Indonesian Word of the Day
nanti
/NAN-ti/ • adverb — 2nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: later; at a later time; soon
Examples
- Nanti aku akan membalas pesanmu.
(I'll reply to your message later.) - Ingatkan aku nanti sebelum rapat dimulai.
(Remind me later before the meeting starts.) - Cuaca nanti mungkin akan berubah, bawa payung.
(The weather later may change, bring an umbrella.)
Synonyms
- kemudian
- kelak
- sebentar
Use 'nanti' to refer to some time in the future (soon or later). It is flexible and can mean anything from a few minutes to days depending on context. 'Nanti' is commonly used in spoken Indonesian to postpone actions or ask someone to wait. For more precise timing, add words like 'sebentar' (a moment), 'nanti malam' (later tonight), or a specific time.
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