Indonesian · Nature & Environment
hutan
Forest; jungle
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large area covered with trees; home to orangutans in Sumatra and Borneo.
Example
Orangutan hidup di hutan Kalimantan.
Orangutans live in the forests of Kalimantan.
Etymology
The word 'hutan' has its roots in the Proto-Malayic *hutan, which means 'forest'. It has evolved as a term reflecting the significance of forests in Malay culture and ecology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hutan' is utilized widely in both spoken and written Indonesian, in formal and academic contexts, especially in discussions regarding environmental conservation or biodiversity.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in many Indonesian literary works, often symbolizing nature's richness, as seen in various environmental activist writings.