umurmu

Umurmu is the Indonesian phrase meaning "your age." It is formed by the noun umur, meaning age, plus the second-person possessive suffix -mu, which marks relation to you. The combination is commonly used in everyday speech to refer to or ask about a person’s age in informal contexts.

Usage and forms: It appears in questions such as "Berapa umurmu?" meaning "How old are you?" The more formal alternative is "Berapa usia Anda?" Other related forms include "umurku" (my age), "umurnya" (his/her age), and "umur kita" (our age). The sentence structure often uses "umur" without the word "tahun" when the age is stated, or it can include "tahun" as in "umurmu 20 tahun."

Etymology and usage notes: The word "umur" is native to Indonesian and Malay; the suffix "-mu" is a common possessive clitic in Indonesian pronouns. In formal contexts, speakers may prefer "usia" or "Berapa usia Anda?" Focus on register: the use of umur can be informal or casual, and may be less appropriate with older or unfamiliar individuals; observers should adjust register accordingly.

Related terms and usage guidance: Related terms include usia, which is the more formal word for age, and various possessor forms such as umurku and umurnya. Understanding their use helps in adapting formality and tone in Indonesian conversation.