Spoken Language in Indonesia
So, to start, let's take a step back and look at the history of Indonesian language. It all began in the 7th century, when Sanskrit and Pali were the cool kids on the block. But, as time went on, Malay became the dominant language, and eventually, it evolved into Modern Indonesian.
Now, you might be thinking, "Wait, isn't Indonesian just a simplified version of Malay?" Well, not exactly, my friend. While they do share some similarities, Indonesian has its own unique twist and turns, with influences from Dutch, Portuguese, and even English!