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350 Popular Words in Indonesian: Definitions, Characteristics, and Usage

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Here is a list of 350 popular words in Indonesian along with brief definitions and examples of their usage:

1. Popular Everyday Words

1. Eat – Putting food into the mouth

2. Drink – Putting liquid into the mouth

3. Sleep – Resting with closed eyes

4. Wake up – Coming out of sleep

5. Work – Doing a job

6. Learn – Trying to acquire knowledge

7. Play – Engaging in activities for fun

8. Walk – Moving by stepping with the feet

9. Run – Moving at high speed

10. Sit – Placing the body supported by the buttocks

2. Popular Words Related to Emotions

11. Happy – A feeling of joy or happiness

12. Sad – A feeling of unhappiness or disappointment

13. Angry – A feeling of great displeasure

14. Afraid – A feeling of fear facing something

15. Love – A feeling of strong affection

16. Hate – A feeling of strong dislike

17. Disappointed – A feeling of dissatisfaction due to unmet expectations

18. Proud – A feeling of pride

19. Ashamed – A feeling of discomfort

20. Anxious – A feeling of worry or unease

3. Popular Words in Family

21. Father – Male parent

22. Mother – Female parent

23. Child – Direct descendant of parents

24. Older Sibling – Sibling who is older

25. Younger Sibling – Sibling who is younger

26. Grandfather – Father of the parents

27. Grandmother – Mother of the parents

28. Uncle – Male sibling of the parents

29. Aunt – Female sibling of the parents

30. Cousin – Child of an uncle or aunt

4. Popular Words Related to Education

31. School – Place for learning and teaching

32. Teacher – Person who teaches

33. Student – Person who learns

34. Book – Bound sheets of paper containing writing

35. Pencil – Writing instrument made of wood and graphite

36. Exam – Test to assess ability

37. Grade – Number as a measure of learning achievement

38. Assignment – Work that must be completed

39. Library – Place to store books

40. Graduation – Ceremony of confirming graduation

5. Popular Words in the Workplace

41. Office – Place of work

42. Employee – Person who works for an organization

43. Salary – Wages paid for work

44. Meeting – Gathering to discuss something

45. Project – Work plan with specific objectives

46. Promotion – Increase in rank or position

47. Resign – To withdraw from a job

48. Overtime – Working beyond the set hours

49. Deadline – Final time limit

50. Presentation – Display or performance to others

6. Popular Words Related to Technology

51. Internet – Global electronic communication network

52. Computer – Electronic device that processes digital data

53. Smartphone – Mobile phone with computer capabilities

54. Application – Computer program that performs specific tasks

55. Social media – Platform for online interaction

56. Email – Electronic mail

57. Wifi – Wireless network technology

58. Virus – Computer program that damages systems

59. Download – To retrieve data from the internet

60. Upload – To transfer data to the internet

7. Popular Words in Entertainment

61. Film – Moving image or motion picture

62. Musik – Notes or sounds arranged in such a way

63. Konser – Music performance in front of an audience

64. Artis – A person who creates in the field of art

65. Sinetron – Soap opera on television

66. Game – Game

67. Komedi – Something funny or amusing

68. Drama – Story or tale that is performed

69. Festival – Joyful day or week in commemoration

70. Hobi – Hobby or pleasure

8. Popular Words Related to Food

71. Nasi – Cooked rice

72. Sayur – Edible plants

73. Buah – Edible part of a plant

74. Daging – Soft part of an animal that can be eaten

75. Roti – Food made from wheat flour

76. Susu – White liquid that comes from mammals

77. Kopi – Drink made from coffee beans

78. Teh – Drink made from tea leaves

79. Es krim – Frozen food made from milk

80. Cokelat – Food made from cocoa beans

9. Popular Words in Sports

81. Soccer – A sport played by kicking a ball

82. Basketball – A sport played by putting a ball into a hoop

83. Volleyball – A sport played by hitting a ball over a net

84. Swimming – A sport done in water

85. Running – A sport done by running

86. Gymnastics – A sport for training body fitness

87. Boxing – A sport that uses fists

88. Tennis – A sport played with a racket and a ball

89. Badminton – A sport played with a racket and a shuttlecock

90. Yoga – A sport that combines physical and mental exercises

