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Common Phrases

Learning a few basic Indonesian phrases can make your trip smoother and help you connect with locals, many of whom may not speak English. This guide covers useful everyday expressions—from greetings to ordering food—so you can communicate confidently and show appreciation for Indonesian culture.

  • Hi/Hello

    ha-low
    Halo

  • How Are You?

    ah-pha kha-bar
    Apa Kabar

  • Fine

    bha-ick
    Baik

  • Can

    bee-suh
    Bisa

  • Thank You

    terry-ma ka-see
    Terima Kasih

  • Thank You Very Much

    terry-ma ka-see ba-n'yak
    Terima Kasih Banyak

  • Excuse Me

    per-me-see
    Permisi

  • My Name Is …

    na-ma sigh-ya
    Nama saya ...

  • What’s Your Name?

    see-a-pa na-ma moo
    Siapa nama-mu?

  • Yes

    ee-ya
    Iya

  • Yes, Correct

    buh-nar
    Benar

  • No

    tee-duck
    Tidak

  • Maybe

    mong-keen
    Mungkin

  • This

    ee-nee
    Ini

  • Itu

    ee-too
    Itu

  • Please

    toh-long
    Tolong

  • You’re Welcome

    sa-ma sa-ma
    Sama Sama

  • I’m Sorry

    ma-aahf
    Maaf

  • Goodbye

    sum-pie joom-pa
    Sampai Jumpa

  • Do You Speak English?

    bee-sah bah-ha-sah ing-gris
    Bisa bahasa Inggris?

  • I Don’t Understand

    sigh-ya tee-duck mung-er-tee
    Saya tidak mengerti

  • Please Repeat

    toh-long dee oo-lung
    Tolong diulang

  • How Much?

    buh-rah-pa
    Berapa

  • Cheap

    moo-rah
    Murah

  • Too Expensive

    ther-la-loo ma-hall
    Terlalu Mahal

  • Okay, I’ll Take It

    ba-ick sigh-ya m'ow
    Baik, saya mau

  • I Can’t Speak Indonesian

    sigh-ya tee-duck bee-suh ba-ha-sa indonesia
    Saya tidak bisa bahasa Indonesia

  • Where?

    dee-ma-na
    Dimana?

  • Where is The Hotel?

    dee-ma-na hoh-tell n'ya
    Dimana Hotelnya?

  • When?

    ka-pun
    Kapan?

  • Turn Right

    bay-lok kha-nan
    Belok Kanan

  • Turn Left

    bay-lok kee-ree
    Belok Kiri