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As a teacher of Indonesian for over 20 years, I understand the importance of learning essential vocabulary for daily life. In this lesson, we will focus on numbers and time in Indonesian, two fundamental concepts that you'll need for basic communication in Indonesia.

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Indonesian Numbers

Counting is an essential skill when learning a new language, and Indonesian is no exception. Here are the numbers in Indonesian:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English
satu	sah-too	one
dua	doo-ah	two
tiga	tee-gah	three
empat	em-paht	four
lima	lee-mah	five
enam	eh-nahm	six
tujuh	too-joo	seven
delapan	deh-lah-pan	eight
sembilan	sem-bee-lahn	nine
sepuluh	seh-poo-looh	ten

Keep in mind that in Indonesian, numbers are written in the same way they are pronounced, with no exceptions.

To form numbers above ten, you simply say the number for the tens place and then add the number for the ones place. For example:

Eleven: sebelas (seh-beh-lahs)
Twelve: dua belas (doo-ah beh-lahs)
Twenty: dua puluh (doo-ah poo-looh)
Thirty: tiga puluh (tee-gah poo-looh)
Forty: empat puluh (em-paht poo-looh)
One hundred: seratus (seh-rah-toos)

Telling Time in Indonesian

Telling time is another essential skill to have when learning a new language. Here are some basic phrases for talking about time in Indonesian:

Jam berapa? - What time is it?
Pukul ... - At ... o'clock

When telling time in Indonesian, you simply state the hour followed by the word "pagi" for AM or "sore" for PM. For example:

9 AM: Pukul sembilan pagi (poo-kool sem-bee-lahn pah-gee)
2:30 PM: Pukul dua setengah sore (poo-kool doo-ah set-tang-ah soh-reh)

Practice Exercise

Now that you've learned the basics of counting and telling time in Indonesian, it's time for a little practice. Here are some exercises to help you solidify what you've learned:

1. Write the following numbers in Indonesian:

a) Eight b) Twenty-five c) Seventy-four d) One hundred and ten

2. Translate the following phrases into Indonesian:

a) Half past four b) A quarter to twelve c) Five minutes past six d) Ten thirty in the morning

Conclusion

In this lesson, we covered some essential vocabulary for daily life in Indonesia, specifically numbers and time. As you continue to learn Indonesian, you'll find that these concepts will come in handy frequently. Remember, practice is key to mastering any language, so keep practicing and don't be afraid to make mistakes.

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