Indonesian Word of the Day
bisa
/BI-sa/ • modal verb / adjective — 27th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: can; able to; possible (expresses ability, permission, or possibility)
Examples
- Saya bisa membantu.
(I can help.) - Apakah kamu bisa datang besok?
(Can you come tomorrow?) - Dia bisa berbicara tiga bahasa.
(He/She can speak three languages.)
Synonyms
- dapat
- mampu
Use 'bisa' to say someone is able to do something, to ask for or give permission, or to indicate possibility. It is common in both formal and informal speech and can often be replaced by 'dapat' or 'mampu' depending on nuance. Note: 'bisa' can also mean 'venom' in a different context, so rely on context to avoid confusion.
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