Language/Indonesian/Vocabulary/Natural-Disasters
Natural disasters can happen at any time, and it is important to be prepared with the appropriate vocabulary in any language. In this lesson, you will learn about some of the natural disasters that can occur in Indonesia and the Indonesian vocabulary associated with them.
Banjir (Flood)
Indonesia is prone to flooding due to its geographical location, rainy season, and the deforestation that has occurred over the years. When the rainy season comes, accumulation of rainwater often exceeds the capacity of the drainage system and causes flood. It is important to know some of these words and phrases associated with flooding in case of emergency:
Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
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banjir | ['ban.jir] | flood |
genangan air | [gə'naŋan ˈair] | puddle |
pengungsi | [pəŋuŋ'si] | refugee |
air bah | ['air bah] | deluge |
pemadam kebakaran | [pə'ma.dam kəba'ka.ran] | fire brigade |
Some useful phrases to know:
- Tolong, banjir! - Help, flood!
- Ada yang butuh pertolongan! - Someone needs help!
- Bagaimana terjadinya banjir ini? - How did this flood happen?
Gempa Bumi (Earthquake)
Indonesia is also located in a region with high seismic activity, which means that earthquakes can happen at any time. It is important to know some of these words and phrases when dealing with an earthquake situation:
Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
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gempa bumi | ['gempa 'bumi] | earthquake |
kekuatan | [kə'kua.tan] | strength |
reruntuhan | [rə'run.tuhan] | rubble |
luka-luka | ['lu.ka-lu.ka] | injuries |
gunung berapi | ['gun.ung bə'ra.pi] | volcano |
Some useful phrases to know:
- Tolong, tolong! Ada gempa bumi! - Help, help! There's an earthquake!
- Apakah kamu terluka? - Are you injured?
- Bagaimana cara melindungi diri selama gempa bumi? - How to protect yourself during an earthquake?
Erupsi Gunung (Volcanic Eruption)
Indonesia is home to some of the world's most active volcanoes, which means that a volcanic eruption can happen at any time. It is important to know some of these words and phrases when dealing with a volcanic eruption:
Indonesian | Pronunciation | English |
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erupsi gunung | [e'rupsɪ 'gun.ʊŋ] | volcanic eruption |
abu vulkanik | [ˈabu 'vʊlkənik] | volcanic ash |
lahar | [la'har] | mudflow |
kawah | [ka'wah] | crater |
evakuasi | [ɛvakua'si] | evacuation |
Some useful phrases to know:
- Ada erupsi gunung! - There's a volcanic eruption!
- Kita harus segera mengungsi. - We need to evacuate as soon as possible.
- Bagaimana menghadapi erupsi gunung? - How to deal with a volcanic eruption?
Conclusion
These are just some of the Indonesian words and phrases that can be useful in case of natural disasters. It is important to prepare yourself and stay safe during these situations. Knowing the language can help you communicate with others and get the assistance you need.
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