…
Usages of mahal
Dompet itu mahal karena terbuat dari kulit asli.
That wallet is expensive because it is made of genuine leather.
Jalan tol itu mahal, tetapi cuaca bagus membuat perjalanan bersepeda lebih cepat.
That toll road is expensive, but good weather makes the bicycle trip faster.
Ketika musim dingin tiba, dompet saya sering kosong karena tiket film mahal.
When winter arrives, my wallet is often empty because movie tickets are expensive.
Belanja di supermarket besar itu mahal.
Shopping at that big supermarket is expensive.
Menurut saya, biaya itu terlalu mahal.
In my opinion, that fee is too expensive.
Menurut saya, biaya layanan di rumah sakit baru itu terlalu mahal.
In my opinion, the service fee at that new hospital is too expensive.
Mereka menolak harga itu karena terlalu mahal.
They refuse that price because it is too expensive.
Kebersamaan sederhana di ruang tamu itu lebih penting daripada hadiah mahal.
That simple togetherness in the living room is more important than expensive gifts.
Test yourself: What does mahal mean?
More from this lesson
AI Language TutorTry it ↗
“What's the best way to learn Indonesian grammar?”
Indonesian grammar becomes intuitive with practice. Focus on understanding the core patterns first — how sentences are structured, how verbs change form, and how words relate to each other. Our course breaks these concepts into small lessons so you can build understanding step by step.
Sign up free — start using our AI language tutor
Start learning IndonesianMaster Indonesian — from mahal to fluency
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods.
- ✓ Infinitely deep — unlimited vocabulary and grammar
- ✓ Fast-paced — build complex sentences from the start
- ✓ Unforgettable — efficient spaced repetition system
- ✓ AI tutor to answer your grammar questions