Indonesian Word of the Day
kenapa
/ke-NA-pa/ • question word (interrogative adverb) — 11th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: why; what's the reason
Examples
- Kenapa kamu terlambat?
(Why are you late?) - Kenapa lampu itu mati?
(Why is that light off?) - Kenapa dia terlihat sedih hari ini?
(Why does he/she look sad today?)
Synonyms
- mengapa
- kok
Kenapa is the common, everyday word for asking 'why' in Indonesian. It is used in spoken and informal written contexts. Mengapa is a slightly more formal or written alternative; kok is informal and often used in casual speech to express surprise or ask 'why' briefly. Kenapa can also be used like 'what's wrong?' depending on tone (e.g., "Kenapa?" = "What's wrong?").
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | sekarang | now; at the present time |
| 2026-06-12 | santai | relaxed, calm; to relax |
| 2026-06-10 | tolong | please; to help (used when asking for help or maki... |
| 2026-06-09 | siap | ready; prepared; also used as an acknowledgement s... |
| 2026-06-08 | maaf | sorry; excuse me (used to apologize or get someone... |
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