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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.