Essential Indonesian Phrases for Travelers

Indonesia is a vast archipelago filled with diverse cultures, languages, and people. As a traveler, knowing some essential Indonesian phrases can help you navigate through various situations and also show respect to the locals. Here are some must-know phrases and vocabulary along with their definitions and example sentences written in blue.

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Selamat pagi – Good morning
Selamat pagi, apa kabar? – Good morning, how are you?

Terima kasih – Thank you
Terima kasih sudah membantu saya. – Thank you for helping me.

Permisi – Excuse me
Permisi, boleh saya lewat? – Excuse me, may I pass through?

Tolong – Please/Help
Tolong, saya butuh arahan menuju hotel. – Please, I need directions to the hotel.

Ya – Yes
Ya, saya akan pesan nasi goreng itu. – Yes, I will order that fried rice.

Tidak – No
Tidak, saya tidak ingin tambah gula. – No, I don’t want extra sugar.

Berapa harganya? – How much is it?
Berapa harganya gelang ini? – How much is this bracelet?

Di mana toilet? – Where is the bathroom?
Maaf, di mana toilet? – Excuse me, where is the bathroom?

Saya tidak mengerti – I don’t understand
Maaf, saya tidak mengerti bahasa Indonesia. – Sorry, I don’t understand Indonesian language.

Bisa bicara bahasa Inggris? – Can you speak English?
Maaf, Bisa bicara bahasa Inggris? – Excuse me, can you speak English?

Saya mau ini – I want this
Saya mau ini, berapa harganya? – I want this, how much does it cost?

Saya mencari… – I am looking for…
Saya mencari stasiun kereta api. – I am looking for the train station.

Apa kabar? – How are you?
Apa kabar? Semoga hari Anda menyenangkan! – How are you? Hope you have a pleasant day!

Sampai jumpa – Goodbye
Sampai jumpa, terima kasih atas semuanya. – Goodbye, thank you for everything.

Mohon maaf – I am sorry
Mohon maaf, saya terlambat. – I am sorry, I am late.

Saya dari… – I am from…
Saya dari Amerika. – I am from America.

Saya tinggal di… – I live in…
Saya tinggal di hotel yang dekat pantai. – I live in a hotel near the beach.

Saya alergi… – I am allergic to…
Saya alergi kacang. – I am allergic to nuts.

Enak – Delicious
Makanannya enak sekali! – The food is very delicious!

Bisa kurang? – Can it be less? (Asking for a discount)
Bisa kurang harganya? – Can you reduce the price?

Mau kemana? – Where are you going?
Mau kemana? Saya bisa antar. – Where are you going? I can give you a ride.

Memorizing these essential Indonesian phrases will not only enhance your travel experience but also endear you to the locals, who typically appreciate the effort of a foreigner trying to learn their language. Remember, a warm smile and friendly demeanor are universal languages that can help bridge any communication gap. Selamat jalan (have a good trip)!

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