Indonesian · Family & People
guru
Teacher
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who teaches.
Example
Guru mengajar kami bahasa Indonesia.
The teacher teaches us Indonesian.
Etymology
'Guru' comes from the Sanskrit word for 'teacher' and has been part of the Indonesian lexicon, demonstrating the influence of Hindu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Guru' is used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to teachers in educational institutions across Indonesia.