Significado
Referring to the current calendar year.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'tahun ini' is often tied to the 'Mudik' tradition, where millions travel home at the end of the year or during Lebaran. During 'Imlek' (Chinese New Year), 'tahun ini' refers to the new zodiac animal. The 'New Year' for students starts in July, so 'tahun ini' in a school context might mean the academic year 2024/2025. In Bali, 'tahun ini' includes the celebration of Nyepi, the day of silence, which follows the Saka calendar.
Word Order Rule
Always put 'ini' after 'tahun'. If you say 'ini tahun', people will understand you, but it sounds like 'This is a year' rather than 'This year'.
Age Trap
Don't say 'Saya tahun ini 20'. Say 'Tahun ini umur saya 20'.
Significado
Referring to the current calendar year.
Word Order Rule
Always put 'ini' after 'tahun'. If you say 'ini tahun', people will understand you, but it sounds like 'This is a year' rather than 'This year'.
Age Trap
Don't say 'Saya tahun ini 20'. Say 'Tahun ini umur saya 20'.
Informal Spelling
When texting, use 'thn ini' to look like a local!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase for 'this year'.
Saya mau pergi ke Jakarta ___ ___.
In Indonesian, 'this year' is always 'tahun ini'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The phrase 'tahun ini' should be used, and it can be placed at the beginning of the sentence.
Match the Indonesian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the four most common annual time markers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kapan kamu lulus kuliah? B: Saya lulus ___ ___.
Since graduation is an annual event, 'tahun ini' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Year Markers
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSaya mau pergi ke Jakarta ___ ___.
In Indonesian, 'this year' is always 'tahun ini'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The phrase 'tahun ini' should be used, and it can be placed at the beginning of the sentence.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the four most common annual time markers.
A: Kapan kamu lulus kuliah? B: Saya lulus ___ ___.
Since graduation is an annual event, 'tahun ini' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, but it's more formal and often unnecessary. 'Tahun ini' alone is usually enough.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
You can say 'nanti tahun ini' or 'akhir tahun ini' (at the end of this year).
'Tahun ini' is much more common. 'Tahun sekarang' sounds a bit literal and clunky.
Yes! 'Saya sibuk tahun ini' is perfect.
No, the phrase remains 'tahun ini' regardless of the number of days.
Use 'awal tahun ini'.
In formal Indonesian (Bahasa Baku), yes. In casual conversation, it's often dropped.
Yes, in a business context, it naturally refers to the fiscal year.
There isn't a specific slang word, but 'taun ini' with 'gue' (I) makes it sound very slangy.
Yes, Malay and Indonesian share this exact phrase.
No, to emphasize 'this', you would say 'tahun INI' with a louder voice on 'ini'.
Write it as 'tahun ini' or 'pada tahun ini'.
No, 'tahun-tahun ini' would mean 'these years', which is different.
Frases relacionadas
Tahun depan
contrastNext year
Tahun lalu
contrastLast year
Bulan ini
similarThis month
Minggu ini
similarThis week
Tahun baru
builds onNew Year
Setiap tahun
specialized formEvery year
