In this episode we’ll discuss beliefs, taboos and superstitions in Indonesia. We often see them applied not only in daily life, but also in the commercial and professional worlds.

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This episode’s words and phrases:

1. Kepercayaan - beliefs

2. Pamali - taboos

3. Takhayul - superstition

4. Angka - numeral, numerals

5. Sial - unlucky, bad luck

6. Celaka - in trouble, misfortune

7. Tiga belas - thirteen

8. Nomor - number

9. Hoki - lucky, luck

10. Delapan - eight

11. Sembilan - nine

12. Cantik - beautiful

13. Rupiah - Indonesian currency

14. Rumah - house

15. Tusuk - skewer/ stab

16. Sate - satay/ kebab

17. Tidak boleh - not allowed

18. Menyapu - to sweep/ sweeping

19. Potong - to cut/ cutting

20. Kuku - nail(s)

21. Rambut - hair

22. Malam - evening

23. Malam-malam - late in the evening