Signification
A two-wheeled motorized vehicle.
Contexte culturel
Motorcycles are the primary mode of transport for the middle and lower classes. It's common to see 'warung' (small stalls) specifically catering to riders. In Bali, tourists often rent 'scooters' (sepeda motor matic). It is the best way to navigate the narrow 'gang' (alleys) of Ubud or Seminyak. The 'Ojek Online' (Gojek/Grab) culture is massive. The green jackets of the riders are a permanent fixture of the city's visual landscape. Be careful! In Medan, people call a motorcycle 'kereta'. If you ask for a 'kereta', they won't take you to the train station.
Just say 'Motor'
In 99% of daily life, just say 'motor'. You will sound much more natural.
Watch for 'Sepeda'
If you say 'sepeda', people will look for a bicycle. Don't lose the 'motor'!
Signification
A two-wheeled motorized vehicle.
Just say 'Motor'
In 99% of daily life, just say 'motor'. You will sound much more natural.
Watch for 'Sepeda'
If you say 'sepeda', people will look for a bicycle. Don't lose the 'motor'!
Medan Exception
If you visit Medan, be prepared for everyone to call their bikes 'kereta'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for motorcycle.
Saya pergi ke kantor naik ______ motor.
The full phrase is 'sepeda motor'.
Which verb is most commonly used for riding a motorcycle?
Budi ______ sepeda motor baru.
'Naik' means to ride or go by a vehicle.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kamu ke sini naik apa? B: Saya naik ______.
'Motor' is the common informal way to say motorcycle.
Match the situation to the correct sentence.
You are at a gas station with your motorcycle.
Gas stations are for 'isi bensin' (filling gas).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Essential Gear
Safety
- • Helm
- • Jaket
- • Sarung Tangan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSaya pergi ke kantor naik ______ motor.
The full phrase is 'sepeda motor'.
Budi ______ sepeda motor baru.
'Naik' means to ride or go by a vehicle.
A: Kamu ke sini naik apa? B: Saya naik ______.
'Motor' is the common informal way to say motorcycle.
You are at a gas station with your motorcycle.
Gas stations are for 'isi bensin' (filling gas).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is the standard formal term used in laws and news.
No, that means bicycle.
An ojek is a motorcycle taxi service, very common in Indonesia.
You say 'Saya naik motor'.
It stands for 'Motor Gede' and refers to large, expensive motorcycles.
Yes, you need a SIM C (license type C).
It's a regional dialect variation influenced by older Malay usage.
It can be dangerous due to traffic; always wear a helmet!
It refers to an automatic transmission scooter.
It's a semi-automatic underbone motorcycle, shaped like a duck.
Expressions liées
naik motor
collocationto ride a motorcycle
ojek
specialized formmotorcycle taxi
helm
similarhelmet
bengkel
similarrepair shop
moge
specialized formbig motorcycle
