Nothing amuses the locals like hearing a foreigner uttering some basic words and expressions in their local language. This is one way to instantly put a smile on a local’s face and get them to like you better. Knowing these basic Indonesian Greetings is guaranteed to make your travel in Indonesia that much more pleasant.
As Bahasa Indonesia also uses the Roman Alphabets (A to Z) just like English, most Indonesian letters have similar pronunciation to its English counterpart. So, if you have a basic grasp of English language pronunciation, you’re more than halfway to pronouncing these Indonesian words accurately.
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Halo
Hello
Terima kasih
Thank you
Permisi
Excuse me
Ya
Yes
Selamat Siang
Good Afternoon
Selamat Tinggal
Good bye
Apa Kabar
How are you?
Sama-sama
You are welcome (1)
Maaf
Sorry
Tidak
No
Selamat Malam
Good Night
Selamat Datang
Welcome
Baik
Good
Kembali
You are welcome (2)
Tidak apa-apa
It's alright / It's ok
Selamat Pagi
Good Morning
Selamat Sore
Good Evening
Sampai Jumpa
See you
