Indonesian · Daily Life
pintu
Door
Beginnernoun
Definition
The entrance to a room or building.
Example
Tolong tutup pintunya.
Please close the door.
Etymology
The word 'pintu' has its roots in the Old Malay language, where it also meant 'door.' Its usage has remained consistent over centuries, reflecting its essential function in architecture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pintu' is utilized predominantly in spoken and written Indonesian. It is suitable for all registers—formal to informal—and understood throughout the Indonesian archipelago.