Indonesian · Family & People
teman
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you know well and like.
Example
Dia teman baik saya.
He is my good friend.
Etymology
'Teman' comes from the Malay word meaning 'friend,' signifying companionship and social connections, deeply rooted in local cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Teman' is used in both spoken and written language, common in informal contexts, across all Indonesian regions.