Signification
The act of putting on footwear.
Contexte culturel
Always look for a pile of shoes at the door. This is the universal sign to remove yours. In mosques, footwear is left at the entrance. Some mosques have specific racks. Indonesian students usually have a strict uniform code, including the color of their shoes (usually black). In high-end malls, 'pakai sepatu' is a fashion statement. Sneakers (sepatu kets) are very popular among the youth.
The 'Pake' Shortcut
Use 'pake' in texts and with friends to sound 10x more natural immediately.
The Mosque Rule
Never, ever wear shoes inside a mosque. Look for the 'Batas Suci' (Sacred Boundary) line.
Signification
The act of putting on footwear.
The 'Pake' Shortcut
Use 'pake' in texts and with friends to sound 10x more natural immediately.
The Mosque Rule
Never, ever wear shoes inside a mosque. Look for the 'Batas Suci' (Sacred Boundary) line.
Polite Refusal
If someone tells you 'Tidak usah lepas sepatu' (No need to take off shoes), it's still polite to offer to take them off anyway.
Prefix Mastery
Remember: P becomes M. Pakai -> Memakai. This rule applies to many other verbs too!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'pakai'.
Ibu sedang _______ sepatu di teras.
The context of 'sepatu' requires the verb 'pakai' (wear/put on).
Which sentence is correct for a formal situation?
Choose the formal version:
'Memakai' is the formal active form with the proper prefix.
Match the action to the place.
Di dalam masjid, kita harus...
Culturally, you must take off shoes in a mosque.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ayo berangkat! B: Tunggu, saya sedang _______.
Putting on shoes is the logical last step before 'berangkat' (leaving).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIbu sedang _______ sepatu di teras.
The context of 'sepatu' requires the verb 'pakai' (wear/put on).
Choose the formal version:
'Memakai' is the formal active form with the proper prefix.
Di dalam masjid, kita harus...
Culturally, you must take off shoes in a mosque.
A: Ayo berangkat! B: Tunggu, saya sedang _______.
Putting on shoes is the logical last step before 'berangkat' (leaving).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Pakai' is the root and is used informally. 'Memakai' is the formal version used in writing and professional settings.
Yes! 'Pakai baju' (wear clothes), 'pakai celana' (wear pants). It's very versatile.
Indonesian doesn't distinguish between singular and plural like English. 'Sepatu' can mean one shoe or a pair of shoes.
Indonesian uses 'pakai' for both. Context tells you if it's the action or the state.
Use 'pakai sandal'. 'Sepatu' specifically refers to closed-toe shoes.
'Pakai' is the correct spelling. 'Pake' is how it's often pronounced and written informally.
Only if you want to be very specific about the quantity. Usually, just 'sepatu' is enough.
It's a formal way to say 'to be in the state of wearing shoes'.
Yes, 'pakai cincin' (wear a ring) or 'pakai kalung' (wear a necklace).
Yes! It was borrowed from Portuguese 'sapato' hundreds of years ago.
Expressions liées
Lepas sepatu
contrastTo take off shoes
Tukang sepatu
builds onShoemaker/cobbler
Sepatu kets
specialized formSneakers
Kaus kaki
similarSocks
Alas kaki
specialized formFootwear
