Indonesian · BIPA 1 (A1) · Chapter 27
Kesukaan dan waktu luangLikes and free time
Hobby vocabulary: hobi, musik, film, olahraga, sepak bola, suka, berenang, membaca, menyanyi, main. Key grammar: "suka + noun/verb" — "suka musik" (like music), "suka berenang" (like to swim). There is NO "untuk" before the verb. English speakers, used to "like TO swim", often insert "untuk" — "suka untuk berenang" ✗ → "suka berenang" ✓. Culture corner: free time and togetherness in Indonesia.
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suka untuk berenang? suka berenang?— suka untuk berenang? or suka berenang?
- BudiMike, kamu suka olahraga apa?Mike, what sport do you like?
- MikeSaya suka untuk berenang.I like to swim. (slip: no "untuk" between "suka" and the verb → "Saya suka berenang")
- BudiTanpa "untuk". "suka" langsung diikuti kata kerja: "Saya suka berenang."Without "untuk". "suka" is directly followed by the verb: "Saya suka berenang."
- MikeOh, saya suka berenang.Oh, I like swimming.
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Hobi kamu apa?— What is your hobby?
- SariMike, hobi kamu apa?Mike, what is your hobby?
- MikeSaya suka berenang dan membaca. Kamu?I like swimming and reading. You?
- SariSaya suka nonton film. Kamu suka film juga?I like watching movies. Do you like movies too?
- MikeYa, saya suka film juga.Yes, I like movies too.
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- hobi
nounhobby
- musik
nounmusic
- film
nounfilm, movie
- olahraga
nounsport, exercise
- sepak bola
nounfootball, soccer
- suka
verbto like
- berenang
verbto swim
- membaca
verbto read
- menyanyi
verbto sing
- main
verbto play
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"suka" + noun/verb (no "untuk")
Explanation
Say what you like with "suka" directly followed by a noun OR a verb: "suka musik" (like music), "suka sepak bola" (like football), "suka berenang" (like to swim), "suka membaca" (like to read). There is no word "untuk" (to) between "suka" and the verb. English speakers, used to "like TO swim", often insert "untuk" — "suka untuk berenang" ✗ — wrong. The correct form is "suka berenang" ✓. For "don't like", use "tidak suka". To intensify, use "sekali" after or "sangat" before (ch9): "suka sekali", "sangat suka". Ask with "suka … tidak?" or "suka … nggak?": "Kamu suka olahraga tidak?" (do you like sport?).
Examples
- Saya suka sepak bola.I like football.
- Saya suka berenang.I like to swim.
- Kamu suka film tidak?Do you like movies?
- Dia suka menyanyi tapi tidak suka olahraga.He likes singing but does not like sport.
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Waktu luang dan kebersamaanFree time and togetherness
For many Indonesians, free time is not about being alone but about gathering. One word captures this: "nongkrong" — hanging out relaxed with friends, often at a warung (small eatery) or café, chatting for hours with no special agenda. Togetherness is at the heart of almost every leisure activity.
Nongkrong: gathering and chatting
After work or class, many young people "nongkrong" — gathering at a coffee stall, a street-food spot, or a café, ordering coffee or sweet tea, then chatting for a long time. No special reason is needed; the gathering itself is the point. A simple coffee stall can be full until late at night. This is where the latest news is shared, jokes are traded, and friendships are kept up. For Indonesians, "ngobrol" (relaxed chatting) is a valued activity, not just filling time.
Sport: badminton and football
Two sports unite this country. "Bulu tangkis" (badminton) is a national pride: Indonesia is often a world champion, and badminton courts are everywhere, from sports halls to narrow alleys in the kampung (neighbourhood). "Sepak bola" (football) is also hugely popular — people follow the local league and European teams, and children play ball on fields or in the street. In the morning, many people take a gentle walk or join group "senam" (aerobics) in parks and town squares. Sport here is almost always lively and done together.
Weekends with family
Weekends often centre on family. Many families eat together, go to the market or a mall, or visit relatives. Even the meal is usually shared, from dishes placed in the middle of the table. During long holidays such as Lebaran (Eid), millions "mudik" — return to their home village to gather with the extended family; the roads are packed and the mood is warm. For Indonesians, being with family is not just an event but one of the greatest joys.
In short: Indonesian free time is almost always about togetherness — hanging out with friends, badminton in the alley, or a family meal at the weekend. Try asking an Indonesian friend, "Kamu suka melakukan apa di waktu luang?" (what do you like to do in your free time?), and the answer will usually involve other people.
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