Hi/Hello
ha-lowHaloHow Are You?
ah-pha kha-barApa KabarFine
bha-ickBaikCan
bee-suhBisaThank You
terry-ma ka-seeTerima KasihThank You Very Much
terry-ma ka-see ba-n'yakTerima Kasih BanyakExcuse Me
per-me-seePermisiMy Name Is …
na-ma sigh-yaNama saya ...What’s Your Name?
see-a-pa na-ma mooSiapa nama-mu?Yes
ee-yaIyaYes, Correct
buh-narBenarNo
tee-duckTidakMaybe
mong-keenMungkinThis
ee-neeIniItu
ee-tooItuPlease
toh-longTolongYou’re Welcome
sa-ma sa-maSama SamaI’m Sorry
ma-aahfMaafGoodbye
sum-pie joom-paSampai JumpaDo You Speak English?
bee-sah bah-ha-sah ing-grisBisa bahasa Inggris?I Don’t Understand
sigh-ya tee-duck mung-er-teeSaya tidak mengertiPlease Repeat
toh-long dee oo-lungTolong diulangHow Much?
buh-rah-paBerapaCheap
moo-rahMurahToo Expensive
ther-la-loo ma-hallTerlalu MahalOkay, I’ll Take It
ba-ick sigh-ya m'owBaik, saya mauI Can’t Speak Indonesian
sigh-ya tee-duck bee-suh ba-ha-sa indonesiaSaya tidak bisa bahasa IndonesiaWhere?
dee-ma-naDimana?Where is The Hotel?
dee-ma-na hoh-tell n'yaDimana Hotelnya?When?
ka-punKapan?Turn Right
bay-lok kha-nanBelok KananTurn Left
bay-lok kee-reeBelok Kiri
Common Phrases
“When in Rome, do what Romans do.”
When you’re in Indonesia, it’s helpful to know some basic Indonesian phrases. The people there are known for being friendly, but only some speak English. Learning simple Indonesian expressions will let you communicate better and connect with the locals. Plus, using these phrases might even get you extra perks while traveling around the many islands.
This guide gives you some important words and phrases in Bahasa Indonesia that you can use during your trip. From saying hello to ordering food, you’ll have many chances to use these Indonesian words. Indonesians will be impressed if they see you’ve learned a few phrases before you came. It shows them that you care about their country. If you want to learn more about Bahasa Indonesia, this guide is an excellent place to start.