teman tapi mesra

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of teman (“friend”) +‎ tapi (“but”) +‎ mesra (“intimate”). Popularized by Ratu as song title in 2005.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /təˈman ˈtapi məsˈra/

Phrase

teman tapi mesra

1. friend in romantic friendship.
2. friend with benefits