Significado
Confirming a statement.
Contexto cultural
Indonesians value 'Rukun' (harmony). Saying 'Itu benar' is often a way to avoid conflict, even if there is slight disagreement. In Javanese-influenced Indonesian, 'benar' is associated with 'bener' (truth/justice). It carries a weight of moral correctness. In Jakarta, 'Itu betul' or 'Bener banget' is much more common than the formal 'Itu benar' in daily life. In meetings, 'Itu benar' is used to validate data. It is important to be clear and direct when confirming figures.
Use 'Betul' for variety
Switch between 'Benar' and 'Betul' to sound more like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Adalah'
Don't say 'Itu adalah benar'. It sounds like a bad translation.
Significado
Confirming a statement.
Use 'Betul' for variety
Switch between 'Benar' and 'Betul' to sound more like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Adalah'
Don't say 'Itu adalah benar'. It sounds like a bad translation.
Add 'Sekali'
Say 'Itu benar sekali' to show you are really paying attention and agree strongly.
Nod while saying it
A small nod while saying 'Itu benar' is a common Indonesian gesture of respect.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to agree with the statement.
A: Jakarta adalah kota besar. B: ___ benar.
'Itu' is the correct demonstrative to refer to the statement made by Speaker A.
Choose the most natural response to confirm a fact.
Apakah hari ini hari Selasa?
'Itu benar' is the standard way to confirm a fact like the day of the week.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Pewawancara: Anda bisa bicara bahasa Inggris? Kandidat: ___, saya belajar di sekolah.
The candidate is confirming their ability to speak English.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Benar vs. Kanan
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosA: Jakarta adalah kota besar. B: ___ benar.
'Itu' is the correct demonstrative to refer to the statement made by Speaker A.
Apakah hari ini hari Selasa?
'Itu benar' is the standard way to confirm a fact like the day of the week.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Pewawancara: Anda bisa bicara bahasa Inggris? Kandidat: ___, saya belajar di sekolah.
The candidate is confirming their ability to speak English.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasThey are mostly the same. 'Benar' is slightly more formal/factual, while 'Betul' is more common in daily conversation.
Yes, just saying 'Benar!' is a very common way to agree in a casual way.
Yes, it is neutral and polite. You can use it with anyone.
You say 'Itu tidak benar'.
Yes, when doubled as 'benar-benar', it means 'truly' or 'really'.
No, for the direction 'right', use 'kanan'.
Yes, it is very common in essays and reports.
The 'r' in Indonesian is slightly rolled or tapped with the tongue.
No, use 'Sama-sama' for that.
The most common slang is 'Bener banget!'
No, Indonesian doesn't have verb tenses. It stays 'Itu benar'.
Yes, it's a great way to confirm facts about your resume.
Yes, if someone answers a question right, you can say 'Benar!'
You can say 'Hal itu benar adanya' for extreme formality.
Frases relacionadas
Itu betul
synonymThat's correct
Benar sekali
builds onVery true
Tepat sekali
similarExactly right
Saya setuju
similarI agree
Memang benar
builds onIndeed true
