hanya

This is the 25th most frequent Indonesian word.


hanya

"Only" or "just".


In this sentence, 'hanya' is used to indicate exclusivity, showing that the subject exclusively eats apples.

Saya hanya makan apel.

I only eat apples.


Here, 'hanya' emphasizes the specific purpose of the action, which is solely to talk to the speaker.

Dia datang hanya untuk berbicara denganku.

He came only to talk to me.


In this context, 'hanya' minimises the reason for the consequence, implying the triviality of the lateness.

Hanya karena terlambat, dia tidak diizinkan masuk.

Just because he's late, he is not allowed to enter.