Signification
Meeting and collecting someone
Contexte culturel
The 'Jemput' culture is a sign of 'Akrab' (intimacy). If you don't offer to pick up a close friend from the airport, it might be seen as cold. Due to extreme traffic, 'jemput' is often negotiated. People will say 'Jemput di stasiun saja' (Just pick me up at the station) to save the driver from traffic. In Javanese culture, 'ngajak' or 'mapag' (the local equivalents) are part of 'unggah-ungguh' (etiquette). Meeting someone at the door or gate is essential. On apps like Gojek, the 'Titik Penjemputan' (Pick-up Point) is a crucial term every user must know.
The 'Otw' Combo
Text 'Otw jemput' when you leave your house. It's the most common phrase used by Indonesians.
Avoid 'Ambil'
Never use 'ambil' for people. It sounds very unnatural and can be confusing.
Signification
Meeting and collecting someone
The 'Otw' Combo
Text 'Otw jemput' when you leave your house. It's the most common phrase used by Indonesians.
Avoid 'Ambil'
Never use 'ambil' for people. It sounds very unnatural and can be confusing.
The 'Basa-basi' Offer
Even if you know your friend has a car, offering to 'jemput' is a polite way to show you care.
Passive is Power
Learn 'dijemput' early. You will use it more than 'jemput' when you are the traveler.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Saya mau ____ pizza di restoran.'
Saya mau ____ pizza di restoran.
You use 'ambil' for objects like pizza. 'Jemput' is for people.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'jemput'.
Budi sedang _______ teman di bandara.
In a formal or complete sentence, 'menjemput' is the active form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are waiting for your friend to arrive with their car.
'Dijemput' means you are the one being picked up.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kamu ke sini naik apa? B: ______ teman naik motor.
The speaker is explaining how they arrived, so they were picked up (dijemput).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Direction of Action
Where to Jemput?
Travel
- • Bandara
- • Stasiun
- • Terminal
Daily
- • Rumah
- • Kantor
- • Sekolah
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSaya mau ____ pizza di restoran.
You use 'ambil' for objects like pizza. 'Jemput' is for people.
Budi sedang _______ teman di bandara.
In a formal or complete sentence, 'menjemput' is the active form.
You are waiting for your friend to arrive with their car.
'Dijemput' means you are the one being picked up.
A: Kamu ke sini naik apa? B: ______ teman naik motor.
The speaker is explaining how they arrived, so they were picked up (dijemput).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can 'jemput' pets from the vet or a pet hotel because they are living beings.
No, it can be for motorbikes, walking, or even picking someone up in a boat!
'Ketemu' means to meet. 'Jemput' means to meet AND take them with you.
You say 'Jemput aku ya' or 'Tolong jemput saya'.
The root is neutral. 'Menjemput' is formal, 'Jemput' is casual.
Technically no, use 'ambil paket'. However, some courier apps use 'penjemputan paket' as technical jargon.
It means a player moves toward the ball instead of waiting for it to arrive.
'Jemputan' is the noun form, usually referring to a shuttle bus or a pre-arranged ride.
It depends on the closeness, but in Indonesia, it's always better to offer.
Say 'Aku lagi dijemput'.
Expressions liées
Antar teman
contrastTo drop off a friend
Jemput bola
specialized formTo be proactive
Titik jemput
builds onPick-up point
Jemputan sekolah
specialized formSchool shuttle
Menjemput impian
similarTo chase/reach one's dreams
