English to Indonesian Common Phrases and Words
It's important to learn some common words you may hear when conversing in Indonesian. Below you will find several such phrases, plus logical responses to those phrases, so you'll know what to say if you come face-to-face with these common conversation topics.
Below you will find phrases and responses like I don't understand and please speak slowly. Plus other key phrases like do you speak English and I can't speak Indonesian. Scroll down for these and 30+ other useful phrases.
English to Indonesian Common Words and Phrases:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Indonesian. You can also view this list with translations from Indonesian to English.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
Thank you ➔ Terima kasih
You're welcome ➔ Kembali
Same to you ➔ Sama sama
Pardon me ➔ Ma'af
What's this? ➔ Apa ini?
I don't understand ➔ Saya tidak mengerti
Please speak slowly ➔ Tolong, berbicara lebih pelan
Do you speak English? ➔ Apa bisa berbahasa Inggris?
I can't speak Indonesian ➔ Saya tidak bisa bicara Bahasa Indonesia
What is your name? ➔ Siapa namanya? ("Who is your name", literally speaking)
My name is... ➔ Nama saya...
Who's that? ➔ Siapa itu?
How are you? ➔ Apa kabar?
I am fine ➔ Kabar baik
What time is it? ➔ Jam berapa?
It is eight thirty ➔ Jam setengah sembilan ("half nine", literally speaking)
Where are you from? ➔ Dan mana?
I'm from America ➔ Saya dari Amerika
Where are you going? ➔ Mau ke mana?
I'm just taking a walk ➔ Jalan-jalan saja
How old are you? ➔ Umurnya berapa?
I am 31 years old ➔ Umur saya tiga pulu satu tahun
Are you married? ➔ Sudah kawin belum?
Yes, I am ➔ Yah, sudah
Not yet ➔ Belum
May I know your a/s/l? ➔ Boleh tahu a/s/l? (age/sex/location)
Who ➔ Siapa
What ➔ Apa
When ➔ Kapan
Where ➔ Oi mana
Why ➔ Kenapa
Why ➔ Mengapa
How ➔ Bagaimana
How much/many? ➔ Berapa?
Which ➔ Yang mana
*Common words and phrases last updated: October 18, 2024.
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