Line in Indonesian 🇮🇩

garis info.

Tips to Remember:
• Notice that “garis” and “line” both have a clear, defined shape. Visualize drawing a straight line (“garis lurus”) with a ruler, and remember that when you see “garis” you’re thinking of any kind of drawn or imagined straight line.
• Connect the “g” sound in “garis” with the “grid” you might draw when planning geometry; grids and lines are closely related.

Explanations:
• In Indonesian, “garis” refers primarily to a line—a continuous mark or path that has length but no width.
• It can be used in various contexts such as geometry (“garis lurus” for straight line), mapping (“garis batas” for boundary line), or even figuratively to denote a limit or division.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• Jalur – often used to mean a route, track, or stripe.
• Barisan – can mean a row or line of people or objects.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• Sometimes “garis” is used figuratively to refer to the “line” of reasoning or a limit (“melampaui garis toleransi” – to exceed the tolerance limit).
• In casual conversation, “menjaga garis” might imply keeping within bounds or staying disciplined, though this usage is relatively rare and context-dependent.

Examples of Sentences:
• “Dia menggambar garis lurus dengan penggaris.”
 Translation: “He drew a straight line with a ruler.”
• “Garis batas antara kedua negara itu sudah ditentukan melalui perjanjian.”
 Translation: “The boundary line between the two countries has been established by an agreement.”
• “Dalam diskusi itu, dia berhasil menjaga garis antara fakta dan opini.”
 Translation: “In that discussion, he managed to maintain the line between fact and opinion.”

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