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Usages of istri
Istri dia bukan guru di sekolah itu.
His/Her wife is not a teacher at that school.
Istri saya sekarang bekerja di sekolah dekat rumah.
My wife now works at a school near the house.
Ini penting bagi istri saya.
This is important for my wife.
Istri saya sedang membaca resep di dapur.
My wife is reading a recipe in the kitchen.
Istri saya yang bekerja di sekolah dekat rumah sangat baik.
My wife who works at a school near the house is very kind.
Pemilik usaha itu memakai dasi hitam, sedangkan istrinya memakai gaun merah.
The owner of that business wears a black tie, while his wife wears a red dress.
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