Tuesday 24 August 2010

The Indonesian Language/ Bahasa Indonesia

New In Indonesia?

Here are some basics in Indonesian to help you get by.

Apa kabar? = How are you?

Siapa nama kamu? = What’s your name?

Mau ke mana? = Where are you going?

Saya mau ke ________. = I want to go to __________.

Berapa ini/itu? = How much is this/that?

Saya mau ini/itu. = I want this/that.

Jam berapa? = What time? What time is it?

Permisi kamu bisa bantu saya? = Excuse me, can you help me?

Pak = Sir- use for older men

Ibu = Mother - use for older women.

Mas = Bro- use for younger men.

Neng = Sis – use for younger women





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Satu

Dua

Tiga

Empat

Lima

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Tujuh

Delapan

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sepuluh

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Dua puluh

Tiga puluh

Empat puluh

Lima puluh

Enam puluh

Tujuh puluh

Delapan puluh

Sembilan puluh

Seratus

Dua ratus


Hundred = ratus

Thousand = ribu (1000 = seribu)

Million = juta

Example; 1250 = seribu dua ratus lima puluh

1,400,000 = satu juta empat ratus ribu

932 = Sembilan ratus tiga puluh dua

Indonesian people are very talkative and interested in why you are here and what you are doing. Instead of getting uptight or angry it’s better you enjoy it. Joking is okay. For example the question you will always get asked is, “Mau ke mana?” “Where are you going?” They don’t really expect a detailed answer it’s just a way to talk. Have fun, answer what you want. Tell them you’re going to the moon or looking for a girl. Saya mau ke bulan. Saya cari cewek. You will get a laugh and make Indonesians impression of foreigners better than those who get angry and tell them to f%£*& off. Believe me I know sometimes it can be annoying but better to learn nice replies it will make travelling much more pleasant in Indo.

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