Significado
Observing the scenery or landscape
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often linked to 'healing'. For Jakartans, 'lihat pemandangan' is a necessary escape from pollution and traffic. There is a 'legendary' drawing of two mountains and a sun that every child draws when asked to draw 'pemandangan'. This is the most famous location for 'lihat pemandangan' near the capital, famous for tea gardens. Using English terms like 'view' or 'scenery' is common, but 'lihat pemandangan' remains the authentic way to express the feeling.
Drop the 'me-'
To sound like a local, always say 'lihat' instead of 'melihat' in casual settings.
Watch the 'ng'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ng' at the end of 'pemandangan' clearly, or it might sound like a different word.
Significado
Observing the scenery or landscape
Drop the 'me-'
To sound like a local, always say 'lihat' instead of 'melihat' in casual settings.
Watch the 'ng'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ng' at the end of 'pemandangan' clearly, or it might sound like a different word.
The 'Healing' Context
If you say you want to 'lihat pemandangan' because you're stressed, people will immediately understand you need 'healing'.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'scenery'.
Saya suka lihat _______ di gunung.
'Pemandangan' means scenery. 'Penonton' means audience, 'penglihatan' means vision, and 'pemandu' means guide.
Which verb is most appropriate for looking at a beautiful beach?
Ayo ____ pemandangan pantai itu!
You 'lihat' (see) a view. You 'tonton' a movie, 'dengar' music, and 'baca' a book.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kenapa kamu duduk di dekat jendela? B: Karena saya mau ____.
Sitting by a window is usually done to see the view.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the top of a hill and want to invite your friend to look at the valley.
When on a hill, you invite someone to see the scenery.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSaya suka lihat _______ di gunung.
'Pemandangan' means scenery. 'Penonton' means audience, 'penglihatan' means vision, and 'pemandu' means guide.
Ayo ____ pemandangan pantai itu!
You 'lihat' (see) a view. You 'tonton' a movie, 'dengar' music, and 'baca' a book.
A: Kenapa kamu duduk di dekat jendela? B: Karena saya mau ____.
Sitting by a window is usually done to see the view.
You are at the top of a hill and want to invite your friend to look at the valley.
When on a hill, you invite someone to see the scenery.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. For very formal contexts, use 'melihat pemandangan'.
Yes, you can say 'pemandangan kota'.
'Tengok' is more common in Malaysia or Riau; 'lihat' is standard in Indonesia.
Yes, that is a very common way to say 'a beautiful view'.
Mostly, but it can also refer to a 'scene' in a play or a 'political landscape'.
Use 'Saya sedang menikmati pemandangan'.
In Jakarta slang, it is often pronounced and written as 'liat'.
It remains 'pemandangan' or can be 'pemandangan-pemandangan', but the singular is usually enough.
No, that would be 'melihat orang-orang' or 'cuci mata'.
Only if you are literally talking about the view from the office window.
Frases relacionadas
cuci mata
similarwindow shopping or refreshing one's eyes
menikmati pemandangan
specialized formenjoying the scenery
pemandangan alam
specialized formnatural scenery
memandang
builds onto gaze
