mertua
Mertua is a kinship term used in Indonesian and Malay languages to refer to one's spouse’s parents. It can denote both the father-in-law and the mother-in-law, depending on context, and is commonly used in everyday speech. To specify gender, speakers may say ayah mertua (father-in-law) or ibu mertua (mother-in-law), while mertua alone usually covers the couple’s parents-in-law in general.
The term is widely used across Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and among Malay-speaking communities in Singapore. It
Cultural norms surrounding mertua can influence marital dynamics. Some couples seek blessing and approval from their
In summary, mertua is the standard term for a spouse’s parents in Indonesian and Malay-speaking contexts, with