A1 Collocation 중립

Baju baru

New clothes

Clothing that has just been acquired.

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문화적 배경

The 'Baju Lebaran' tradition is so strong that malls often have midnight sales (Midnight Sale) specifically for people to buy new clothes before the holiday. In Javanese culture, giving 'Batik baru' to elders is a sign of high respect and is often done during the 'Sungkeman' ceremony. Among Gen Z in Jakarta, 'baju baru' is often associated with 'thrifting' (buying second-hand but 'new to them' clothes), though the phrase 'baju baru' still technically refers to brand-new items. At the start of the academic year in July, 'Seragam baru' (new uniform) is the specific version of 'baju baru' that every student anticipates.

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The Compliment Rule

If someone shows you their 'baju baru', it is polite to say 'Bagus sekali!' (Very nice!) or 'Cocok!' (It suits you!).

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Word Order

Never say 'baru baju'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.

Clothing that has just been acquired.

💡

The Compliment Rule

If someone shows you their 'baju baru', it is polite to say 'Bagus sekali!' (Very nice!) or 'Cocok!' (It suits you!).

⚠️

Word Order

Never say 'baru baju'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very unnatural.

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Lebaran Shopping

If you are in Indonesia during Ramadan, expect 'baju baru' to be the main topic of conversation everywhere.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct Indonesian translation for 'I have a new shirt'.

I have a new shirt.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

The correct order is Subject + Verb + Noun + Adjective.

Complete the sentence about the holiday tradition.

Saat Lebaran, anak-anak suka memakai ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: baju baru

'Baju baru' is the traditional phrase for new clothes worn during Eid.

Match the response to the situation.

Your friend just came back from the mall with a bag. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Wah, baju baru?' is a natural way to acknowledge someone's new purchase.

Fill in the missing line.

A: Di mana kamu beli kaos itu? B: Di mal. Bagus kan? Ini ____ ____ saya.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: baju baru

The speaker is identifying the item they just bought.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Word Order: English vs Indonesian

English
New (Adj) 1
Clothes (Noun) 2
Indonesian
Baju (Noun) 1
Baru (Adj) 2

Types of Baju Baru

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Formal

  • Kemeja baru
  • Batik baru
  • Kebaya baru
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Casual

  • Kaos baru
  • Jaket baru
  • Celana baru

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct Indonesian translation for 'I have a new shirt'. Choose A1

I have a new shirt.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

The correct order is Subject + Verb + Noun + Adjective.

Complete the sentence about the holiday tradition. Fill Blank A1

Saat Lebaran, anak-anak suka memakai ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: baju baru

'Baju baru' is the traditional phrase for new clothes worn during Eid.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

Your friend just came back from the mall with a bag. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Wah, baju baru?' is a natural way to acknowledge someone's new purchase.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A1

A: Di mana kamu beli kaos itu? B: Di mal. Bagus kan? Ini ____ ____ saya.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: baju baru

The speaker is identifying the item they just bought.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Technically yes, but in casual conversation, it's used generically for any top or even a whole outfit.

Yes, you can say 'mobil baru'. The rule 'Noun + Baru' applies to almost all objects.

It is neutral. For very formal settings, use 'pakaian baru'.

You can say 'baju baru gres' or 'baju yang benar-benar baru'.

It's from a famous children's song that celebrates the joy of Eid al-Fitr.

Yes, 'baju-baju baru', but often the context makes it clear if it's one or many.

Yes, but only when placed BEFORE a verb, e.g., 'baru datang' (just arrived).

It's a specific term for the new clothes bought for the Eid holiday.

Yes, but 'anyar' is Javanese. You might hear it in Central or East Java.

Like the English 'j' in 'joy' or 'jump'.

관련 표현

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pakaian baru

synonym

New clothing

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baju bekas

contrast

Used/second-hand clothes

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baju lebaran

specialized form

Eid clothes

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sepatu baru

similar

New shoes

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model baru

builds on

New model/style

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