Indonesian · Adjectives
besar
Big
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size.
Example
Mereka tinggal di rumah besar.
They live in a big house.
Etymology
'Besar' comes from the Old Malay term for 'big' or 'large'. The word is used to describe size and has remained consistent in modern Indonesian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Besar' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across informal and formal settings. It is understood throughout Indonesia.