Last updated on May 8, 2022
Indonesians are known for their hospitality and kindness. Any attempt to converse with them in Bahasa Indonesia will make them smile. It is the best way to practice and a great way to make a connection.
| Selamat Pagi | Good morning, from sunrise to 10.30 – 11.00 AM |
| Selamat Siang | Good afternoon, 10.30 to approximately 3.00 – 04.00 PM |
| Selamat Sore | Good afternoon, from 3.00 PM to sunset |
| Selamat Malam | from sunset to sunrise |
| Apa kabar? | How are you? |
| Baik-baik saja | just fine |
| Baik | good, fine or well |
| Biasa | usual, normal, ordinary |
| Saya juga baik | I am fine too |
| Tidak baik | Not good |
| Kurang baik | Not so good |
| Sibuk sekali | Very busy |
| Bagaimana dengan ibu? or Bapak?* | How about you? (to female or male) |
| Dan ibu (Bapak)?* | And you? (to female/male) |
| Dan Anda? | And you? |
| Terima kasih | Thank you |
| Sama sama | you are welcome or same to you. |
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