When you're just starting out learning Indonesian, knowing basic words like 'sekolah' (school) is really helpful. This word is super common and you'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations. It's a foundational vocabulary word, meaning it's one of the first words you should learn as a beginner. Understanding 'sekolah' will help you talk about education, where people learn, and even where children spend a big part of their day. It's an essential building block for your Indonesian vocabulary.
When discussing education in Indonesia, understanding the word sekolah is fundamental. While it directly translates to 'school,' its usage often extends to broader educational contexts, much like 'education' or 'studies' in English, depending on the surrounding words.
For example, someone might say Saya sudah selesai sekolah, meaning 'I have finished my schooling/studies,' rather than strictly 'I have finished school' in the sense of a building.
It can also be used with different prefixes to form verbs related to schooling, such as bersekolah (to attend school).
Grasping these nuances helps in comprehending more complex discussions about the Indonesian education system and individual educational journeys.
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Anak-anak pergi ke sekolah setiap pagi.
Children go to school every morning.
A common daily routine in Indonesia.
Sekolah saya punya banyak guru yang baik.
My school has many good teachers.
Possessive pronoun 'saya' (my) comes after the noun.
Dia suka belajar di sekolah.
He/She likes to study at school.
'Suka' means 'to like'. 'Di' means 'at' or 'in'.
Ada perpustakaan besar di sekolah itu.
There is a big library in that school.
'Ada' means 'there is/are'. 'Itu' means 'that'.
Mereka membangun sekolah baru di desa.
They built a new school in the village.
'Membangun' means 'to build'. 'Baru' means 'new'.
Kapan sekolahmu libur?
When is your school holiday?
'Kapan' means 'when'. 'Libur' means 'holiday' or 'closed'.
Banyak acara diadakan di sekolah kami.
Many events are held at our school.
'Acara' means 'event'. 'Kami' means 'our' (inclusive).
Apakah sekolahmu jauh dari rumah?
Is your school far from home?
'Jauh' means 'far'. 'Dari' means 'from'.
Comment l'utiliser
The word sekolah is a direct equivalent to the English word "school." It can refer to any educational institution, from elementary to high school. You'll often see it used in phrases like pergi ke sekolah (to go to school) or anak sekolah (school child/student).
A common mistake is trying to differentiate between 'school' as a building and 'school' as an institution. In Indonesian, sekolah covers both. For example, you wouldn't say 'bangunan sekolah' to mean the school building unless you specifically wanted to emphasize the physical structure. Just 'sekolah' is usually enough.
Teste-toi 12 questions
The correct order forms the sentence 'He/She goes to school every day.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'That school is very big.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'I study at a new school.'
Listen for the government's plan regarding new vocational schools.
Focus on how online learning in schools continued effectively during the pandemic.
Listen for what education experts suggest about the school system's adaptability.
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Bagaimana menurut Anda, peran sekolah dalam membentuk karakter dan etika siswa di era digital ini?
Focus: peran, membentuk, karakter, etika, era digital
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Jelaskan dampak positif dan negatif privatisasi sekolah terhadap akses pendidikan yang merata dan berkualitas di Indonesia.
Focus: dampak, privatisasi, akses, merata, berkualitas
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Sebutkan dan diskusikan setidaknya tiga inovasi kurikulum sekolah yang Anda anggap paling relevan untuk mempersiapkan siswa menghadapi tantangan masa depan.
Focus: inovasi, kurikulum, relevan, mempersiapkan, tantangan
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