Unaccustomed to using it, some words in the foreign language that we learn will sound strange or unique.
In fact, for the original user of the language, these words are just general terms and commonly used in everyday conversations. A Russian media compiled a list of Indonesian words that almost certainly made the Russians startled or laugh when they first heard it.
From various examples, the following 6 ordinary terms in Indonesian are meaningful funny or even, meaningful curses in Russian, such as:
- Suka
Suka means being happy. However, this word almost certainly makes all Russian people who learn Indonesian laugh. In Russian, "" (read 'suka') means female dog.
However, this word then becomes a word of swear which means bitch or whore. Now, you can certainly imagine the reaction of Russians when they find flour or seasoned "Mama Suka" branded flavor. - Ya Ibu
Of course, this is a very polite response in Indonesian. However, for Russians who learn Indonesian, this phrase can sound strange.
In Russian, "" (read 'ya ibu') is a crude expression which means "I do not know". Meanwhile, the equivalent of a verb (read 'ibat') in English is to fuck. - Kaki And Kakak
In Russian, both "" (read 'kaki') and "-" (read 'kaka') equally mean dung or dirt. So, when you first hear the words "kaki" and "kakak" in Indonesian, these two words are certainly quite comical to the Russians. - Nah
This is an exclamation point to conclude (retort, conclude, etc.) word or thought. This word is almost always used in everyday conversations in Indonesia. But for Russians, this word sounds funny because "" (pronounced 'nakh') is a Russian slang word meaning fuck off in English. - Suci
Besides means bersih(clean) or murni(pure), the word "suci" is also widely used as the name of women in Indonesia. However, if you are named Suci and want to introduce yourself to the Russians, be prepared to see the shocked expression on their faces.
Why?
Because "" (read 'suchiy') in Russian is a form of belonging to a bitch or a prostitute.
For example, the phrase (suchiy potrokh) can be matched by the expression of son of a bitch in English, that is an annoying and insolent person. - Sri
Sri is the goddess of agriculture, the goddess of rice and rice fields, and the goddess of fertility in the ancient beliefs of the Javanese community. The name of Sri was still quite popular used to name girls, especially in Java.
However, just like the case above, if you are called Sri, do not be surprised to see the reaction of the Russian people who met you. The word "" (pronounced 'sri') in Russian is the imperative form of the verb (read 'srat') which means "throw water away".
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