How do you say servant

Indonesian translation: pembantu

19:33 Jan 29, 2003
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English term or phrase: How do you say servant
someone who serves others
Indonesian translation:pembantu
Explanation:
This is a general term for a domestic servant. Other possible terms include "babu" for a maid, "abdi" for a palace servant, and "pelayan" for a server/waiter.
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Mark Oliver
Local time: 14:17
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2pembantu
Mark Oliver
5 +1pramuwisma
Anthony Indra
5 +1pembantu, pelayan, abdi, jongos
nuvo
4pembantu
EngIndonesian
3pelayan
eldira


  

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pelayan


Explanation:
another alternative would be 'pembantu rumah tangga' or house servant



eldira
Indonesia
Local time: 04:17
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian
PRO pts in category: 28

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neutral  #41698 (LSF): sounds like 'pelayan bar'.
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pembantu


Explanation:
This is a general term for a domestic servant. Other possible terms include "babu" for a maid, "abdi" for a palace servant, and "pelayan" for a server/waiter.

Mark Oliver
Local time: 14:17
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agree  ErichEko ⟹⭐
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agree  Hikmat Gumilar
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pembantu


Explanation:
pembantu-domestic "servant"; assistant/deputy

pelayan-shop assistant;service assistant

budak - slave

Depends on context.




EngIndonesian
Australia
Local time: 06:47
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in IndonesianIndonesian
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pramuwisma


Explanation:
Another 'nicer' Indonesian word for "servant" is "pramuwisma" (lit. meaning: "to serve in home")

Other usage:
- Pramugari ("to serve in airplane")
- Pramuniaga ("to serve in shop")
- Pramuwisata ("to serve in tours")

However, "someone who serves others" is simply "pelayan", as mentioned in the above answers.

Anthony Indra
United States
Local time: 14:17
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian
PRO pts in category: 67

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agree  ErichEko ⟹⭐
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54 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pembantu, pelayan, abdi, jongos


Explanation:
I give you some alternatives here that are usually used for "servant" (house servant)

nuvo
Indonesia
Local time: 04:17
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Indonesian, Native in JavaneseJavanese
PRO pts in category: 60

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agree  ErichEko ⟹⭐
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