Indonesian Word of the Day
benar
/BE-nar/ • adjective (also used as adverb/interjection) — 15th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: correct; true; right (indicating accuracy or correctness)
Examples
- Jawabanmu benar.
(Your answer is correct.) - Kamu benar tentang itu.
(You are right about that.) - Benar? Saya tidak yakin.
(Really? I'm not sure.)
Synonyms
- tepat
- betul
Use 'benar' to confirm correctness or truth. It can be a short reply ('Benar!') meaning 'That's right!' or used in sentences to state that something is correct. In casual speech it often replaces a full confirmation like 'you are right' or 'that is true.'
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