bahasa
Definition
- Noun:
- The national language of Indonesia: "Bahasa" refers to the standardized form of Malay that serves as the official and national language of Indonesia. It is formally known as Bahasa Indonesia.
- The national language of Malaysia: "Bahasa" can also refer to the standardized form of Malay that serves as the official and national language of Malaysia, formally known as Bahasa Malaysia.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She is fluent in bahasa. (She is fluent in the Indonesian/Malay language.)
- The official documents are written in bahasa. (The official documents are written in the national language.)
- Learning bahasa opens up understanding of Southeast Asian culture. (Learning Indonesian/Malay opens up understanding of Southeast Asian culture.)
Advanced Usage
- "Bahasa Indonesia": The precise term for the Indonesian national language.
- Bahasa Indonesia uses the Latin alphabet. (The Indonesian language uses the Latin alphabet.)
- "Bahasa Malaysia": The precise term for the Malaysian national language.
- Bahasa Malaysia is closely related to Bahasa Indonesia. (The Malaysian language is closely related to the Indonesian language.)
Variants and Related Words
- Indonesian (n): A person from Indonesia or pertaining to Indonesia; often used interchangeably with "Bahasa Indonesia" for the language in informal contexts.
- He speaks Indonesian.
- Malay (n): Refers to the ethnic group, the broader language family, or the national languages of Indonesia and Malaysia.
- Malay is an Austronesian language.
Synonyms
- Indonesian language: The national language of Indonesia.
- Malaysian language: The national language of Malaysia.
- Malay: When referring to the standardized national forms.
Notes on Usage
- The word "bahasa" itself literally means "language" in Malay and Indonesian. When used in English contexts, it is typically understood to refer specifically to the national languages of Indonesia or Malaysia. To avoid ambiguity, the full terms "Bahasa Indonesia" or "Bahasa Malaysia" are often used.
- It is a proper noun and is often capitalized, especially when part of the full official name.
Noun
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the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia
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