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Basic Indonesian phrases
The phrases you will use most in Indonesian: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Indonesian | Meaning |
|---|---|
halo | Hello |
hai | Hi |
Selamat pagi | Good morning |
Selamat siang | Good afternoon |
Selamat malam | Good evening |
Selamat malam | Good night |
sampai jumpa | Goodbye |
Sampai jumpa lagi | See you later |
Sampai besok | See you tomorrow |
selamat datang | Welcome |
Senang berkenalan dengan Anda | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Indonesian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Apa kabar? | How are you? |
Saya baik-baik saja, terima kasih | I am fine, thank you |
Siapa nama Anda? | What is your name? |
Nama saya Anna | My name is Anna |
Anda berasal dari mana? | Where are you from? |
Apakah Anda bisa berbahasa Inggris? | Do you speak English? |
Saya tidak mengerti | I do not understand |
Bisa diulang? | Can you repeat that? |
Tolong bicara perlahan | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Indonesian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Terima kasih | Thank you |
Terima kasih banyak | Thank you very much |
Sama-sama | You are welcome |
tolong | Please |
maaf | Sorry |
Permisi | Excuse me |
ya | Yes |
tidak | No |
Travel
| Indonesian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Tolong! | Help! |
Di mana kamar mandinya? | Where is the bathroom? |
Berapa harganya? | How much is this? |
Tolong, minta tagihannya | The bill, please |
Saya mau minta air putih | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Indonesian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Aku mencintaimu | I love you |
Selamat | Congratulations |
Selamat ulang tahun | Happy birthday |
Bersulang! | Cheers! |
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