Indonesian · Adjectives

besar

Big

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great size.

Example

Mereka tinggal di rumah besar.

They live in a big house.

Etymology

'Besar' comes from the Old Malay term for 'big' or 'large'. The word is used to describe size and has remained consistent in modern Indonesian.

How & Where It’s Used

'Besar' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across informal and formal settings. It is understood throughout Indonesia.

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