Lurus
Straight Ahead
With 'kiri,' 'kanan,' and 'lurus' you now have the three key direction words!
Learn "Lurus" meaning "Straight ahead" in Indonesian. Combined with "Kiri" (left) and "Kanan" (right), you now have all three essential direction words in Bahasa Indonesia needed to confidently navigate taxis, ojeks, and streets across the Indonesian archipelago.
💬Example Sentences
Jalan lurus terus, Pak.
Keep going straight, Sir.
Lurus saja, tidak perlu belok.
Just go straight, no need to turn.
Dari sini lurus sekitar dua kilometer.
From here go straight about two kilometers.
🏭Cultural Context
With "lurus," "kiri," and "kanan" in your vocabulary, you can navigate almost any driving situation in Indonesia. A common instruction to a driver might be "lurus terus, nanti belok kiri" (keep going straight, then turn left). "Terus" means "continue" and is often paired with "lurus" for emphasis. Indonesian roads can be complex, with many small alleys (gang) and unmarked turns, so knowing how to direct a driver verbally is more practical than relying solely on GPS. In rural areas especially, local landmarks like mosques, large trees, or shops are used as reference points rather than street names, so you might hear "lurus sampai warung, lalu belok kanan" (straight until the food stall, then turn right).