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How English and Batak Simalungun compare

Shared writing system

English and Batak Simalungun 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

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Batak Simalungun belongs to the Austronesian 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

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

Common English phrases in Batak Simalungun

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

Greetings

Hello
Horas
Good morning
Horas pagi
Good afternoon
Selamat siang
Good evening
Horas bodari
Good night
Selamat borngin
Goodbye
Selamat jalan
See you later
Pajumpah use
See you tomorrow
Pajumpah patar
Welcome
Selamat roh
How are you?
Sonaha do ham?
I am fine, thank you
Dear do ahu, tarima kasih
Have a good day
Selamat ari nasiam

Courtesy

Please
Tolong
Thank you
Tarimakasih
Thank you very much
Diatei tupa ma bani nassiam
You are welcome
Nasiam boi roh
Yes
Tongon
No
Lang
Excuse me
Santabi
I am sorry
Santabi
No problem
Lang dong masalah
Of course
Tontu
Congratulations
Selamat
Good luck
Horas ma bani nasiam

Introductions

What is your name?
Ise do goranmu?
Nice to meet you
Malas uhurhu pajumpah pakon ham
Where are you from?
Hunja do ham roh?
How old are you?
Sadia umurmu?
I am a student
Ahu sahalak mahasiswa
I am here on holiday
Ahu ijon sanggah liburan
I am here for work
Ahu ijon halani horja
This is my friend
On ma hasomanku

Numbers

One
Sada
Two
Dua
Three
Tolu
Four
Ompat
Five
Lima
Six
Onom
Seven
Pitu
Eight
Ualu
Nine
Sambilan
Ten
Sapuluh
One hundred
Saratus
One thousand
Saribu

Time and dates

Today
Sadari on
Tomorrow
Patar
Yesterday
Nantuari
Now
Sonari
Later
Dobni
What time is it?
Pukul piga do sonari?
In the morning
Bani sogod ni ari
In the evening
Bani bodari
Monday
Ari Senin
Friday
Jumat
Next week
Minggu na roh
One hour
Sajom

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Ija do kamar mandi ai?
Where is the train station?
Ija do stasiun kereta api ai?
Where is the airport?
Ija do bandara ai?
How do I get there?
Sonaha do ahu das hujai?
Turn left
Marhusor hu sambilou
Turn right
Marhusor hu siamun
Go straight ahead
Laho ma ham pintor
It is near
Dohor do ai
It is far
Daoh do ai
I am lost
Magou do ahu
I need a taxi
Porlu do bangku taksi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Ija do ahu boi mamboli tiket?
How much is the ticket?
Sadiha do harga ni tiket ai?
Is it safe to walk?
Aman do mardalan?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Loheian do ahu
I am thirsty
Horahan do ahu
Water, please
Bah, tolong
A table for two, please
Sada meja untuk dua halak, tolong
The menu, please
Menu, tolong
What do you recommend?
Aha do na isaranhon nasiam?
I would like this
Sihol do uhurhu on
It is delicious
Dear do ai
The bill, please
Tagihan ai, tolong
I do not eat meat
Seng mangan gulei ahu
I have a food allergy
Alergi do ahu bani sipanganon
Coffee
Kopi
Tea
Teh
Bread
Roti

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Sadiha do hargani on?
It is too expensive
Ai mahal tumang
Do you accept credit cards?
Ai ijalo nasiam do kartu kredit?
I am just looking
Ahu pitah mangidah
I will take it
Hubuat ma ai
Open
Buka
Closed
Tutup
Entrance
Masuk
Exit
Kaluar
Where is the market?
Ija do pasar ai?

Emergency and health

Help
Urupi
Call a doctor
Dilo ma dokter
Call the police
Dilo ma polisi
I need help
Porlu do ahu iurupi
I am sick
Boritan do ahu
Where is the hospital?
Ija do rumah sakit ai?
Where is the pharmacy?
Ija do apotek ai?
It hurts here
Hansit do ijon
I need a doctor
Porlu do bangku dokter
Is there a hospital nearby?
Adong do rumah sakit na dohor?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Marsahap Inggris do ham?
I do not understand
Lang huarusi
I understand
Huarusi
Please speak slowly
Tolong ma marsahap palan-palan
Please repeat that
Ulang ma use ai
Please write it down
Suratkon nasiam ma ai
What does this mean?
Aha do artini ai?
How do you say this?
Sonaha do hatahononmu on?
I am learning
Marlajar do ahu
I speak a little
Marsahap do ahu otik
Can you help me?
Boi do ham mangurupi ahu?
I do not know
Lang hubotoh

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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.

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

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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.

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