“Ntar” is a casual or colloquial form of the word “nanti” in Indonesian. It is used in informal conversations to mean “later” or “in a little while.” You’ll often hear it in spoken Indonesian, especially among friends or in casual settings.
Key Points:
- “Ntar” = “Nanti” (later)
- It’s used to indicate that something will happen in the future, but not immediately.
- It is informal, so it’s best to use it in relaxed or friendly conversations, not in formal or professional settings.
Example Sentences:
- Ntar aja, aku masih sibuk.
- (Later, I’m still busy.)
- Ntar kita ngobrol lagi ya.
- (Let’s talk again later.)
- Aku ke rumahmu ntar sore.
- (I’ll come to your house later this afternoon.)
- Ntar dulu, aku belum selesai makan.
- (Wait a bit, I haven’t finished eating yet.)
- Ntar malam kita nonton film, ya?
- (Shall we watch a movie later tonight?)
Usage:
- “Ntar” is mostly used in speech, not in writing, unless it’s very informal, like text messages or chats.
- It gives off a relaxed, laid-back vibe when talking about future plans or actions.
Contoh :
- Ntar aku telepon kamu lagi.
(I’ll call you again later.) - Ntar kita makan bareng, ya?
(Let’s eat together later, okay?) - Ntar aku kirim fotonya.
(I’ll send the photo later.) - Ntar sore kita pergi ke mall.
(We’ll go to the mall later this afternoon.) - Ntar dulu, aku lagi sibuk.
(Wait a bit, I’m busy.) - Ntar malam aku mau nonton film.
(I want to watch a movie later tonight.) - Ntar aku belikan kopi buat kamu.
(I’ll buy you coffee later.) - Ntar kita ketemu di kafe.
(We’ll meet at the cafe later.)
Exercise: Translate following sentences into Indonesian
- Let’s play together later!
- Let’s talk again later, okay?
- Buy it later, it’s still expensive.
- After we eat, we’ll go for a walk later.
- We’ll go to your house later.
- Let’s meet in front of the school later.
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