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About Sundanese
Sundanese is the second most spoken regional language in Indonesia.
Speakers
40+ million
Language Family
Austronesian
Writing System
Latin alphabet (historically Sundanese script)
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Sundanese?
West Java has beautiful landscapes and a distinct culture from Javanese.
Common Sundanese Words
Start your Sundanese journey with these essential words and phrases.
Sampurasun
Hello (respectful)
sahm-poo-RAH-soon
Hatur nuhun
Thank you
HAH-toor NOO-hoon
Muhun
Yes
MOO-hoon
Henteu
No
HEN-teu
Cai
Water
chai
Tuang
Food (polite)
TOO-ahng
Réréncangan
Friend
reh-rehn-CHAH-ngahn
Nyaah
Love
nyaah
Bumi
House
BOO-mee
Panonpoé
Sun
pah-nohn-POH-eh
Abdi
I/Me (polite)
AHB-dee
Sae
Good
sah-EH
History of Sundanese
Sundanese has inscriptional evidence from the 14th century. The Sunda Kingdom was a major power before Javanese expansion. Sundanese people maintained a distinct identity even under Javanese-influenced sultanates. Today, Sundanese is an important regional language with a growing cultural revival movement.
Is Sundanese Hard to Learn?
Sundanese has speech levels similar to Javanese but somewhat simpler. Grammar lacks conjugations and genders. The phonology is accessible to English speakers. Cultural context for politeness levels requires study.
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