Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is the official and national language of Indonesia. [7] . It is a standardized variety of Malay, [8] an Austronesian language that has been used as a lingua franca in …

Mar 4, 2021 · Bahasa language or simply Bahasa is a common misconception term for Indonesian language. I often get a surprise look when my students find out that “bahasa” means “language”.

Indonesian is the official language of Indonesia. The standard dialect of Indonesia is that of the capital, Jakarta (island of Java). The Jakartan dialect has been influenced to some extent by Javanese and …

Mar 27, 2025 · In this article, we will uncover the term “Bahasa,” give some historical background, and give a better picture of the term and the languages it can be used to refer to.

Feb 7, 2026 · Noun bahasa (plural bahasa-bahasa) language (a body of words used as a form of communication)

Feb 7, 2026 · Bahasa Definitions of Bahasa noun the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia

Bahasa Indonesia is the national and official language of Indonesia and is used in the entire country. It is the language of official communication, taught in schools and used for broadcast in electronic and …