10. Popular Words Related to Health

91. Doctor – A person who is an expert in diseases and their treatment

92. Hospital – A place for treating sick people

93. Medicine – A substance to reduce or cure diseases

94. Vaccine – A weakened form of a disease pathogen

95. Vitamin – An organic substance important for metabolism

96. Exercise – Physical movement to strengthen and maintain health

97. Diet – A special food arrangement

98. Sleep – A state of unconsciousness that can be awakened

99. Stress – A mental and emotional disturbance or disorder

100. Depression – A mental disorder characterized by feelings of sadness

11. Popular Words in Transportation

101. Car – A four-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine

102. Motorcycle – A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine

103. Bus – A large motor vehicle for public transport

104. Train – A vehicle that runs on tracks

105. Airplane – An aircraft that can fly

106. Ship – A vehicle for transporting passengers and goods at sea

107. Taxi – A rented car with a driver

108. Bicycle – A two-wheeled vehicle that is pedaled with feet

109. Truck – A large vehicle for transporting goods

110. Helicopter – An aircraft with rotor blades on top

12. Popular Words Related to Nature

111. Sun – The closest star to Earth

112. Moon – The Earth's natural satellite

113. Star – A celestial body that emits its own light

114. Cloud – A collection of water droplets in the air

115. Rain – Water that falls from the sky

116. Wind – Moving air

117. Mountain – A very large and high hill

118. Sea – A vast body of salty water

119. River – A large flow of water

120. Forest – A large area of land covered with trees

13. Popular Words in Economics

121. Money – A medium of exchange or standard measure of value

122. Bank – A financial institution that stores and lends money

123. Investment – Capital placement to obtain profit

124. Shares – Securities as a sign of capital participation

125. Inflation – A general and continuous rise in the prices of goods

126. Credit – Provision of money or bills based on borrowing agreements

127. Tax – Mandatory contributions paid by the people to the state

128. Export – Sending goods abroad

129. Import – Bringing goods from abroad

130. Budget – A periodic financial plan

14. Popular Words Related to Politics

131. President – Head of state and head of government

132. Minister – The main assistant to the president who leads a ministry

133. Parliament – An institution consisting of representatives of the people

134. Party – An association with similar ideals, directions, and agreements

135. Election – General election

136. Democracy – Government of the people, by the people, and for the people

137. Corruption – Misappropriation or abuse of state funds

138. Law – Regulations made by the authorities

139. Human Rights – Basic human rights

140. Diplomacy – Affairs or organization of official relations between countries

15. Popular Words in Religion

141. God – Something that is believed in, worshipped, and revered

142. Prayer – A request to God

143. Worship – Acts to express devotion to God

144. Heaven – The afterlife realm that brings happiness to the human soul

145. Hell – The afterlife realm where infidels and disobedient people experience torment

146. Prophet – A person chosen by God to receive His revelation

147. Holy scripture – A sacred book that serves as a guide for life

148. Mosque – A house or building where Muslims pray

149. Church – A place for prayer and worship for Christians

150. Karma – The law of cause and effect

16. Popular Words Related to Time

151. Second – A unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute

152. Minute – A unit of time equal to 60 seconds

153. Hour – A unit of time equal to 60 minutes

154. Day – The time from sunrise to the next sunrise

155. Week – A period of seven days

156. Month – A period of the moon's orbit around the earth

157. Year – A period of the earth's orbit around the sun

158. Century – A period of one hundred years

159. Past – The time that has passed

160. Future – The time that is to come

17. Popular Words in Art

161. Painting – The result of painting

162. Sculpture – A replica of the form of a person, animal, and so on made from stone, wood, and so forth

163. Dance – Rhythmic body movements usually accompanied by sounds

164. Theater – The performance of drama as an art or profession

165. Poetry – A genre of literature whose language is bound by rhythm, meter, rhyme, and the arrangement of lines and stanzas

