🇮🇩 Indonesian
Bahasa Indonesia • Latin
Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
SVO
Indonesian is generally SVO; meaning is often expressed with word order and particles.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: NoGender: NoneCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs don’t conjugate by person; prefixes/suffixes add meaning (me-, di-, ber-…).
Plurals
Plural can be shown by repetition (buku-buku) or context.
Politeness
Politeness is vocabulary + titles (Bapak/Ibu) and indirect phrasing.
Fast tips
- Learn common affixes gradually.
- Use context—many sentences work without explicit tense markers.
Lessons
No verb conjugation
Indonesian verbs do not conjugate by person.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.