SUNDANESE TO ENGLISHWhat does alim mean in Sundanese?
alim is a Sundanese adjective meaning “unwilling; do not want (polite).” Compare how it appears in real speech, then explore the related grammar & function words words below. This is a polite (lemes) form, suited to elders, strangers, and formal settings.
In the SpeakMore Sundanese dictionary, alim is glossed as unwilling; do not want (polite). Meaning can shift with region, speech level, and context.
ENGLISH TO SUNDANESEHow do you say “unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese?
alim
To say “unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese, use alim.
COMMON QUESTIONSalim FAQ
What does alim mean in Sundanese?
alim means “unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese. It is listed as a adjective in the Grammar & Function Words topic cluster.
How do you say “unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese?
“unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese is alim. Use this page as a quick reference, then practise the word in short sentences and real conversation.
Is alim Sundanese or Indonesian?
alim is a word used in Sundanese (Basa Sunda), a distinct language of West Java and Banten. Sundanese is separate from Indonesian and from Javanese, even though the languages share some vocabulary.