terus

This is the 48th most frequent Indonesian word.


terus

Continuously; keep on; directly.


The word 'terus' is used to mean 'continue' or 'to keep doing something.'

Dia terus membaca buku itu sampai selesai.

He continued reading the book until finished.


Here, 'terus' emphasizes an ongoing or uninterrupted action.

Dia terus saja bicara tanpa henti.

He just kept talking without stopping.


In this context, 'terus' means 'straight' when providing directions.

Jalan terus dan belok kiri di perempatan.

Keep walking straight ahead and turn left at the intersection.