Bahasa Indonesia (Noun)
Meaning
The dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The national language of Indonesia, known as bahasa Indonesia, is used as a lingua franca across the country.
- In Malaysia, bahasa Indonesia is not as widely spoken as it is in Indonesia, but it is still used by some people.
- Bahasa Indonesia is closely related to the Malay dialects spoken in Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia.
- Many students study bahasa Indonesia as a second language in schools across Indonesia and Malaysia.
- The government of Indonesia has implemented various programs to promote the use of bahasa Indonesia throughout the country.