antri

Antri is an Indonesian verb meaning to wait in a line or to form a queue to receive goods or services. It describes the act of placing oneself in a single-file sequence so that each person can take their turn. Antri is widely used in daily life in Indonesia and other Malay-speaking communities, in settings such as banks, government offices, transportation hubs, shops, and service counters.

The noun for the line itself is antrean or antrian, and both terms are common in contemporary Indonesian. Related verb forms include mengantre, which explicitly conveys the act of queuing; the shorter form "antre" may appear in some dialects or informal speech. The expression "antrean online" refers to a digital queue or appointment system.

In usage, speakers typically say "Saya harus antre di loket" or "Saya harus mengantre di loket" to indicate waiting in line. Etiquette emphasizes forming a single line, allowing others to join at the end, not cutting in, and being mindful of children and the elderly. In busy contexts, lines may be supervised by staff or marked by floor indicators; some facilities use numbered tickets or virtual queuing to manage demand. The concept of antri reflects everyday practices around fair access to limited services and the social norms that govern orderly public behavior.