A1 noun Formal and informal. 'Daun' is a common, everyday word suitable for all registers.

daun

/daun/

Exemples

1

Warna daun itu hijau segar.

The color of that leaf is fresh green.

2

Anak kecil itu bermain dengan daun-daun kering.

The child played with dry leaves.

3

Teh dibuat dari daun teh.

Tea is made from tea leaves.

4

Daun pisang sering digunakan untuk membungkus makanan.

Banana leaves are often used to wrap food.

5

Di musim gugur, daun-daun berubah warna menjadi merah dan kuning.

In autumn, the leaves change color to red and yellow.

Collocations courantes

daun kering (dry leaf)
daun muda (young leaf/new shoot)
daun gugur (fallen leaf)

Comment l'utiliser

Notes d'usage

While 'daun' is the general term for leaf, specifying the type of leaf (e.g., 'daun pisang' for banana leaf, 'daun teh' for tea leaf) is common and useful for clarity.

Astuces

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Origine du mot

From Proto-Malayic *daun, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *dahun, from Proto-Austronesian *dahun.

Contexte culturel

Banana leaves ('daun pisang') play a significant role in Indonesian cuisine, often used as natural wrappers for cooking and serving food, imparting a subtle aroma. Various leaves are also used in traditional medicine and rituals.

Astuce mémo

Imagine a 'down' feather, but instead of a feather, it's a 'daun' (leaf) gently falling to the ground.

Questions fréquentes

3 questions
'Daun' generally refers to the leaves of plants and trees. For things that look like leaves but aren't from plants (like a 'leaf' of paper), other words would be used.
You could say 'sayuran hijau berdaun' or simply 'sayuran hijau' (green vegetables) for leafy greens, emphasizing the 'daun' aspect if specifically needed.
Yes, 'seperti daun di atas air' (like a leaf on water) can refer to someone who is easily swayed or has no strong convictions.
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