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How Batak Simalungun and English compare

Shared writing system

Batak Simalungun and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

Batak Simalungun belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

Batak Simalungun: Approximately 500,000 to 700,000 speakers, mainly in Simalungun Regency and neighboring parts of North Sumatra. Usage is declining among younger generations due to dominance of Indonesian. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Common Batak Simalungun phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Batak Simalungun to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
HorasHello
Horas pagiGood morning
Selamat siangGood afternoon
Horas bodariGood evening
Selamat bornginGood night
Selamat jalanGoodbye
Pajumpah useSee you later
Pajumpah patarSee you tomorrow
Selamat rohWelcome
Sonaha do ham?How are you?
Dear do ahu, tarima kasihI am fine, thank you
Selamat ari nasiamHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
TolongPlease
TarimakasihThank you
Diatei tupa ma bani nassiamThank you very much
Nasiam boi rohYou are welcome
TongonYes
LangNo
SantabiExcuse me
SantabiI am sorry
Lang dong masalahNo problem
TontuOf course
SelamatCongratulations
Horas ma bani nasiamGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
Ise do goranmu?What is your name?
Malas uhurhu pajumpah pakon hamNice to meet you
Hunja do ham roh?Where are you from?
Sadia umurmu?How old are you?
Ahu sahalak mahasiswaI am a student
Ahu ijon sanggah liburanI am here on holiday
Ahu ijon halani horjaI am here for work
On ma hasomankuThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
SadaOne
DuaTwo
ToluThree
OmpatFour
LimaFive
OnomSix
PituSeven
UaluEight
SambilanNine
SapuluhTen
SaratusOne hundred
SaribuOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
Sadari onToday
PatarTomorrow
NantuariYesterday
SonariNow
DobniLater
Pukul piga do sonari?What time is it?
Bani sogod ni ariIn the morning
Bani bodariIn the evening
Ari SeninMonday
JumatFriday
Minggu na rohNext week
SajomOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
Ija do kamar mandi ai?Where is the bathroom?
Ija do stasiun kereta api ai?Where is the train station?
Ija do bandara ai?Where is the airport?
Sonaha do ahu das hujai?How do I get there?
Marhusor hu sambilouTurn left
Marhusor hu siamunTurn right
Laho ma ham pintorGo straight ahead
Dohor do aiIt is near
Daoh do aiIt is far
Magou do ahuI am lost
Porlu do bangku taksiI need a taxi
Ija do ahu boi mamboli tiket?Where can I buy a ticket?
Sadiha do harga ni tiket ai?How much is the ticket?
Aman do mardalan?Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
Loheian do ahuI am hungry
Horahan do ahuI am thirsty
Bah, tolongWater, please
Sada meja untuk dua halak, tolongA table for two, please
Menu, tolongThe menu, please
Aha do na isaranhon nasiam?What do you recommend?
Sihol do uhurhu onI would like this
Dear do aiIt is delicious
Tagihan ai, tolongThe bill, please
Seng mangan gulei ahuI do not eat meat
Alergi do ahu bani sipanganonI have a food allergy
KopiCoffee
TehTea
RotiBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
Sadiha do hargani on?How much does this cost?
Ai mahal tumangIt is too expensive
Ai ijalo nasiam do kartu kredit?Do you accept credit cards?
Ahu pitah mangidahI am just looking
Hubuat ma aiI will take it
BukaOpen
TutupClosed
MasukEntrance
KaluarExit
Ija do pasar ai?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
UrupiHelp
Dilo ma dokterCall a doctor
Dilo ma polisiCall the police
Porlu do ahu iurupiI need help
Boritan do ahuI am sick
Ija do rumah sakit ai?Where is the hospital?
Ija do apotek ai?Where is the pharmacy?
Hansit do ijonIt hurts here
Porlu do bangku dokterI need a doctor
Adong do rumah sakit na dohor?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Batak Simalungun phrases and their English translations
Batak SimalungunEnglish
Marsahap Inggris do ham?Do you speak English?
Lang huarusiI do not understand
HuarusiI understand
Tolong ma marsahap palan-palanPlease speak slowly
Ulang ma use aiPlease repeat that
Suratkon nasiam ma aiPlease write it down
Aha do artini ai?What does this mean?
Sonaha do hatahononmu on?How do you say this?
Marlajar do ahuI am learning
Marsahap do ahu otikI speak a little
Boi do ham mangurupi ahu?Can you help me?
Lang hubotohI do not know

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Batak Simalungun Language

Geographical Distribution

Batak Simalungun is spoken primarily in North Sumatra, Indonesia, particularly in the Simalungun Regency. It is also spoken in parts of nearby regions such as Pematangsiantar and surrounding districts.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet in modern writing. Historically, the Simalungun variant of the Batak script (Surat Batak) was used.

Vowels

a, e, i, o, uThe vowel 'e' may be pronounced as /ə/ (schwa) or /e/, depending on the context. Nasalization and vowel harmony are minimal, and vowel length is not contrastive.

Consonants

b, d, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, ng, ny, p, r, s, t, w, yIncludes nasal sounds like ng (/ŋ/) and ny (/ɲ/). 'h' is lightly pronounced. Retroflex and voiced aspirates are not present.

Phonetics

Simalungun has no tones but features clear vowel articulation and a relatively simple consonant system. Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable. Phonological processes such as assimilation and elision may occur in casual speech.

Grammar and Syntax

Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order. It is an agglutinative language with extensive use of affixes to indicate voice, aspect, and direction. Possession and plurality are marked morphologically. Like other Batak languages, Simalungun distinguishes between inclusive and exclusive 'we'.

Loanwords

Influenced by Indonesian and Malay, with some borrowings from Dutch during the colonial period. Modern terms are often borrowed or adapted from Indonesian.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian language family, specifically under the Northern Batak subgroup within the Northwest Sumatra–Barrier Islands group of the Malayo-Polynesian branch.

Writing Systems

Now written using the Latin script. Historically, the Batak Simalungun script was used for religious, legal, and literary texts, especially among the traditional priestly class.

Writing System History

Simalungun was traditionally written in a distinct variant of the Batak syllabic script. With the influence of missionaries and colonial administration, the Latin alphabet became dominant by the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 500,000 to 700,000 speakers, mainly in Simalungun Regency and neighboring parts of North Sumatra. Usage is declining among younger generations due to dominance of Indonesian.

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