93 Common Indonesian Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Indonesian, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Indonesian, I've put together 93 basic Indonesian phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Indonesian on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Indonesian in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHalo2. How are you?Apa kabarmu?3. I’m fine, and you?Aku baik-baik saja, dan kamu?4. PleaseSilakan5. Thank youTerima kasih6. You’re WelcomeTerima kasih kembali7. GoodbyeSelamat tinggal8. CheersBersulang9. Excuse mePermisi10. I’m sorrySaya minta maaf11. What’s your name?Siapa namamu?12. My name is…Nama saya adalah…13. Nice to meet youSenang berkenalan dengan Anda14. Where are you from?Asalmu dari mana?15. I’m from…saya dari…16. How old are you?Berapa usiamu?17. I’m 35 years oldSaya berumur 35 tahun18. What do you do for a living?Apa pekerjaanmu?19. I’m a teacherSaya seorang guru20. What do you do for fun?Apa yang kamu lakukan untuk bersenang-senang?21. I like…saya suka…22. I don’t like…saya tidak suka…23. YesYa24. NoTIDAKLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?Apa anda bicara bahasa Inggris?26. I understandsaya mengerti27. I don’t understandSaya tidak mengerti28. I speak a little…aku berbicara sedikit…29. Could you please speak a little slower?Bisakah Anda berbicara sedikit lebih lambat?30. Could you repeat that?Bisa anda ulangi?31. How do you say…?Bagaimana kamu mengatakannya…?32. What does… mean?Apa maksudnya…?Shopping & Money
33. How much?Berapa harganya?34. I would like…saya ingin…35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?Bisakah saya membayar dengan kartu kredit/kartu debit?36. Here you goIni dia37. Could I see this?Bisakah saya melihat ini?38. What time do you close?Jam berapa kamu tutup?39. Do you have anything cheaper?Apa ada yang lebih murah?40. It’s too expensiveItu terlalu mahal41. I'll pay...saya akan membayar...42. Where can I exchange money?Dimana saya bisa menukarkan uang?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?Berapa harga tiket ke…?44. A return ticket to…Tiket pulang pergi ke…45. Here’s my passportIni paspor saya46. What time does the bus arrive?Jam berapa busnya tiba?47. What time does the train depart?Jam berapa kereta berangkat?48. Which platform?Platform yang mana?49. Is this seat taken?Kursi ini sudah dipesan?50. When is the next ferry to…?Kapan feri berikutnya ke…?51. Could you call me a taxi?Bisakah Anda memanggilkan saya taksi?52. I’d like to go to…Saya ingin pergi ke…53. Could you let me know when to get off?Bisakah Anda memberi tahu saya kapan harus turun?54. Where could I rent a bike?Dimana saya bisa menyewa sepeda?55. I’d like to rent a carSaya ingin menyewa mobilEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carSaya ingin menyewa mobil56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan restoran yang bagus?57. What would you recommend?Apa yang akan Anda rekomendasikan?58. What are some local specialties?Apa sajakah makanan khas setempat?59. What is the special of the day?Apa yang istimewa hari ini?60. Could I see the menu, please?Bisakah saya melihat menunya?61. A beer, pleaseTolong, bir62. Could I get the bill, pleaseBisakah saya mendapatkan tagihannya?63. I’m allergic to…Saya alergi terhadap…64. That was delicious!Itu enak sekali!65. This isn’t what I orderedIni bukan yang saya pesan66. Can I buy you a drink?Bolehkah aku membelikanmu minuman?67. Let’s have another!Ayo makan yang lain!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Bagaimana saya bisa sampai…?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Letaknya di kiri/kanan/lurus ke depan/70. How far is…?Seberapa jauh…?71. Where is the nearest ATM?Dimana ATM terdekat?72. Where can I find tourist information?Di mana saya dapat menemukan informasi wisata?73. Do you have a map?Apakah Anda memiliki peta?74. Can you show me that on the map?Bisakah Anda menunjukkannya pada saya di peta?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?Berapa biaya masuknya?76. What is that building?Gedung apa itu?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?Ada apa di bioskop malam ini?78. That’s a beautiful buildingItu bangunan yang indah79. What is there to see around here?Apa yang bisa dilihat di sekitar sini?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationSaya punya reservasi81. Do you have any double rooms available?Apakah Anda memiliki kamar double yang tersedia?82. Could I see the room?Bolehkah saya melihat kamarnya?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Saya ingin menginap selama… malam.84. Is breakfast included?Apa sarapan sudah termasuk?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workAC di kamar saya tidak berfungsi86. Could I get a different room?Bisakah saya mendapatkan ruangan lain?87. Is there a restaurant here?Apakah ada restoran di sini?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!Membantu!89. I need a police officerSaya membutuhkan seorang petugas polisi90. Is there pharmacy nearby?Apakah ada apotek di dekat sini?91. Can I use your phone?Bisakah saya menggunakan telepon Anda?92. Call the police/ambulance!Hubungi polisi/ambulans!93. Leave me alone!Tinggalkan aku sendiri!