Indonesian · B1 (Intermediate)
Housing in Indonesian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Indonesian words for housing are perjanjian sewa (rental agreement), biaya pemeliharaan (maintenance charges) and uang jaminan (security deposit). The full Indonesian housing phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Indonesian vocabulary for housing, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Indonesian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key housing vocabulary
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| perjanjian sewa | rental agreement |
| biaya pemeliharaan | maintenance charges |
| uang jaminan | security deposit |
| biaya keluar | moving out expenses |
| pemberitahuan penghentian | termination notice |
| berita acara serah terima | handover report |
| perumahan bersubsidi | subsidised housing |
| sertifikat energi | energy certificate |
| tunjangan perumahan | housing allowance |
| kontrak sublease | sublease |
Example sentences
Saya menandatangani perjanjian sewa dua tahun.
I signed a two-year rental agreement.
Biaya pemeliharaan satu juta rupiah per bulan.
Maintenance charges are one million rupiah per month.
Uang jaminan setara tiga bulan sewa.
The deposit equals three months rent.
Saya sudah kirim pemberitahuan penghentian kepada pemilik.
I already sent the termination notice to the owner.
Saya mengajukan tunjangan perumahan.
I am applying for housing allowance.
Saya ingin menyewakan kembali apartemen saya.
I want to sublease my apartment.
How to actually learn these
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