Comprehensive Indonesian Tourism and Travel Lexicon

Foundations of Tourism and Leisure

  • berlibur: to go on holiday

  • wisata: tourist

  • tempat wisata: tourist destination

  • tujuan wisata: tourist attraction / tourist destination

  • senang: happy

Transit and Arrival Terminology

  • datang: to come / to arrive

  • tiba: to arrive

  • bandar udara: airport

  • bandara: airport

Positional and Administrative Geography

  • daerah: region / area

  • terletak: is located

  • luar negeri: overseas / foreign

  • sejuta lebih: strongly overseas including

Cultural Landmarks and Urban Infrastructure

  • terkenal: well known / famous

  • pusat kota: city centre

  • pusat kebudayaan: cultural centre

  • kesenian: art

  • keraton: palace

  • istana: palace

  • candi: temple

  • obyek wisata: tourist attraction

  • mengunjungi: to visit

Climate, Weather, and Natural Wonders

  • iklim: climate

  • cuaca: weather

  • gunung: mountain

  • kebun raya: botanical gardens

  • bunga yang terbesar di dunia: the biggest flower in the world