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Indonesian Slang
Christopher Torchia
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Description for Indonesian Slang
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2PGNA; CFFD; CJBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 134 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
Cekidot, gan!—"Check it out, Boss!"
Kamu Dodol—"You're a coconut fudge!" (You're slow on the uptake)
This book is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms.
The unique aspects of the Indonesian language offer one of the best windows into Indonesian culture. Slang, titles, proverbs, nicknames, acronyms, quotations and other expressions reveal its character, in the words of its people and are a great way to learn Indonesian culture. This book of expressions looks at Indonesia with the help of its national language, bahasa Indonesia. It describes Indonesians ... Read more
Cekidot, gan!—"Check it out, Boss!"
Kamu Dodol—"You're a coconut fudge!" (You're slow on the uptake)
This book is an informal compendium of Indonesian expressions, including proverbs, slang, quotations and acronyms.
The unique aspects of the Indonesian language offer one of the best windows into Indonesian culture. Slang, titles, proverbs, nicknames, acronyms, quotations and other expressions reveal its character, in the words of its people and are a great way to learn Indonesian culture. This book of expressions looks at Indonesia with the help of its national language, bahasa Indonesia. It describes Indonesians ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804842075
SKU
V9780804842075
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Christopher Torchia
Christopher Torchia is the Turkey bureau chief for The Associated Press, based in Istanbul. He was previously posted with the AP in Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia and Colombia, as well as several U.S. cities. He is the co-author of How Koreans Talk. Lely Djuhari is a communication specialist based in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to that, she reported on social ... Read more
Reviews for Indonesian Slang
"For each colloquial expression, the authors also provide some background information to add some context. Some of these insights are quite illuminating… "
Alterity Blog "…it takes these slang words or expressions and gives you the background to how these expressions came about into daily use. It places these expressions in historical context too so as well as learning some ... Read more
Alterity Blog "…it takes these slang words or expressions and gives you the background to how these expressions came about into daily use. It places these expressions in historical context too so as well as learning some ... Read more