Indonesian · Numbers & Time
kemarin
Yesterday
Beginnernoun
Definition
The day before today.
Example
Kemarin saya menonton film bagus.
Yesterday I watched a good movie.
Etymology
'Kemarin' translates to 'yesterday' in Indonesian, stemming from Old Malay 'kemarin', which has consistently been used in the language to indicate the day prior.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kemarin' is frequently employed in spoken and written contexts, both in formal and informal settings, apparent in conversations, news reports, and everyday discourse across Indonesia.