Family

Words for the people closest to you.

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bapak

father

Also a respectful address for men: Pak.

ibu

mother

Also Bu for women.

mbah

grandparent

kakang

older brother

Often shortened to Kang.

mbakyu

older sister

Mbak is the common address.

adhik

younger sibling

anak

child

bojo

spouse

Casual. Polite: garwa.

sedulur

relative / sibling (broad)

kanca

friend