GRAMMAR & FUNCTION WORDS

alim

unwilling; do not want (polite)

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SUNDANESE TO ENGLISH

What 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 SUNDANESE

How do you say “unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese?

alim

To say “unwilling; do not want (polite)” in Sundanese, use alim.

COMMON QUESTIONS

alim 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.