Jakarta Meaning in English

word

US

dʒəˈkɑɹtə

juh-KAR-tuh

UK

dʒəˈkɑːtə

juh-KAH-tuh

Definition

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the island of Java.

Usage & Nuances

'Jakarta' is always a proper noun and refers specifically to the city in Indonesia. It is not used for anything else in common English. When pronounced, the accent is typically on the second syllable: Ja-KAR-ta.

• Spanish: Yakarta
• Portuguese (BR): Jacarta
• Portuguese (PT): Jacarta
• Chinese (Simplified): 雅加达
• Chinese (Traditional): 雅加達
• Hindi: जकार्ता
• Arabic: جاكرتا
• Bengali: জাকার্তা
• Russian: Джакарта
• Japanese: ジャカルタ
• Vietnamese: Jakarta
• Korean: 자카르타
• Turkish: Cakarta
• Urdu: جکارتا
• Indonesian: Jakarta

Example Sentences

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia.

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Many people live in Jakarta.

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The weather in Jakarta is hot and humid.

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I visited Jakarta last summer and loved the food there.

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Traffic in Jakarta can be really bad during rush hour.

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Have you ever flown to Jakarta for business?

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