Indonesian · Food & Drink
roti
Bread
Beginnernoun
Definition
A baked food made from flour and water.
Example
Saya makan roti dengan telur.
I eat bread with eggs.
Etymology
The term 'roti' comes from the Sanskrit word 'ruti', meaning bread or flatbread, and it has been adopted into Indonesian, influenced further by the introduction of bread by European colonizers.
How & Where It’s Used
'Roti' is commonly used in everyday conversation and written contexts, usually referring to bread in general or specific types such as 'roti tawar' (white bread). It has regional variations, with most Indonesian people familiar with its different forms.