Indonesian · Nature & Environment
salju
Snow
Beginnernoun
Definition
Soft white frozen water; in Indonesia it exists only on Papua's peaks.
Example
Di Indonesia salju hanya ada di Papua.
In Indonesia snow exists only in Papua.
Etymology
'Salju' is borrowed from Arabic 'thalj', which means 'snow'. This term reflects the linguistic influence of Islam and Arabic culture on the Indonesian language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Salju' is used in formal contexts, primarily when discussing weather patterns, and it is not commonly experienced in Indonesia due to its tropical climate.