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 …

Jan 15, 2026 · Noun bahasa (plural bahasa-bahasa) language (a body of words used as a form of communication)

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.

Jan 29, 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 a standardized dialect of Malay which had been used as a lingua franca in the Indonesian archipelago for centuries, and which achieved the status of an official language with the …