166. Novel – A long prose composition containing a series of stories about a person's life with those around them

167. Photography – The art and production of images and light on film or a sensitized surface

168. Architecture – The art and science of designing and constructing buildings

169. Calligraphy – The art of beautiful writing

170. Visual Arts – A branch of art that creates artworks using media that can be seen and felt by touch

18. Popular Words Related to Feelings

171. Happy – A state or feeling of joy and peace

172. Sad – Feeling very sorrowful in the heart

173. Angry – Very displeased due to being insulted, treated unfairly, and so on

174. Afraid – Feeling frightened when facing something considered to bring disaster

175. Anxious – Not at peace in the heart due to worry, fear

176. Disappointed – Not satisfied because one’s wishes, hopes, and so on are not fulfilled

177. Bored – No longer liking something because it has been too frequent or too much

178. Ashamed – Feeling very uncomfortable because of doing something wrong

179. Proud – Having a big heart; feeling brave

180. Envious – Feeling unhappy seeing the advantages of others

19. Popular Words in Communication

181. Speak – To say; to converse; to use language

182. Listen – To be able to catch sounds with the ear

183. Write – To create letters with a pen, pencil, chalk, etc.

184. Read – To look at and understand the content of what is written

185. Telephone – A device with electricity and wires for conversing between two people who are far apart

186. Letter – Paper and such that is written

187. Message – Orders, advice, requests, mandates conveyed through another person

188. Signal – Signs, hand movements, etc. to convey intention

189. Language – An arbitrary system of sound symbols used by members of a society to cooperate, interact, and identify themselves

190. Discussion – A scientific meeting to exchange ideas about a problem

20. Popular Words Related to Jobs

191. Teacher – A person whose job is to teach

192. Doctor – A graduate of medical education who is an expert in diseases and their treatment

193. Police – A government agency responsible for maintaining security and public order

194. Farmer – A person whose job is farming

195. Entrepreneur – A person who runs a business

196. Journalist – A person whose job is to seek and compile news for publication in newspapers, magazines, radio, and television

197. Pilot – A person who flies an aircraft

198. Chef – A cook (in hotels and such)

199. Architect – A building expert

200. Actor – A man who plays a role in a performance of a story, drama, etc. in a show

21. Popular Words in Social Relationships

201. Friend – Companion; best friend

202. Family – Mother and father along with their children; the whole household

203. Neighbor – A person living next door; someone living nearby

204. Boyfriend/Girlfriend – Lover; a partner of the opposite sex with a committed relationship based on love

205. Colleague – Work friend; comrade in struggle

206. Acquaintance – A person who is known

207. Enemy – Opponent; rival

208. Superior – A person of higher rank

209. Subordinate – A person of lower rank

210. Customer – A person who buys or regularly uses goods

22. Popular Words Related to Places

211. House – A building for living

212. School – A building or institution for learning and teaching as well as a place for receiving and giving lessons

213. Office – A place for managing a job

214. Market – A place where people buy and sell

215. Mall – Shopping center

216. Restaurant – Eating house

217. Park – A garden planted with flowers and so on

218. Beach – Seaside

219. Airport – A place where airplanes land and take off

220. Station – A train stop

23. Popular Words in Education

221. Learning – The effort to acquire skills or knowledge

222. Teaching – Providing lessons

223. Assignment – A task that is the responsibility of someone

224. Exam – A test to determine ability

225. Grade – A number representing proficiency; score

226. Curriculum – A set of subjects taught in an educational institution

227. Thesis – A scientific paper that must be written by students as part of the requirements for their academic degree

228. Graduation – The formal ceremony or appointment for those who have graduated from higher education

229. Scholarship – Financial aid given to students as support for their education costs

230. Library – A place, building, or room provided for the maintenance and use of a collection of books and similar materials

24. Popular Words Related to Technology

231. Internet – An electronic communication network that connects computer networks and organized computer facilities worldwide via telephone or satellite

232. Computer – An automatic electronic device that can calculate or process data accurately according to instructions and provide processing results

