Indonesian vocabulary: computers and the internet
Computer, phone, internet, messages, social media: technology and computer vocabulary in Indonesian.
Here are 100 Indonesian words on “Digital and communication”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.
Level 1: easy 40 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| akun | account |
| aplikasi | app |
| komentar | comment |
| konten | content |
| data | data |
| basis data | database |
| gambar latar layar | desktop background |
| perangkat | device |
| alamat surel | email address |
| folder | folder |
| cakram keras | hard drive |
| headphone | headphones |
| internet | internet |
| siaran langsung | live streaming |
| memori | memory |
| kartu memori | memory card |
| ponsel | mobile phone |
| tetikus | mouse |
| jaringan | network |
| linimasa | news feed |
| nomor | number |
| sistem operasi | operating system |
| halaman | page |
| foto | photo |
| profil | profile |
| layar | screen |
| waktu layar | screen time |
| mesin pencari | search engine |
| pembagian | sharing |
| mode tidur | sleep mode |
| perangkat lunak | software |
| memasang | to install |
| menerima | to receive |
| mengirim | to send |
| mengetik | to type |
| pembaruan | update |
| versi | version |
| video | video |
| panggilan video | video call |
| situs web | website |
Level 2: medium 35 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| algoritma | algorithm |
| anonimitas | anonymity |
| lebar pita | bandwidth |
| bluetooth | bluetooth |
| cacat program | bug |
| tombol | button |
| pengisi daya | charger |
| komputasi awan | cloud |
| koneksi | connection |
| kuki | cookie |
| surel | |
| pengikut | follower |
| peretasan | hacking |
| ikon | icon |
| modem internet | internet box |
| menu | menu |
| paket data | mobile plan |
| moderasi | moderation |
| gangguan jaringan | network outage |
| perundungan daring | online harassment |
| prosesor | processor |
| penipuan | scam |
| pemindai | scanner |
| peladen | server |
| kartu SIM | SIM card |
| tablet | tablet |
| mencadangkan | to back up |
| menjelajah | to browse |
| mengeklik | to click |
| mengeklik dua kali | to double click |
| mengunduh | to download |
| menyimpan | to save |
| menggulir | to scroll |
| mencari | to search |
| flash disk | USB stick |
Level 3: hard 25 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| antivirus | antivirus |
| lampiran | attachment |
| macet total | crash |
| kursor | cursor |
| earphone | earphones |
| emoji | emoji |
| pemengaruh | influencer |
| perangkat lunak berbahaya | malware |
| pengelabuan | phishing |
| pencetak | printer |
| penerima | recipient |
| pelaporan | reporting |
| nada dering | ringtone |
| router | router |
| pengaturan | setting |
| pintasan | shortcut |
| tab peramban | tab |
| mengautentikasi | to authenticate |
| memformat | to format |
| keluar akun | to log out |
| memulai ulang | to restart |
| menyinkronkan | to synchronise |
| pelacakan | tracking |
| konferensi video | video conference |
| kamera web | webcam |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many words are in this list?
- This page gives 100 Indonesian words on “Digital and communication”. The full topic holds 160 in the KoKo app: 64 at the easy level, 56 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
- Which words should I start with?
- With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
- How can I remember this Indonesian vocabulary?
- By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
- Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?
- Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.
These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Indonesian vocabulary on iPhone.
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