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Indonesian Vocabulary → Emergencies → Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can happen at any time, and it is important to be prepared with the appropriate vocabulary in any language. In this lesson, you will learn about some of the natural disasters that can occur in Indonesia and the Indonesian vocabulary associated with them.

Banjir (Flood)

Indonesia is prone to flooding due to its geographical location, rainy season, and the deforestation that has occurred over the years. When the rainy season comes, accumulation of rainwater often exceeds the capacity of the drainage system and causes flood. It is important to know some of these words and phrases associated with flooding in case of emergency:

Indonesian Pronunciation English
banjir ['ban.jir] flood
genangan air [gə'naŋan ˈair] puddle
pengungsi [pəŋuŋ'si] refugee
air bah ['air bah] deluge
pemadam kebakaran [pə'ma.dam kəba'ka.ran] fire brigade

Some useful phrases to know:

  • Tolong, banjir! - Help, flood!
  • Ada yang butuh pertolongan! - Someone needs help!
  • Bagaimana terjadinya banjir ini? - How did this flood happen?

Gempa Bumi (Earthquake)

Indonesia is also located in a region with high seismic activity, which means that earthquakes can happen at any time. It is important to know some of these words and phrases when dealing with an earthquake situation:

Indonesian Pronunciation English
gempa bumi ['gempa 'bumi] earthquake
kekuatan [kə'kua.tan] strength
reruntuhan [rə'run.tuhan] rubble
luka-luka ['lu.ka-lu.ka] injuries
gunung berapi ['gun.ung bə'ra.pi] volcano

Some useful phrases to know:

  • Tolong, tolong! Ada gempa bumi! - Help, help! There's an earthquake!
  • Apakah kamu terluka? - Are you injured?
  • Bagaimana cara melindungi diri selama gempa bumi? - How to protect yourself during an earthquake?

Erupsi Gunung (Volcanic Eruption)

Indonesia is home to some of the world's most active volcanoes, which means that a volcanic eruption can happen at any time. It is important to know some of these words and phrases when dealing with a volcanic eruption:

Indonesian Pronunciation English
erupsi gunung [e'rupsɪ 'gun.ʊŋ] volcanic eruption
abu vulkanik [ˈabu 'vʊlkənik] volcanic ash
lahar [la'har] mudflow
kawah [ka'wah] crater
evakuasi [ɛvakua'si] evacuation

Some useful phrases to know:

  • Ada erupsi gunung! - There's a volcanic eruption!
  • Kita harus segera mengungsi. - We need to evacuate as soon as possible.
  • Bagaimana menghadapi erupsi gunung? - How to deal with a volcanic eruption?

Conclusion

These are just some of the Indonesian words and phrases that can be useful in case of natural disasters. It is important to prepare yourself and stay safe during these situations. Knowing the language can help you communicate with others and get the assistance you need.


Sources

Table of Contents - Indonesian Course - 0 to A1


Pronouns and Greetings


Basic Grammar


Daily Life


Sentence Structure


Indonesian Culture


Travel and Transportation


Verb Tenses


Shopping and Bargaining


Indonesian Arts


Modal Verbs


Colors and Shapes


Comparative and Superlative


Indonesian Traditions


Emergencies


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