How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Indonesian words on “Occupations”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 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.

Indonesian vocabulary: jobs

Doctor, teacher, engineer, baker, lawyer: the names of jobs and professions in Indonesian.

Here are 100 Indonesian words on “Occupations”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Indonesian	English
akuntan	accountant
aktor	actor
arsitek	architect
seniman	artist
bankir	banker
tukang daging	butcher
pelatih	coach
konsultan	consultant
dokter	doctor
sopir	driver
ekonom	economist
insinyur	engineer
sutradara	film director
hakim	judge
pengacara	lawyer
pengendali keuangan	management controller
musisi	musician
administrator jaringan	network administrator
notaris	notary
perwira	officer
pelukis	painter
filsuf	philosopher
pilot	pilot
tukang pos	postman
produser	producer
profesor	professor
psikolog	psychologist
peneliti	researcher
pelaut	sailor
sekretaris	secretary
petugas keamanan	security guard
kapten kapal	ship captain
pramuniaga	shop assistant
penata suara	sound engineer
aktor panggung	stage actor
ahli bedah	surgeon
teknisi	technician
pemandu wisata	tour guide
agen perjalanan	travel agent
pelayan restoran	waiter

Level 2: medium 35 words

Indonesian	English
pemandu lalu lintas udara	air traffic controller
analis	analyst
auditor	auditor
juru sita	bailiff
pembuat roti	baker
pramutama bar	bartender
penjual buku	bookseller
pialang	broker
penyedia jasa boga	caterer
kepala koki	chef
ahli kimia	chemist
juru masak	cook
kurir	delivery driver
dokter gigi	dentist
pengembang perangkat lunak	developer
tukang listrik	electrician
petani	farmer
perancang busana	fashion designer
tukang kebun	gardener
desainer grafis	graphic designer
pengusaha hotel	hotelier
penjamin asuransi	insurer
tukang cuci piring	kitchen porter
pustakawan	librarian
tukang kunci	locksmith
montir	mechanic
mediator	mediator
perawat	nurse
pembuat kue	pastry chef
tukang ledeng	plumber
pemilik restoran	restaurant owner
pemilik toko	shopkeeper
mata-mata	spy
penjahit	tailor
penerjemah	translator

Level 3: hard 25 words

Indonesian	English
astronom	astronomer
ahli kecantikan	beautician
peternak lebah	beekeeper
juru kamera	cameraman
tukang kayu	carpenter
penjual keju	cheesemonger
tukang sepatu	cobbler
petugas bea cukai	customs officer
penjual ikan	fishmonger
tukang kaca	glazier
ilustrator	illustrator
penata taman	landscape gardener
penjaga pantai	lifeguard
penebang pohon	lumberjack
ahli gizi	nutritionist
dokter mata	ophthalmologist
petugas ambulans	paramedic
fisioterapis	physiotherapist
sipir penjara	prison officer
tukang atap	roofer
ahli statistik	statistician
penguji produk	tester
tukang pasang ubin	tiler
tukang las	welder
penjual anggur	wine merchant

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Indonesian words on “Occupations”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 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.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Indonesian vocabulary on iPhone.