Although intended primarily for Indonesian users, the dictionary will be helpful to speakers of English who wish to know the Indonesian equivalent of an English word or phrase.

This dictionary is a comprehensive listing which attempts to embody a high percentage of the most common words and phrases in American English, with American orthography and pronunciation, along with the Indonesian equivalent. Although this dictionary has been prepared primarily for the use of Indonesians, various devices have been employed to assist in making it useful to speakers of English who wish to find the Indonesian equivalent for an English word or phrase.