What are the 24 words for 'you' in Indonesian? Why does Indonesian have four words for 'rice but no exact equivalent of 'farm'? How do you say 'Bang!' 'Ouch!' and 'Eh?'. What is the difference between dong and doang in colloquial Indonesian? How did the name of the Hindu god Indra give us the modern Indonesian word for motor vehicle?Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student of Indonesian, The Learner's Dictionary of Today's Indonesian is an essential tool to help you gain an authentic, up-to-date, and active command of the language. It provides a wholly new, very detailed snapshot of the core vocabulary of Indonesian.Among its features are:* thousand of illustrative sentences* an easy pronunciation guide* extensive cross-referencing* helpful tips on usage* topic lists which group the dictionary's words according to 42 'common usage' areas, including time, colours, daily activities, the home, sport, occupations, mass media, religion and business.A unique feature of the dictionary is the dozens of boxes giving invaluable information on everyday usage, word origins and nuances of meaning.Rich in information on the cultural context in which words are used, it includes notes on the difficulties learners experience arsing from differences in culture and history between English-speakers and Indonesian-speakers. The Learner's Dictionary of Today's Indonesian is the first comprehensive dictionary designed specifically to help you gain a practical command of the national language of one of the world's most populous nations.
By:
George Quinn
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 55mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9781864485431
ISBN 10: 1864485434
Pages: 1176
Publication Date: 01 August 1999
Recommended Age: From
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
,
Primary
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
IntroductionPart IIndonesian-to-EnglishPart IIEnglish-to-IndonesianPart IIITopic Lists:1.Abbreviations2.Time, telling the time, the calendar3.Marker-words4.Numbers5.Colours6.Continents, countries, nations and languages7.Islands, provinces and cities of Indonesia8.Sizes, shapes and units of measure9.Everyday etiquette and polite expressions10.Slang, youth talk11.Languages and language study12.Nature, geography and the weather13.Inert/inanimate materials and natural processes/occurrences14.Living creatures (animals,birds,fish,reptiles,insects)15.Trees and plants16.Farming17.People, their personal and social details18.The human body, senses and appearance19.Health, bodily functions, sickness and care of the body20.Emotions, personal relationships and personal problems21.Clothes22.The built environment: cities,villages and buildings23.The house, its rooms and
George Quinn is one of Australia's most innovative teachers of Indonesian with 25 years practical experience teaching the language at the University of Sydney, the Northern Territory University and currently the Australian National University. As a researcher he is best known for his ground-breaking study of modern literature in the Javanese language. George Quinn holds a Bachelor's degree in Indonesian from Gadjah Mada University (Yogyakarta) and a PhD from the University of Sydney.
