Language/Indonesian/Vocabulary/Education
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In this lesson, we will be focusing on Indonesian vocabulary related to education. Education is an important aspect of Indonesian culture, which is evident in their literacy rate of 93%. With the developing education system, there are various institutional and informal ways to pursue education in the country. Therefore, it is important to develop your language skills in order to navigate through these settings. We hope that this lesson will help you with just that!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Time & Adverbs in Indonesian.
General Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with basic Indonesian vocabulary that will help you better understand the education system in Indonesia:
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah | se-kol-lah | School |
| Kampus | kam-pus | Campus |
| Universitas | u-ni-ver-si-tass | University |
| Fakultas | fa-kul-tass | Faculty |
| Jurusan | jew-roo-san | Department |
| Kelas | ke-las | Class |
| Guru | goo-roo | Teacher |
| Siswa | see-swa | Student |
| Tugas | too-gas | Homework |
| Ujian | oo-jee-an | Exam |
| Diploma | dee-plo-ma | Diploma |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: "Aku belajar di Universitas Gajah Mada." (I study at Gadjah Mada University)
- Person 2: "Ooh, bagus. Jurusan kamu apa?" (Ooh, nice. What is your major?)
Indonesian Educational Levels[edit | edit source]
Indonesian education system is divided into several stages: preschool, primary school, junior high school, senior high school, and tertiary education. Here is the Indonesian vocabulary you need to know:
Preschool[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Taman Kanak-Kanak (TK) | ta-man ka-nak-ka-nak (TK) | Preschool |
Primary School[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Dasar (SD) | se-kol-lah da-sar (SD) | Elementary School |
Junior High School[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) | se-kol-lah me-nen-gah per-ta-ma (SMP) | Junior High School |
Senior High School[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) | se-kol-lah me-nen-gah a-tas (SMA) | Senior High School |
| SMK (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan) | se-kol-lah me-nen-gah ke-joo-roo-an | Vocational School |
Tertiary Education[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sarjana (S1) | sar-ja-na (S1) | Bachelor's degree |
| Magister (S2) | ma-gis-ter (S2) | Master's degree |
| Doktor (S3) | dok-tor (S3) | Doctoral degree |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: "Aku masih kuliah di S1." (I'm still in my Bachelor's degree)
- Person 2: "Semoga sukses ya!" (Good luck!)
Indonesian Educational Programs[edit | edit source]
Indonesia offers diverse educational programs suited to various interests, abilities, and future plans. Here are some vocabulary terms to describe these programs:
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) | il-moo pen-ge-ta-hoo-wan a-lam (IPA) | Natural Science |
| Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial (IPS) | il-moo pen-ge-ta-hoo-wan so-sial (IPS) | Social Science |
| Bahasa | ba-ha-sa | Language |
| Seni | se-ni | Art |
| Teknologi | te-kno-lo-gi | Technology |
| Olahraga | o-la-rah-ga | Sports |
| Musik | moo-sik | Music |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: "Aku suka dengan program studi Bahasa Indonesia." (I like Indonesian Language program of study)
- Person 2: "Kamu pasti pandai bahasa Indonesia ya!" (You must be very good at Indonesian language.)
Schools in Indonesia[edit | edit source]
Schools in Indonesia offer different educational systems, such as public and private. The government controls the public schools and makes education available for everyone. Here are some terms that you need to know:
Public Schools[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Negeri | se-kol-lah ne-ge-ri | State School |
Private Schools[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah Swasta | se-kol-lah s-wa-sta | Private School |
International Schools[edit | edit source]
| Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sekolah International | se-kol-lah in-ter-na-sio-nal | International School |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: "Sekolahku adalah Sekolah Negeri terbaik di kabupaten ini." (My school is the best state school in this district)
- Person 2: "Bagus sekali! Kamu pasti bangga!" (Wow! You must be proud!)
Indonesian Proverbs Related to Education[edit | edit source]
Indonesian proverbs offer unique insights into the culture's perspectives on education. Here are some examples:
- "Ilmu padi, makin berisi makin merunduk" which means "The more a rice plant matures, the more it bends."
- "Guru kencing berdiri, murid kencing berlari" which means "When a teacher stands to pee, the students run to do the same."
These proverbs are idiomatic expressions that reflect Indonesian people's attitudes and values towards education. They allow non-native speakers to have a deeper understanding of the language and culture of Indonesia.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope this Indonesian education vocabulary lesson has been helpful for you. To improve your Indonesian vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions: you'll have the opportunity to practice your language skills and learn more about Indonesian culture!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tobo: Indonesian Vocabulary on the App Store
- Indonesian Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Indonesian language - Wikipedia
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