Panas / Dingin
Hot / Cold
These work for weather AND temperature of things. 'Hari ini panas sekali!' = 'Today is very hot!' 'Air dingin' = 'cold water.'
Learn "Hot" and "Cold" in Indonesian with "Panas" and "Dingin." These essential weather and temperature words in Bahasa Indonesia help you describe the tropical climate and order drinks at the right temperature.
💬Example Sentences
Hari ini panas sekali!
Today is very hot!
Saya mau air dingin.
I want cold water.
Di gunung dingin sekali.
In the mountains it's very cold.
🏭Cultural Context
Indonesia is a tropical country straddling the equator, so "panas" (hot) will likely be your most-used weather word! Most of Indonesia experiences temperatures between 25-35°C (77-95°F) year-round, with high humidity. The concept of "cold" is relative — what Indonesians consider "dingin" might feel pleasantly cool to visitors from temperate climates. However, highland areas like Bandung, Malang, or the mountain villages of Bali can get genuinely cool at night. When ordering drinks, you will need these words: "air dingin" (cold water) versus "air panas" (hot water), "es teh" (iced tea) versus "teh panas" (hot tea). Many Indonesians actually prefer hot drinks even in hot weather, believing they help the body regulate temperature.