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Jakarta
juh-KAH-tuh
Jakarta (name) means the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Example: “Traffic in Jakarta can bring the whole city to a standstill.”
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The capital and largest city of Indonesia.
"Authorities in the capital of Jakarta adopted a similar idea earlier this month. A man there was required to sit in a coffin in public after being caught not wearing a mask."
— Mochamad Andri, Indonesians caught without a mask forced to dig graves for Covid-19 victims (2020)
"Traffic in Jakarta can bring the whole city to a standstill."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of Indonesia's capital city.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit jayakartā, meaning roughly "that which brings victory."
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What does “Jakarta” mean?
The word “Jakarta” means the capital and largest city of Indonesia. In plain terms, the name of Indonesia's capital city.
How do you pronounce “Jakarta”?
“Jakarta” is pronounced juh-KAH-tuh ([d͡ʒəˈkʰaɹɾə] in IPA).
How do you use “Jakarta” in a sentence?
Here is “Jakarta” used in a sentence: “Traffic in Jakarta can bring the whole city to a standstill.”
What part of speech is “Jakarta”?
“Jakarta” is a name.
Where does the word “Jakarta” come from?
The word “Jakarta” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit jayakartā, meaning roughly "that which brings victory.".
Is “Jakarta” a common word?
“Jakarta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Jakarta still the capital of Indonesia?
Jakarta is Indonesia's traditional capital and remains its largest city and main economic center. Indonesia has designated a new planned capital, Nusantara, for the government to eventually relocate to, but Jakarta continues to function as a key seat of national administration during this transition.
Is Jakarta located on the island of Java?
Yes, Jakarta sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. It is Indonesia's largest city and its historic and current capital.
What is the difference between Jakarta and Java?
Jakarta is a specific city, the capital and largest city of Indonesia, while Java is the island on which Jakarta is located. Java is also home to many other major Indonesian cities.
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