233. Smartphone – A mobile phone that has capabilities with uses and functions similar to a computer

234. Application – A computer program or software designed to perform specific tasks

235. Wifi – Technology that uses electronic equipment to exchange data wirelessly through a computer network

236. Virus – A computer program that can replicate or copy itself and spread by inserting copies of itself into other programs or documents

237. Download – To download; to copy data from one computer system to another

238. Upload – To upload; to send data from a local computer to another computer or server

239. Password – A secret code used to access something

240. Software – Software; computer program

25. Popular Terms in Health

241. Disease – A health disorder caused by bacteria, viruses, or abnormalities in the physiological system or tissues in body organs

242. Medicine – A substance used to reduce, eliminate illness, or cure someone from disease

243. Vaccine – A weakened pathogen used for vaccination

244. Surgery – Treatment of disease by cutting or slicing the affected part of the body

245. Nutrition – Essential food substances needed for growth and body health

246. Immunity – The body's resistance to disease

247. Virus – Microorganisms that cannot be seen with a regular microscope, can only live in living cells, and cause various diseases in humans, animals, or plants

248. Bacteria – The smallest single-celled living organisms, found everywhere, can reproduce by dividing, some are harmful and some are not

249. Cancer – A disease caused by irregular hormone activity that results in the growth of tissue in normal body tissues

250. Diabetes – A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by insufficient or ineffective insulin hormone

26. Popular Words Related to the Environment

251. Pollution – Contamination

252. Waste – Items or objects that are discarded because they are no longer used

253. Recycling – Processing materials that have been used before

254. Reforestation – Replanting forests that have been cut down

255. Ecosystem – A system that includes all organisms in a particular area and the physical environment that interacts with those organisms

256. Global warming – The phenomenon of increasing average temperatures of the atmosphere, oceans, and land on Earth

257. Renewable energy – Energy that comes from natural resources that can be replenished

258. Conservation – The maintenance and protection of something regularly to prevent damage and destruction

259. Biodiversity – The diversity of living organisms on Earth

260. Deforestation – The removal or reduction of forests

27. Popular Words in Sports

261. Football – A team game played on a field using a soccer ball

262. Basketball – A team game with a large ball played with hands

263. Volleyball – A team game where the ball is hit with hands over a net

264. Tennis – A sport that uses rackets and a ball

265. Swimming – A sport performed in water

266. Marathon – A long-distance running race

267. Boxing – A sport of skill, strength, and endurance using fists

268. Gymnastics – Body movement with specific motions

269. Yoga – A Hindu philosophy system aimed at calming the mind and self-control

270. Badminton – A game played with rackets to hit a shuttlecock over a net

28. Popular Words Related to Economy

271. Inflation – A general and continuous increase in the prices of goods

272. Investment – The placement of money or capital in a company or project for the purpose of earning profit

273. Shares – A certificate of ownership of a portion of the capital of a limited company

274. Bonds – A loan certificate with a specific interest rate from the government that can be traded

275. Foreign currency – A means of payment in foreign countries

276. Export – The shipment of goods abroad

277. Import – The entry of goods and so on from abroad

278. Credit – A method of selling goods with non-cash payment

279. Deposit – Money saved in a bank that can only be withdrawn at certain times

280. Recession – A slowdown in economic activity

29. Popular Words in Politics

281. Democracy – A form or system of government in which all citizens participate in ruling through their representatives

282. Parliament – An institution consisting of elected representatives who are responsible for legislation and controlling the state budget

283. Constitution – All provisions and rules regarding the state administration

284. Corruption – Misappropriation or misuse of state funds for personal gain or for others

285. Election – General election

286. Party – An association of a group of people with similar principles, direction, and agreement

287. Diplomacy – The management or conduct of official relations between one country and another

288. Sanction – Actions taken to compel someone to comply with rules or to adhere to legal provisions

289. Coup – Seizure of power by force

290. Referendum – Submission of an issue to the public for them to decide

30. Popular Terms Related to Law

291. Law – Provisions and regulations of the state made by the government, enacted by the parliament, signed by the head of state, and having binding force

292. Court – The council or assembly that adjudicates cases; tribunal

293. Judge – A person who adjudicates cases

294. Prosecutor – An official in the legal field responsible for presenting charges or accusations in court against a person suspected of violating the law

