Signification
The physical act of closing a window
Contexte culturel
The fear of 'Masuk Angin' (trapped wind) leads many to keep windows closed even in heat. Windows are kept closed primarily to block out 'polusi' (pollution) and noise. Windows are traditionally opened wide at dawn to let in 'udara segar' (fresh air) and closed strictly at 'maghrib' (sunset). In glass-walled offices, 'tutup jendela' almost exclusively refers to computer tasks.
Add '-nya'
Adding '-nya' (Tutup jendelanya) makes you sound much more natural and fluent.
Don't say 'Close'
Never use the English word 'close' even if you forget 'tutup'; Indonesians will think you mean 'clothes'.
Signification
The physical act of closing a window
Add '-nya'
Adding '-nya' (Tutup jendelanya) makes you sound much more natural and fluent.
Don't say 'Close'
Never use the English word 'close' even if you forget 'tutup'; Indonesians will think you mean 'clothes'.
The 'Me-' Rule
Remember: Menutup, not Metutup. The 't' vanishes!
Politeness
Always add 'Tolong' (Please) when asking someone to close a window to avoid sounding bossy.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the command.
Tolong ____ jendela, di luar hujan.
You close (tutup) a window when it rains.
Fill in the missing noun.
Saya menutup _______ karena banyak nyamuk.
While you can close a door (pintu), 'jendela' is the standard answer for letting in mosquitoes/wind.
Match the situation to the phrase.
It is very hot and you want to turn on the AC.
You must close the window to make the AC effective.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Dingin sekali di sini.' B: 'Oh, maaf. Saya akan ____ _______.'
Closing the window will help make the room less cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Tutup vs. Buka
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTolong ____ jendela, di luar hujan.
You close (tutup) a window when it rains.
Saya menutup _______ karena banyak nyamuk.
While you can close a door (pintu), 'jendela' is the standard answer for letting in mosquitoes/wind.
It is very hot and you want to turn on the AC.
You must close the window to make the AC effective.
A: 'Dingin sekali di sini.' B: 'Oh, maaf. Saya akan ____ _______.'
Closing the window will help make the room less cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. For formal situations, use 'menutup jendela'.
Yes, 'Toko itu tutup' means the shop is closed.
'Tutupin' is informal/slang, common in Jakarta.
You say 'Jendelanya sudah tutup' or 'Jendelanya sudah tertutup'.
In computing, it means a software window.
To prevent mosquitoes and 'masuk angin' (catching a cold).
Yes, it is a direct loanword from the 16th century.
Yes, but say 'Tolong tutup jendelanya, Pak' to be polite.
'Buka jendela' (Open the window).
It's used when you are closing the window for someone else's benefit.
Expressions liées
Buka jendela
contrastOpen the window
Tutup pintu
similarClose the door
Kunci jendela
builds onLock the window
Tutup mulut
specialized formShut up / Keep a secret
