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         Indonesia

How do you do?     Apa kabar?
Good morning     Selamat pagi
Good afternoon     Selamat siang
Goodbye     Selamat tinggal
Bon voyage     Selamat jalan
Fine     Baik
Welcome     Selamat datang

Personal Pronoun & Title      
I             Saya
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 ke sana?
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

Source : www.indonesiatravel.biz.com/bahasa-indonesia.html

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