Bahasa Indonesia is relatively simple and by using a few phrases or sentences, you’ll be more appreciated and respected. You can find Indonesian phrase books in good book shops.
But these few pointers below can help. Try slipping a few of them in daily conversations and ask whether you get it right. It’ll be a great ice-breaker.
English |
Bahasa Indonesia |
How do you do ? | Apa kabar? |
Good Morning | Selamat Pagi |
Good Afternoon | Selamat Siang |
Goodbye | Selamat Tinggal |
Fine | Baik |
Welcome | Selamat Datang |
Personal Pronoun & Title |
|
I | Saya |
You | Kamu/ Anda |
We | Kami |
He/ She | Ia/ Dia (both are genderless) |
They | Mereka |
Mr. | Tuan |
Miss | Nona |
Mrs | Nyonya |
Questions |
|
Can you help me? | Dapatkah Anda membantu/ menolong saya? |
How do I get there? | Bagaimana cara untuk kesana? |
How far? | Seberapa jauh? |
How long will it make? | Seberapa lama? |
How much (Price)? | Berapa harganya? |
What is this/ that? | Apa ini/ itu? |
What is your name? | Siapa nama Anda? |
When? | Kapan? |
Where? | Di mana? |
Why? | Kenapa/ mengapa? |
Direction |
|
Go up | Naik |
Go down | Turun |
Turn | Berputar |
Right | Kanan |
Left | Kiri |
Front | Depan |
Behind | Belakang |
North | Utara |
South | Selatan |
East | Timur |
West | Barat |