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Learn about the types of numerals and sharpen your understanding of Indonesian numbers through 3 fun sets of practice questions, perfect for beginners and foreign learners.
Welcome to Indonesian Language Practice Questions!
Learning numbers is one of the most important steps when studying Indonesian. Numbers are used to state quantities, order, dates, ages, and even addresses or prices when shopping. If you’re a foreign learner, mastering Indonesian numbers will make daily communication much smoother.
This article discusses the types of numerals in Indonesian along with 3 sets of practice questions to test your understanding. By practicing step-by-step, you can more quickly recognize cardinal numbers (for quantities) and ordinal numbers (for order).
What Are Numerals in Indonesian?
In Indonesian, numerals are divided into two main types: cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers.
1. Bilangan Kardinal (Cardinal Numbers)
Cardinal numbers are used to indicate an amount or quantity.
Example:
1 – satu
2 – dua
3 – tiga
4 – empat
5 – lima
6 – enam
7 – tujuh
8 – delapan
9 – sembilan
10 – sepuluh
20 – dua puluh
100 – seratus
1.000 – seribu
10.000 – sepuluh ribu
100.000 – seratus ribu
1.000.000 – satu juta
1.000.000.000 – satu miliar
Example sentence:
Saya membeli lima buku.
Di kelas ada tiga puluh siswa.
- Buku ini harganya seratus dua puluh ribu.Â
2. Bilangan Ordinal (Ordinal Numbers)
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate an order or position.
Example:
ke-1 = pertama
ke-2 = kedua
ke-3 = ketiga
ke-4 = keempat
ke-5 = kelima
ke-10 = kesepuluh
Example sentence:
Hari ini saya duduk di bangku kedua.
Pertandingan dimulai pada babak ketiga.
- Saya adalah anak pertama dari orang tua saya.Â
Understanding the difference between these two types of numbers will make it easier for you when reading texts, listening to instructions, or speaking in real-life situations.
Practice Questions Part #1 – Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blanks
In this section, you will practice converting numbers into words or vice versa. Choose the correct answer or fill in the blank. Let’s try it!
Question 1
How do you say “5” in Indonesian?
a. tiga
b. lima
c. tujuh
Correct answer: b. lima
Question 2
Write the following number in Indonesian: 12
Answer: ___________________
Correct answer:Â dua belas
Question 3
What is the Indonesian word for the number 1000?
a. seratus
b. seribu
c. satu juta
Correct answer: b. seribu
Question 4
Write the following number in Indonesian: 30
Answer: ___________________
Correct answer: tiga puluh
Question 5
What is the Indonesian word for 200?
a. dua puluh
b. dua ratus
c. dua ribu
Correct answer:Â b. dua ratus
Question 6
What is the Indonesian for “second” (2nd in a sequence)?
a. pertama
b. kedua
c. ketiga
Correct answer:Â b. kedua
Question 7
Write the number 4th in Indonesian. Answer: ___________________
Correct answer:Â keempat
Question 8
What is the Indonesian for “first”?
a. pertama
b. kedua
c. kelima
Correct answer:Â a. pertama
Question 9
Write the Indonesian for “5th”.
Answer: ___________________
Correct answer:Â kelima
Question 10
How do you write “10th” in Indonesian?
a. kesepuluh
b. sepuluh
c. keempat
Correct answer:Â a. kesepuluh
Practice Questions Part #2 – Writing Numbers as Words
This section trains you to write various numbers as Indonesian words. Let’s write the numbers below!
25 : ____________________________________
96 : ____________________________________
67 : ____________________________________
32 : ____________________________________
84 : ____________________________________
321 : ____________________________________
538 : ____________________________________
916 : ____________________________________
6.317 : ____________________________________
28.314 :____________________________________
Answer Key:
25 :Â Dua puluh lima
96 : Sembilan puluh enam
67 : Enam puluh tujuh
32 : Tiga puluh dua
84 : Delapan puluh empat
321 : Tiga ratus dua puluh satu
538 : Lima ratus tiga puluh delapan
916 : Sembilan ratus enam belas
6.317 : Enam ribu tiga ratus tujuh belas
28.314 : Dua puluh delapan ribu tiga ratus empat belas
Practice Questions Part #3 – Writing Numbers Based on Pictures
In the final section, you’re asked to write numbers based on the visual information or images provided. This will train your quick thinking and practical understanding in real-life situations—for example, reading house numbers, prices, or the quantity of items in an illustration.
Write the number based on the following image!
       
    
  
Why Is It Important to Practice Indonesian Numbers?
Numbers aren’t just for counting in class; they’re also used in daily conversation:
Stating your age: “Saya berusia dua puluh tahun.” (I am twenty years old.)
Giving an address: “Rumah saya di Jalan Melati nomor empat belas.” (My house is on Melati Street, number fourteen.)
Ordering food: “Saya pesan tiga gelas jus jeruk.” (I’ll order three glasses of orange juice.)
Stating a date: “Rapat diadakan pada tanggal sepuluh Maret.” (The meeting will be held on the tenth of March.)
By mastering numerals, you’ll feel more confident speaking Indonesian in various situations.
Let's Keep Practicing!
Congratulations on completing the 3 sections of Indonesian number practice questions! The more you do, the easier it will be to understand cardinal and ordinal numbers.
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