Significado
The act of carrying a bag.
Contexto cultural
It is polite to offer to carry a bag for someone older or of higher status. In Javanese culture, carrying a bag on the back (gendong) is often associated with traditional market sellers (bakul). Carrying a 'paper bag' from a famous brand is a subtle way to show social status. During the Eid homecoming, people carry an incredible number of bags, often tied to motorcycles.
Drop the prefix
In 90% of daily conversations, just say 'bawa', not 'membawa'.
Bawa vs Ambil
Don't say 'ambil' if you are already moving with the bag.
Significado
The act of carrying a bag.
Drop the prefix
In 90% of daily conversations, just say 'bawa', not 'membawa'.
Bawa vs Ambil
Don't say 'ambil' if you are already moving with the bag.
Politeness
Offer to 'bawa tas' for elders to instantly sound more like a native.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'carry'.
Saya ____ tas ke sekolah.
'Bawa' is the verb for carrying or bringing an object.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the formal version of 'I bring a bag'.
The prefix 'mem-' and the pronoun 'Saya' make the sentence formal.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English meaning.
Match these:
These are different ways to describe carrying a bag in Indonesian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kamu mau ke mana? B: Saya mau ke kantor. A: Kamu tidak ____?
In the context of going to the office, bringing a bag is a common expectation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of 'Bawa Tas'
By Position
- • Gendong (Back)
- • Tenteng (Hand)
- • Cangklong (Shoulder)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSaya ____ tas ke sekolah.
'Bawa' is the verb for carrying or bringing an object.
Choose the formal version of 'I bring a bag'.
The prefix 'mem-' and the pronoun 'Saya' make the sentence formal.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are different ways to describe carrying a bag in Indonesian.
A: Kamu mau ke mana? B: Saya mau ke kantor. A: Kamu tidak ____?
In the context of going to the office, bringing a bag is a common expectation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasIt is neutral. For formal situations, use 'membawa tas'.
Yes, 'bawa anak' means to bring a child along.
'Bawa' is general; 'tenteng' is specifically carrying by a handle.
Saya lupa bawa tas.
Yes, from plastic bags to suitcases.
Frases relacionadas
Bawa-bawa
similarTo involve or mention something unnecessarily.
Pembawa acara
builds onMC / Host
Tas punggung
specialized formBackpack
Bawa pulang
similarTake home / Take away
