Language - Helpful words & phrases
The national language of Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia. Although English is
widely spoken and understood, it can be both polite and useful for visitors to
learn a few basic phrases in Bahasa Indonesia. Listed below are some common
phrases translated from English into Bahasa Indonesia which may be helpful to
you during your holiday in Bali.
| English | Bahasa Indonesia |
|---|
|
Good [morning |day |afternoon |evening] |
Selamat [pagi |siang |sore |malam] |
|
Yes |
Ya |
|
No |
Tidak |
|
Excuse me |
Permisi |
|
Hello | Good-bye |
Halo | Selamat tinggal |
|
Please |
Mohon |
|
Thank you |
Terima kasih |
|
You are welcome |
Sama-sama / kembali |
|
My name is |
Nama saya... |
|
How are you? What's new? |
Apa kabar? |
|
Fine, and you? (to man | woman) |
Baik, dan [Bapak | Ibu]? |
|
I don't speak Indonesian. |
Saya tidak bisa bahasa Indonesia. |
|
Do you speak English? |
Bisa bahasa Inggris? |
|
Please [sit down | come in] |
Silakan[ duduk | masuk]. |
|
Breakfast |Lunch | Dinner |
Sarapan|Makan siang|Makan malam |
|
What is [this | that]? |
Apa [ini | itu]? |
|
How much is [this | that]? |
Berapa [ini |itu]? |
|
How [much | many]? |
Berapa? |