Indonesian · Work & Business
pelanggan
Customer
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who buys goods or services.
Example
Pelanggan selalu benar.
The customer is always right.
Etymology
'Pelanggan' comes from the root 'langgan', which means 'subscriber', prefixed with 'pe-' indicating a participant. This denotes the relationship between providers and consumers.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pelanggan' is widely used in formal contexts and service industries to refer to customers, recognized throughout the nation with consistent usage.