Indonesian Word of the Day
belajar
/be-LA-jar/ • verb — 3rd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to study; to learn
Examples
- Saya belajar bahasa Indonesia setiap hari.
(I study Indonesian every day.) - Dia sedang belajar untuk ujian besok.
(He/She is studying for the exam tomorrow.) - Anak-anak belajar di sekolah setiap pagi.
(The children study at school every morning.)
Synonyms
- mempelajari
- menuntut ilmu
- mengaji
Belajar is the everyday verb for studying or learning new skills. It can be used with a direct object (belajar matematika) or with prepositions (belajar dari, belajar untuk). Use 'sedang belajar' to say someone is currently studying. 'Mempelajari' is a more formal/explicit transitive form; 'mengaji' refers specifically to studying the Quran.
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