Signification
A place for mailing letters
Contexte culturel
The 'Kantor Pos' is famous for its bright orange branding. This color was chosen to be highly visible and is now synonymous with the postal service. In many old Javanese cities, the 'Kantor Pos Besar' is located near the 'Alun-alun' (central square), reflecting its historical importance in city planning. There is a very famous children's song called 'Pak Pos' that every Indonesian child knows. It teaches them about the post office. Despite the rise of apps like Gojek, the 'Kantor Pos' remains the only way to get certain official government documents or pay specific state taxes.
Look for Orange
If you are lost, look for the bright orange color. It's the official color of Pos Indonesia and makes the kantor pos easy to find.
Lunch Break
Many smaller kantor pos close or have limited staff during the Friday prayer time (12:00 - 13:30).
Signification
A place for mailing letters
Look for Orange
If you are lost, look for the bright orange color. It's the official color of Pos Indonesia and makes the kantor pos easy to find.
Lunch Break
Many smaller kantor pos close or have limited staff during the Friday prayer time (12:00 - 13:30).
Meterai
If you are signing a rental agreement or a job contract, you will need a 'meterai' (tax stamp). The kantor pos is the most reliable place to buy a genuine one.
Pak Pos
Address the mail carrier as 'Pak Pos' to be polite and friendly.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct Indonesian word order for 'Post Office'.
How do you say 'Post Office' in Indonesian?
In Indonesian, the noun (Kantor) comes before the modifier (Pos).
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Saya mau mengirim surat ___ kantor pos.
We use 'ke' because there is movement towards the post office.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations used at the post office.
Fill in the missing word in the dialogue.
A: Permisi, di mana ____ pos? B: Di sana, di sebelah bank.
The standard term is 'kantor pos'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kantor Pos vs. Private Couriers
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHow do you say 'Post Office' in Indonesian?
In Indonesian, the noun (Kantor) comes before the modifier (Pos).
Saya mau mengirim surat ___ kantor pos.
We use 'ke' because there is movement towards the post office.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations used at the post office.
A: Permisi, di mana ____ pos? B: Di sana, di sebelah bank.
The standard term is 'kantor pos'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMost main offices (Kantor Pos Besar) are open on Saturdays, but smaller branches might close early or be shut entirely.
Yes, they usually sell envelopes, boxes, and tape at the packaging counter.
It is 'perangko'. You buy them at the 'kantor pos'.
For international shipping, yes, you usually need to show an ID (KTP for locals, Passport for foreigners).
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Orange is the corporate identity of Pos Indonesia, chosen for high visibility.
Yes, most kantor pos accept payments for various utilities and services.
It means the 'Main Post Office' of a city, usually located in the center.
You say: 'Di mana kantor pos terdekat?'
Yes, it is called 'PosAja!'.
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