Indonesian Word of the Day
belajar
/be-LA-jar/ • verb — 2nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to study; to learn
Examples
- Saya belajar bahasa Indonesia setiap hari.
(I study Indonesian every day.) - Dia belajar untuk ujian besok.
(He/She is studying for the exam tomorrow.) - Kita harus belajar dari kesalahan kita.
(We must learn from our mistakes.)
Synonyms
- mempelajari
- studi
Belajar is the common verb for studying or learning in many contexts: formal study at school/university, self-study, or learning from experience. It is often followed by the object of study (e.g., belajar matematika, belajar memasak) or by a phrase like untuk + purpose (e.g., belajar untuk ujian).
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