Significado
Money given for small expenses.
Contexto cultural
The 'kantin' is the heart of the school. Students use their 'uang saku' to buy 'gorengan' (fritters) or 'es teh' (iced tea). It's a major social activity. It is customary to give 'uang saku' in small colorful envelopes to children. This is often called 'salam tempel'. The 'SPPD' (official travel letter) culture includes a specific 'uang saku' component which is often a source of extra income for employees. Many parents use 'uang saku' to teach children how to save (menabung). If they want a toy, they must save their daily 'uang saku'.
Use 'Jajan' for kids
If you are talking to a child, 'uang jajan' sounds much more natural and friendly.
Don't use for salary
Calling a professional's salary 'uang saku' can be seen as an insult to their career.
Significado
Money given for small expenses.
Use 'Jajan' for kids
If you are talking to a child, 'uang jajan' sounds much more natural and friendly.
Don't use for salary
Calling a professional's salary 'uang saku' can be seen as an insult to their career.
The 'Amplop' culture
During Lebaran, 'uang saku' is almost always given in a physical envelope (amplop).
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Ayah memberikan ... kepada Budi untuk membeli roti di sekolah.
Money given for school snacks is 'uang saku'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'uang saku'?
Which of these is 'uang saku'?
Uang saku is for small, daily, or travel expenses.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Uang saku = Pocket money, Gaji = Salary, Tabungan = Savings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Berapa ... kamu hari ini? B: Hanya sepuluh ribu rupiah.
The context of 'ten thousand rupiah' indicates a question about money.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Uang Saku
Daily
- • School snacks
- • Bus fare
- • Stationery
Travel
- • Tips
- • Laundry
- • Extra meals
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAyah memberikan ... kepada Budi untuk membeli roti di sekolah.
Money given for school snacks is 'uang saku'.
Which of these is 'uang saku'?
Uang saku is for small, daily, or travel expenses.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Uang saku = Pocket money, Gaji = Salary, Tabungan = Savings.
A: Berapa ... kamu hari ini? B: Hanya sepuluh ribu rupiah.
The context of 'ten thousand rupiah' indicates a question about money.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is also used for adults during business trips (per diems) or as a small discretionary fund.
'Uang saku' is more general and neutral, while 'uang jajan' specifically implies money for buying snacks and is more informal.
No, that is 'uang pelicin' or 'uang suap'. 'Uang saku' is always legitimate.
You can say 'Uang saku saya habis'.
Among close friends it is fine, but it might be too personal for strangers.
Usually no. It is for small, daily expenses, not major bills.
Yes, nowadays many parents transfer 'uang saku' via apps like GoPay or OVO.
No, it is always a noun phrase. You use it with verbs like 'memberi' or 'dapat'.
It varies greatly, but in cities, 10,000 to 50,000 IDR per day is common for school kids.
Yes, though they often spell it 'wang saku'.
Frases relacionadas
Uang jajan
similarSnack money
Uang harian
specialized formDaily allowance
Uang pelicin
contrastBribe (grease money)
Gaji
contrastSalary
Uang muka
builds onDown payment
