Indonesian Word of the Day
teman
/TE-man/ • noun — 6th of May, 2026
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Meaning: friend; a person you spend time with or share a relationship with
Examples
- Dia teman baik saya.
(He/She is my good friend.) - Di sekolah, saya punya banyak teman.
(At school, I have many friends.) - Teman-teman datang ke pesta tadi malam.
(The friends came to the party last night.)
Synonyms
- kawan
- sahabat
Use 'teman' for everyday friends and acquaintances. For a closer, more intimate friend, use 'sahabat'. 'Kawan' can sound a bit more formal or old-fashioned and sometimes means companion or colleague.
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