Indonesian · Family & People
laki-laki
Man; male
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult male person.
Example
Laki-laki itu guru saya.
That man is my teacher.
Etymology
'Laki-laki' consists of the words 'laki' (man) and 'laki-laki' reflecting the male gender in Indonesian, stemming from earlier Austronesian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Laki-laki' is commonly employed in social, informal, and formal contexts when referencing men in everyday conversations.