Lecture Notes: Dutch in Indonesia

Introduction

• Presentation of hosts:
  • Fairman: Speaks Bahasa Indonesia
  • Yammer: Speaks Dutch (Netherlands)

Game Format

• Each side gets a word to read
• Participants guess the meaning in English
• Some words may be easy, others surprising
• Hints can be requested if stuck

Word Guessing Session

1. First Word:

   • Fairman: "Come on"
   • Yammer: "Room" (easy)
   • Fairman: "Bears ik" (meaning unclear)

2. Second Word:

   • Yammer: "Sitting in barrack"
   • Fairman: "That’s break" (correct)

3. Third Word:

   • Yammer: "Hunter Duke"
   • Fairman: "Towel"
   • Noted pronunciation differences

4. Additional Words:

   • "Breasts" (zipper)
   • "Bag" (called differently in each language)
   • Yammer explains Dutch pronunciation of soft and hard sounds

5. Discussion on Balance:

   • Fairman: Two words for balance in Indonesia
   • Yammer: Similar terms in Dutch

6. Berries Discussion:

   • Fairman: "Raspberry" mentioned
   • Yammer: Clarifies common usage

7. Hallway in Dutch:

   • Fairman: "Gang" (correct)
   • Pronunciation differences between Dutch and Indonesian noted

8. End of Guessing Session:

   • Yammer: Difficulty with some words
   • Fairman: Clarifies meanings and context

Final Activity

• Participants pick two more words to guess
• Fairman shares a tougher word: "Sarcopenia"
• Yammer attempts to pronounce it

Conclusion

• Fairman: Gained new vocabulary
• Yammer: Enjoys learning, mentions Amsterdam
• Overall, a fun and educational experience

Closing Remarks

• Thankful for listeners
• Encouragement to explore more Dutch in Indonesia