A1 adjective Formal and informal. It is widely used in everyday conversation and media.

lucu

/lu.t͡ʃu/

Exemples

1

Kucing itu sangat lucu saat bermain dengan bola.

The cat is very cute when playing with the ball.

2

Cerita lucu itu membuat kami semua tertawa.

That funny story made us all laugh.

3

Dia punya selera humor yang lucu.

He has a funny sense of humor.

4

Gaun bayi itu terlihat sangat lucu.

That baby's dress looks very cute.

5

Acara komedi tadi malam benar-benar lucu.

Last night's comedy show was really funny.

Collocations courantes

cerita lucu (funny story)
anak lucu (cute child)
muka lucu (funny face/cute face)

Comment l'utiliser

Notes d'usage

While 'lucu' generally means 'funny' or 'cute', its specific nuance depends on the context. When describing a person, it often implies a charming or endearing quality beyond just physical attractiveness.

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Origine du mot

From Malay 'lucu'.

Contexte culturel

Humor in Indonesia often involves wordplay, slapstick, and observational comedy. Describing something as 'lucu' is a common and positive way to express enjoyment or endearment.

Astuce mémo

Think of 'loo-choo' as sounding like 'loo-shy' if someone is shy but also a bit endearing/cute, or like 'loose chew' if a funny character has a loose chew toy.

Questions fréquentes

3 questions
Yes, 'lucu' can describe both people and objects as being funny or cute. For example, 'anak lucu' (cute child) or 'lelucon lucu' (funny joke).
'Lucu' is broader, covering both 'funny' and 'cute'. 'Imut' specifically means 'cute' or 'adorable', often used for things that are small and endearing, like babies or small animals.
You can add intensifiers like 'sangat' (very), 'sekali' (very/extremely), or repeat the word 'lucu-lucu' to emphasize its meaning, though repeating is more common for 'cute' rather than 'funny'.
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