds the necessary 'please' for formal situations.
A: Permisi, apa saya boleh duduk di sini? B: Oh, iya. ________.
This is the most natural and friendly response to someone asking for a seat.
Situation: You are patting a seat next to you for a close friend.
'Sini duduk' is a very common, friendly way to invite a friend to sit next to you.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds like a command to a dog or a child. Adding 'di sini' makes it a direction/invitation.
In formal writing, no. In daily conversation in Jakarta, yes, it's very common.
Use 'Duduk di sana' for far away or 'Duduk di situ' for medium distance.
Yes, and then you should offer your seat by saying 'Silakan duduk di sini, Pak/Bu'.
Say 'Boleh saya duduk di sini?'
The root is the same, but for living, we use 'tinggal'. 'Penduduk' means 'resident'.
It's the tradition of sitting on the floor. If someone says 'duduk di sini' and points to a mat, they are inviting you to sit lesehan.
Yes, 'Duduk!' is the standard command for a dog.
The double word means 'relaxing' or 'chilling out'.
In some parts of Indonesia (like Java), it's more polite to point with your thumb or your whole hand.
Expressions liées
Silakan duduk
formal formPlease sit down
Duduk-duduk
similarTo lounge or hang out
Tempat duduk
builds onA seat / place to sit
Sini
specialized formHere / Come here
Berdiri
contrastTo stand
