English to Indonesian Family and People Words
If you are in need of translations for addressing people in Indonesian, then this page should definitely help. It is filled with several categories of English to Indonesian translations of family and people words.
First up you will find a section covering many types of pronouns (like I, you, he, she, we, etc.), then you will find sections for parents and grandparents, and children and siblings. Last up are some other family names that haven't yet been added to a specific category.
Family and People Words from English to Indonesian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of family words from Indonesian to English.
English to Indonesian for I and You
I ➔ Saya
You ➔ Anda (formal)
You ➔ Kamu (only used for friends and children)
You ➔ Saudara (used for brother/sister)
He, She, We, They from English to Indonesian
He/She ➔ Dia
We ➔ Kita (inclusive)
We ➔ Kami (exclusive)
They ➔ Mereka
Parents and Grandparents from English to Indonesian
Father/Mr. ➔ Bapak ("Pak")
Father ➔ Ayah
Mother/Mrs. ➔ Ibu ("Bu")
Grandma ➔ Nenek
Grandpa ➔ Kakek
Children and Siblings from English to Indonesian
Children ➔ Anak
Daughter ➔ Putri
Son ➔ Putra
Older brother ➔ Abang ("Bang" or "Bung")
Older brother/sister ➔ Kakak ("Kak")
Younger brother/sister ➔ Adik ("Oik")
Other English to Indonesian Family Members
Aunt ➔ Tante
Uncle ➔ Paman
Cousin ➔ Sepupu
This list of English to Indonesian family and people words was last updated on March 20, 2025.
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