For Indonesian learners, understanding vocabulary related to daily routines, chores, and common items is essential for describing your day-to-day life more naturally. Whether you’re talking about your morning routine, managing household tasks, or discussing daily habits, these words help you express yourself clearly and relate to others’ experiences.
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Daily Routines
- Bangun tidur – To wake up
- Sikat gigi – To brush teeth
- Pergi ke kamar mandi – To go to the bathroom
- Mandi – To take a shower/bath
- Berpakaian – To get dressed
- Menyisir rambut – To brush hair
- Merapikan tempat tidur – To make the bed
- Sarapan – To have breakfast
- Pergi bekerja/ke sekolah – To go to work/school
- Mengemudi – To drive
- Naik bus – To take the bus
- Naik sepeda – To ride a bicycle
- Bekerja/meneliti – To work/study
- Istirahat – To take a break
- Makan siang – To have lunch
- Melanjutkan bekerja/belajar – To continue work/study
- Pulang – To commute back home
- Berolahraga – To exercise
- Membuat pekerjaan rumah – To do homework
- Berbelanja – To go shopping
- Menyiapkan makan malam – To prepare dinner
- Makan malam – To eat dinner
- Menghabiskan waktu bersama keluarga/teman – To spend time with family/friends
- Pergi ke pesta – To go to a party
- Bersantai – To relax
- Menonton TV/film – To watch TV/movies
- Membaca – To read
- Mendengarkan musik – To listen to music
- Menyetel alarm – To set the alarm clock
- Tidur – To go to bed
Sample Sentences for Daily Routines
- Dia bangun pagi-pagi setiap hari. (She wakes up early every day.)
- Saya selalu sikat gigi setelah sarapan. (I always brush my teeth after breakfast.)
- Saya segera pergi ke kamar mandi setelah bangun tidur. (I go to the bathroom immediately after waking up.)
- Dia mandi setelah berolahraga. (He takes a shower after exercising.)
- Anak-anak berpakaian untuk pergi ke sekolah. (The children get dressed to go to school.)
- Saya merapikan tempat tidur sebelum berangkat kerja. (I make the bed before leaving for work.)
- Saya biasanya pergi bekerja dengan sepeda motor. (I usually go to work by motorcycle.)
- Ayah saya suka mengemudi mobil sendiri. (My father likes to drive his own car.)
With these words and phrases in your Indonesian vocabulary, you’re well on your way to mastering common interactions, routines, and conversations in Indonesian. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel more comfortable expressing yourself in a variety of situations!
Scenario: Morning Routine
A: Kamu bangun jam berapa pagi ini? (What time did you wake up this morning?)
B: Aku bangun tidur jam enam, lalu sikat gigi dan pergi ke kamar mandi. (I woke up at six, then brushed my teeth and went to the bathroom.)
A: Oh, sama. Setelah mandi dan berpakaian, aku biasanya sarapan. (Oh, same. After taking a shower and getting dressed, I usually have breakfast.)
B: Aku juga. Hari ini aku sarapan roti dan telur. (Me too. Today, I had bread and eggs for breakfast.)
Scenario: After School/Work
A: Kamu pulang jam berapa dari sekolah tadi? (What time did you get back from school today?)
B: Aku pulang jam tiga sore. Setelah itu, aku membuat pekerjaan rumah. (I got back at three in the afternoon. After that, I did my homework.)
A: Aku pulang lebih lambat karena bekerja. Tapi setelah itu, aku berolahraga sebentar. (I got back later because of work. But after that, I exercised a bit.)
B: Bagus, aku harus mulai berolahraga juga! (Great, I need to start exercising too!)
Scenario: Evening Plans
A: Malam ini mau ngapain? (What are you doing tonight?)
B: Aku mau bersantai saja, mungkin menonton TV atau membaca. Kamu? (I just want to relax, maybe watch TV or read. And you?)
A: Aku mau menyiapkan makan malam lalu menghabiskan waktu bersama keluarga. (I’m going to prepare dinner and then spend time with my family.)
B: Seru! Jangan lupa menyetel alarm sebelum tidur ya. Kalau enggak nanti telat bangun lagi! (Sounds fun! Don’t forget to set the alarm clock before going to bed or you will wake up late again!)