Senin, Selasa, Rabu
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Indonesian days of the week come from Arabic. 'Senin' sounds a bit like 'Monday' if you squint! Try learning them in pairs.
Learn the first three days of the week in Indonesian: Senin (Monday), Selasa (Tuesday), and Rabu (Wednesday). Indonesian days of the week are borrowed from Arabic, reflecting the deep cultural and religious connections between Indonesia and the Arab world.
💬Example Sentences
Hari Senin saya bekerja.
On Monday I work.
Kita bertemu hari Selasa?
Shall we meet on Tuesday?
Rabu depan saya ke Bali.
Next Wednesday I go to Bali.
🏭Cultural Context
The Indonesian days of the week are borrowed from Arabic, reflecting centuries of Islamic influence on the archipelago. "Senin" comes from the Arabic "Ithnayn" (second day), "Selasa" from "Thulatha" (third day), and "Rabu" from "Arba'a" (fourth day). This Arabic origin means the week traditionally starts on Sunday (Ahad/Minggu) in the counting system, with Monday being the "second" day. In practice, modern Indonesia follows the Monday-start work week like most of the world. Knowing the days is important for planning around Indonesian holidays and cultural events, as many traditional markets operate on specific days of the week.