Bahasa Indonesia
Before you head of to Indonesia, it’s a good idea to practice a little Bahasa Indonesia. Though most Balinese in the tourist areas can speak English, it’s fun to learn the basics of a foreign language and you will get more respect. As you might know, Bahasa Indonesia is the general language of Indonesia, but the Balinese speak Bahasa Bali with each-other. So grab a coffee and learn Bahasa Indonesia online, or print it out and study it in the airplane on your way to Bali
Short sentences;
| Selamat pagiSelamat siang
Selamat sore Selamat malam Apa kabar? Baik baik (saja) Ya Tidak Permisi! Silahkan Silahkan duduk Silahkan masuk Sampai jumpa (lagi) Sampai nanti Selamat jalan Selamat tinggal Terima kasih (banyak) Sama sama/Kembali Saya lapar/Kami lapar Saya haus/Kami haus Saya minta cola/bir Bapak/Pak Ibu/Bu Dari mana? Saya dari Australia Tinggal dimana? Siapa nama anda? Nama saya Peter Di mana (kamar kecil?) Kiri Kanan |
Good morningGood afternoon (11 am - 3 pm)
Good afternoon (3 pm – 6 pm) Good evening How are you? I’m good Yes No Excuse me (draw attention to ask something/to pass) Here you go Please take a seat Please come in See you next time See you later (today) Goodbye (to the person who is going)/Have a good trip Goodbye (to the person who is staying) Thank you (very much) Thank you too I am hungry/We are hungry I am thirsty/We are thirsty I want cola/beer Sir (also father) Madam (also mother) Where are you from? I am from Australia Where do you stay / live? What is your name My name is Peter Where is (the restroom?) Left Right |
