Bahasa Indonesia is relatively simple and by using a few phrases or sentences, you’ll be more
appreciated and respected.
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 Pronouns & Titles
I/me – Saya/Aku
You – Anda/Kamu
We – Kami
He/She – Dia
They – Mereka
Mr. – Tuan
Miss – Nona
Mrs. – Nyonya
Questions
Can you help me? – Dapatkah Anda membantu/ menolong saya?
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?
Directions
Go up – Naik
Go down – Turun
Left – Kiri
Right – Kanan
Turn – Berputar
Front – Depan
Behind – Belakang
North – Utara
South – Selatan
East – Timur
West – Barat