ACEHNESE LINGUISTIC HERITAGE
Common Acehnese
Dictionary.
Learn basic Acehnese vocabulary and expressions to easily communicate and bond with local people during your visit.
Greetings & Polite Words
Peue haba?
Meaning:
How are you?
Example Sentence:
“Peue haba, keunaleh lon?”
How are you, my acquaintance?
Greetings & Polite Words
Haba get.
Meaning:
I am fine / Good news.
Example Sentence:
“Lôn haba get, teurimong gaseh.”
I am fine, thank you.
Greetings & Polite Words
Teurimong gaseh.
Meaning:
Thank you.
Example Sentence:
“Teurimong gaseh atas bantuannya.”
Thank you for your help.
Greetings & Polite Words
Sama-sama.
Meaning:
You are welcome.
Greetings & Polite Words
Kruseumangat!
Meaning:
Welcome! / Expression of blessing or greeting.
Example Sentence:
“Kruseumangat teuka u Aceh!”
Welcome to Aceh!
Greetings & Polite Words
Piyoh.
Meaning:
Please come in / Stop by.
Example Sentence:
“Piyoh u rumoh lôn.”
Please stop by my house.
Dining & Culinary
Meneukon / Pajoh bu.
Meaning:
Eat / Eat rice.
Example Sentence:
“Jak tanyoe pajoh bu.”
Let's go eat rice.
Dining & Culinary
Ie.
Meaning:
Water.
Example Sentence:
“Lôn meuneuk ie puteh.”
I want plain water.
Dining & Culinary
Kupi.
Meaning:
Coffee.
Example Sentence:
“Kupi Gayo pahit mangat beuh.”
Bitter Gayo coffee is very delicious.
Directions & Travel
Pat jalan u...?
Meaning:
Where is the road to...?
Example Sentence:
“Pat jalan u Masjid Raya?”
Where is the road to the Grand Mosque?
Directions & Travel
Pat pelabuhan?
Meaning:
Where is the harbor?
Shopping & Transactions
Padum nyo?
Meaning:
How much is this?
Example Sentence:
“Padum nyo timphan saboh?”
How much is this one timphan cake?
Shopping & Transactions
Meuhai.
Meaning:
Expensive.
Shopping & Transactions
Murah.
Meaning:
Cheap.
Numbers & Counting
Sa.
Meaning:
One.
Numbers & Counting
Dua.
Meaning:
Two.
Numbers & Counting
Lhee.
Meaning:
Three.
Numbers & Counting
Peuet.
Meaning:
Four.
Numbers & Counting
Limong.
Meaning:
Five.
Emergency Words
Tulông!
Meaning:
Help!
Example Sentence:
“Tulông lôn na musibah!”
Help me, there is an emergency!
Emergency Words
Sakit.
Meaning:
Sick / Pain.
Example Sentence:
“Aba lôn teungöh sakit.”
My father is currently sick.