295. Advocate – A legal expert authorized as an advisor or defender in court cases

296. Witness – A person who sees or personally knows an event

297. Defendant – A person accused of committing a crime and there is sufficient reason for examination before the court

298. Verdict – The judge's decision

299. Criminal – A crime

300. Civil – Concerning civil law

31. Popular Terms in Psychology

301. Personality – The inherent traits reflected in the attitudes of an individual or a nation that distinguish them from others

302. Motivation – The drive that arises within a person, consciously or unconsciously, to perform an action with a specific purpose

303. Emotion – An outpouring of feelings that develops and subsides in a short time

304. Trauma – An abnormal state of mind or behavior resulting from psychological stress or physical injury

305. Phobia – An excessive fear of certain objects or situations that can hinder the life of the sufferer

306. Depression – A mental disorder characterized by a decline in mood

307. Stress – A disturbance or mental and emotional chaos caused by external factors

308. Anxiety – A feeling of unease due to worry or fear

309. Empathy – A mental state that makes a person feel or identify with the feelings or thoughts of another person or group

310. Introvert – A person who tends to direct their personality inward

32. Popular Words Related to Art and Culture

311. Painting – The result of painting

312. Sculpture – A replica of the form of a person, animal, and so on made from stone, wood, and so forth

313. Dance – Rhythmic body movements usually accompanied by sounds

314. Music – The science or art of arranging sounds or tones in sequences, combinations, and temporal relationships to produce compositions that have unity and continuity

315. Theater – A building or room where films, plays, and so on are performed

316. Poetry – A form of literature whose language is bound by rhythm, meter, rhyme, and the arrangement of lines and stanzas

317. Novel – A long prose work containing a series of stories about the life of a person and the people around them, highlighting the character and nature of each actor

318. Photography – The art and process of creating images and light on film or a sensitized surface

319. Architecture – The art and science of designing and creating building constructions

320. Calligraphy – The art of beautiful writing with a pen

33. Popular Terms in Science

321. Physics – The science of matter and energy

322. Chemistry – The science that studies the composition, structure, and properties of substances or materials from the atomic to the molecular scale

323. Biology – The science of the state and characteristics of living organisms

324. Mathematics – The science of numbers, the relationships between numbers, and the operational procedures used in solving problems regarding numbers

325. Astronomy – The science of the sun, moon, stars, and other planets

326. Geology – The science of the composition, structure, and history of the earth

327. Anthropology – The science of humans, particularly about origins, diverse physical forms, customs, and beliefs in the past

328. Sociology – Knowledge or science about the nature, behavior, and development of society

329. Psychology – The science related to mental processes, both normal and abnormal, and their influence on behavior

330. Linguistics – The science of language

34. Popular Terms Related to Information Technology

331. Algorithm – A logical sequence of decision-making for problem-solving

332. Database – A collection of information stored in a computer systematically

333. Network – A group of computers that are interconnected with each other using communication protocols

334. Encryption – The process of securing information by making it unreadable without specific knowledge

335. Firewall – A computer security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

336. Cloud computing – The use of computer resources that can be accessed over a network

337. Artificial Intelligence – The intelligence demonstrated by machines

338. Big Data – Data that has large volume, high velocity, and varied variety

339. Internet of Things – A concept where an object has the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction

340. Virtual Reality – Technology that allows users to interact with a simulated environment created by a computer

35. Popular Words in Business

341. Startup – Startup company

342. Entrepreneur – Entrepreneur

343. Branding – The process of creating or enhancing brand awareness

344. Marketing – Marketing

345. Outsourcing – Outsourcing

346. Merger – The combination of two or more companies

347. Franchise – Franchise

348. Stakeholder – Stakeholder

349. Return on Investment – Rate of return on investment

350. Cash flow – Cash flow

36. Conclusion

Popular words play an important role in everyday communication and various fields of life. Understanding and using popular words can enhance language skills, broaden perspectives, and facilitate interaction in various social and professional contexts. It is important to continuously enrich vocabulary and keep up with language developments to communicate effectively in a dynamic society.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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