Aller au contenuDecember 31, 2025Places and Locations
Indonesian Cities and Regions§
West Kalimantan (Kalimantan Barat)§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Pontianak | khun-thien |
| Singkawang | san-khew-jong |
| Sanggau | siang-ngau |
| Sekadau | si-ka-lo |
| Pinyu River | tjhung-pa’-kong |
Regional Areas in Pontianak§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Old Town | lo-pu-thew |
| New Town/Siantan | sin-pu-thew |
| Pasir Putih | sung-sa-thi |
| Semabung Lama | jung-fo |
Java§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Jakarta | pa-sang / jai-sang |
| Surabaya | si-sui |
Sumatra§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Medan | mien-lan |
| Palembang | khiu-kong |
Bangka Islands§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Pangkal Pinang | pin-kong |
| Liat River | liet-kong |
| Belinyu | belijong |
Bridges and Landmarks (Jakarta)§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Semanggi Bridge | moi-fa-khiau |
| Lima Bridge | eng-ko’-khiau |
| Sunter Bridge | bu-khiau |
| Red Bridge (Gunung Sahari) | fung-khiau |
Hospitals§
| English/Indonesian | Hakka |
|---|
| Husada Hospital (Jakarta) | jong-sen-jan |
| Grogol Mental Hospital | khong-nyin-jan |
Notes on Geographical Terms§
- -kong often appears in city names (Palembang = khiu-kong, Bangka = pin-kong)
- -khiau = bridge
- -pu-thew = town (old town = lo-pu-thew, new town = sin-pu-thew)
- -jan = building/hospital
- Many place names are phonetic adaptations of Indonesian/Malay names
Common Location Words§
| English | Hakka |
|---|
| City | -kong (suffix) |
| Bridge | -khiau |
| Town | -pu-thew |
| River | -kong (when in place names) |
| Old | lo- |
| New | sin- |
Using Place Names in Sentences§
- Ngai Pontianak bi hek = I live in Pontianak (Ngai khun-thien bi hek)
- Hi Jakarta = Go to Jakarta (Hi pa-sang)
- Ngai kuliah [city] e bi = I study in [city]
—The Gardener