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How to Say "Dog" in Indonesian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
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"Dog" in Indonesian 路 say it like ahn-jing

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Indonesian is anjing. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

anjing peliharaan
used to refer specifically to a pet dog
anjing liar
used to refer to a stray or wild dog

When to use it

You can use 'anjing' when talking about dogs in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. If you want to specify that it is a pet, you can say 'anjing peliharaan'.

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Examples in Indonesian

IndonesianEnglish
Saya memiliki anjing yang sangat lucu.I have a very cute dog.
Anjing itu sedang bermain di taman.The dog is playing in the park.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'anjing' with 'kucing', which means cat.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'anjing' and 'anjing peliharaan'?

'Anjing' is a general term for dog, while 'anjing peliharaan' specifically refers to a pet dog.

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