Indonesian · Numbers & Time
jam
Hour; clock; o'clock
Beginnernoun
Definition
An hour, a clock, or the time of day.
Example
Saya belajar bahasa Indonesia satu jam sehari.
I study Indonesian one hour a day.
Etymology
'Jam' comes from the Old Malay word that means 'hour' or 'clock', closely connected to the concept of time across the Malay-Indonesian linguistic heritage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jam' is utilized in a variety of contexts including formal and informal discussions about time, found in spoken language as well as official writings and educational materials throughout Indonesia.