balik

This is the 531st most frequent Indonesian word.


balik

"Balik" means "return" or "to turn back."


In this sentence, 'balik' is used to mean 'return' or 'go back' to a place where one has previously been.

Saya akan balik ke kampung halaman minggu depan.

I will return to my hometown next week.


Here, 'balik' means 'to turn over,' indicating the motion of flipping an object to the other side.

Silakan balik kertasnya untuk melihat jawabannya.

Please turn the paper over to see the answer.


In this context, 'balik' is used to describe a change or reversal, emphasizing a shift to an opposite state or direction.

Arah angin telah balik setelah hujan.

The wind direction has changed after the rain.