Hotel & Accommodation
Lesson 12.2

Kamar

Room

Kamar

Room

KAH-mar

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Tip

'Kamar' means 'room.' 'Kamar mandi' = bathroom (bathing room), 'kamar tidur' = bedroom (sleeping room). Indonesian builds words logically!

Learn "Room" in Indonesian with "Kamar" and discover how Bahasa Indonesia builds logical compound words like "kamar mandi" (bathroom) and "kamar tidur" (bedroom) using simple word combinations.

💬Example Sentences

  • Kamar untuk dua orang, ada?

    Do you have a room for two people?

  • Di mana kamar mandi?

    Where is the bathroom?

  • Kamar saya nomor berapa?

    What is my room number?

🏭Cultural Context

Indonesian compound words are wonderfully logical: "kamar mandi" (bathing room = bathroom), "kamar tidur" (sleeping room = bedroom), "kamar tamu" (guest room), "kamar makan" (eating room = dining room). This word-building pattern makes vocabulary expansion intuitive. In Indonesian hotels and guesthouses, rooms may differ from Western expectations: many have squat toilets alongside or instead of Western toilets, showers may be a "bak mandi" (water basin) with a scoop, and some budget places provide a "mandi" (bucket bath). Air conditioning ("AC," pronounced "ah-seh") is a premium feature in budget accommodations. Asking about amenities before booking is wise: "ada AC?" (is there AC?), "ada air panas?" (is there hot water?).