List of Indonesian Phrases Usually Used in Indonesia ---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- How do you do?
- Good Morning
- Good Afternoon
- Good bye
- Fine
- Welcome
| BAHASA INDONESIA- Apa kabar?
- Selamat Pagi
- Selamat Siang
- Selamat Tinggal
- Baik
- Selamat Datang
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PERSONAL PRONOUN AND TITLE- I
- You
- We
- He/She
- They
- Mr.
- Mrs
- Miss
| - Saya
- Kamu/Anda
- Kami
- Ia/Dia (both are genderless)
- Mereka
- Tuan
- Nyonya
- Nona
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QUESTION PHRASES- Can you help me?
- How do I get there?
- How far?
- How long will it make?
- How much (price)?
- What is this/that?
- What is your name?
- When?
- When?
- Why?
| - Dapatkah Anda membantu/menolong saya?
- Bagaimana cara untuk kesana?
- Seberapa jauh?
- Seberapa lama?
- Berapa harganya?
- Apa ini/itu?
- Siapa nama Anda?
- Kapan?
- Di mana?
- Kenapa/mengapa?
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DIRECTION PHRASES- Go up
- Go down
- Turn
- Right
- Left
- Front
- Behind
- North
- South
- East
- West
| - Naik
- Turun
- Berputar
- Kanan
- Kiri
- Depan
- Belakang
- Utara
- Selatan
- Timur
- Barat
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