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Letter "D"

Discover the richness of Indonesian vocabulary, from Jakarta's street slang to centuries-old regional dialects, organized alphabetically for your convenience.

Djogjakarta

“This is the old spelling for Yogyakarta (Special Region of Yogyakarta) as it is known today. This spelling reflects the Van Ophuijsen writing system that was in use before the Republic of Indonesia gained independence.”

Doeloe

“Doeka (doeloe) is an adjective meaning 'past', 'former', or 'olden days'. In the context of 'tempoe doeloe', it refers to the colonial period or bygone era.”