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A1 noun Standard. Used in everyday conversation and formal settings.

mertua

/mərˈtua/

Beispiele

1

Saya akan mengunjungi mertua saya akhir pekan ini.

I will visit my in-laws this weekend.

2

Mertua saya sangat baik dan ramah.

My parents-in-law are very kind and friendly.

3

Dia punya hubungan yang erat dengan mertuanya.

She has a close relationship with her in-laws.

4

Makan malam bersama mertua adalah tradisi di keluarga kami.

Dinner with the in-laws is a tradition in our family.

5

Saya harus meminta izin mertua sebelum mengambil keputusan penting.

I have to ask for my in-laws' permission before making important decisions.

Häufige Kollokationen

mengunjungi mertua (to visit in-laws)
rumah mertua (in-laws' house)
dengan mertua (with in-laws)

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Nutzungshinweise

When referring to parents-in-law, it's polite and common to use 'Bapak mertua' (Father-in-law) or 'Ibu mertua' (Mother-in-law) when speaking directly to them or about them in a formal context. 'Mertua' on its own is perfectly acceptable in general conversation.

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Wortherkunft

From Proto-Malayic *matua, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ma-tuqah, from Proto-Austronesian *ma-tuqa. The word 'tua' itself means 'old'. The prefix 'mer-' in this context often indicates a relationship or state.

Kultureller Kontext

In Indonesian culture, respect for elders, including in-laws, is highly valued. Relationships with 'mertua' are often close and involve mutual support. It's common for newly married couples to live with or near one set of parents, often the husband's, for some time. Politeness and adherence to cultural norms are important when interacting with your 'mertua'.

Merkhilfe

Imagine an 'old tree' (tua) that branches out into your spouse's family. 'Mer-' sounds a bit like 'marry', so 'marry-tua' could remind you of in-laws through marriage.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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'Mertua' refers to your spouse's parents (parent-in-law), while 'ipar' refers to your spouse's siblings (brother-in-law or sister-in-law).
'Mertua' is a neutral and common term, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. There isn't a more formal equivalent generally used in daily conversation.
Yes, 'mertua' can be used to refer to a single parent-in-law (mother-in-law or father-in-law), though it often implies both if not specified. To be specific, you can say 'ayah mertua' (father-in-law) or 'ibu mertua' (mother-in-law).

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