Indonesian · Work & Business
kantor
Office
Beginnernoun
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
Saya di kantor dari jam sembilan.
I am at the office from nine.
Etymology
'Kantor' likely comes from the Dutch word 'kantoor', meaning 'office'. This borrowing reflects Indonesia's colonial past and the influence of Dutch on the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kantor' is generally used in formal contexts to refer to offices, found in both spoken and written forms. It is consistently recognized across different Indonesian regions.