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English-Indonesian Online Translator by ArabicLib

The English-Indonesian online translator powered by ArabicLib is a fast, user-friendly solution for anyone seeking accurate translations between English and Indonesian. With support for over 100 languages and thousands of translation pairs, ArabicLib delivers top-tier translation services for users worldwide.

Fast and Intuitive Translation with Two-Window Interface

Our translator employs a simple two-window system, making it easy to enter text in one language and instantly view the translated text in another. Users can input plain text or even HTML-formatted content, allowing effective translation for websites and web applications.

Comparing English and Indonesian: Similarities and Differences

While English and Indonesian serve as official languages in their respective countries, they have distinctive characteristics, with some notable similarities:

• Alphabet: Both languages use the Latin alphabet.
• Loanwords: Indonesian has absorbed many English words, especially in technology and science.

However, key differences remain:

• Grammar: English uses verb conjugations and tenses, while Indonesian verbs do not change for person or time, making Indonesian grammar simpler for beginners.
• Word Order: Both languages generally use the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) pattern, aiding basic sentence similarity.
• Gender: English distinguishes grammatical gender in pronouns (he/she), while Indonesian uses a single third-person pronoun ("dia") for all genders.
• Plurality: English adds "s" or "es" to form plurals, whereas Indonesian commonly doubles the noun (buku-buku = books) or uses quantifiers.

Translation Nuances and Challenges

Translating between English and Indonesian can present challenges:

• Formal vs. Informal: Indonesian has distinct formal and informal forms, affecting word choice and verb endings depending on context.
• Idioms: Many English idiomatic expressions lack direct Indonesian equivalents, requiring paraphrasing or contextual translation.
• Passive Voice: Indonesian uses passive constructions more frequently and often differently from English, necessitating careful handling during translation.

Grammar Features

• English: Tenses (past, present, future), auxiliary verbs, articles, prepositions, and complex sentence structures add nuance to meaning.
• Indonesian: No tenses or pluralization by suffix, flexible word order, classifier words (like "orang" for people, "ekor" for animals), and the extensive use of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes to modify word meaning.

Top 30 Popular Words: English to Indonesian

1. Hello – Halo
2. Thank you – Terima kasih
3. Please – Tolong
4. Goodbye – Selamat tinggal
5. Yes – Ya
6. No – Tidak
7. Sorry – Maaf
8. Water – Air
9. Food – Makanan
10. Friend – Teman
11. Family – Keluarga
12. Name – Nama
13. Love – Cinta
14. School – Sekolah
15. Work – Kerja
16. Money – Uang
17. Time – Waktu
18. Today – Hari ini
19. Tomorrow – Besok
20. Book – Buku
21. Car – Mobil
22. City – Kota
23. Child – Anak
24. Teacher – Guru
25. Home/House – Rumah
26. Street – Jalan
27. Market – Pasar
28. Beautiful – Indah
29. Happy – Bahagia
30. Morning – Pagi

Comprehensive English-Indonesian Dictionary and Learning Tools

Our platform features a robust English-Indonesian dictionary with hundreds of thousands of translations, detailed definitions, pronunciation guides, sentence examples, synonyms, and usage notes.

Interactive Flashcards and Language Tests

For users eager to test and improve their language skills, ArabicLib offers simple flashcard tests across all language pairs. Select the correct translation and track your progress as you learn.

Phrasebook and Essential Vocabulary Sections

ArabicLib houses a comprehensive phrasebook and fundamental vocabulary sections, making it easier to master everyday words, expressions, and communicative phrases for successful interaction in English or Indonesian.