Indonesian · Daily Life
lampu
Lamp; light
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that gives light.
Example
Nyalakan lampunya, sudah gelap.
Turn on the light, it is dark.
Etymology
'Lampu' comes from the Portuguese word 'lâmpada,' meaning 'lamp.' The term reflects the historical interactions between Indonesia and Portuguese traders.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lampu' is used in everyday conversation as well as in written forms, applicable in various registers, and easily understood across Indonesia.