Hello, thank you, sorry, please. Four words that carry more weight than anything else you will learn, because they are the ones that tell a stranger you are trying. The polite forms are here too, and they matter more than beginners expect. Press any line to hear it.
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Greetings & Basics
HaloHello
Terima kasihThank you
YaYes
TidakNo
MaafSorry / Excuse me
Apa kabar?How are you?
Saya baik-baik sajaI'm fine
Sampai jumpaGoodbye
Tidak apa-apaNo worries
Senang bertemu denganmuNice to meet you
Magic Little Words
Kata sopan (pria)Polite word (men)
Kata sopan (wanita)Polite word (women)
Kata tanya (ya/tidak)Question word (yes/no)
SudahAlready
AkanWill (future)
SedangRight now (-ing)
PalingThe most (superlative)
SangatVery / a lot
SedikitA little bit
JugaAlso / too
Formal & Polite
Anda (formal)You (very formal)
MohonPlease (formal)
Izinkan saya…May I… (permission)
Yth. …Dear… (formal letter)
Dengan hormatWith respect
Terima kasih banyak (formal)Thank you (very formal)
Mohon maafApologies (formal)
Senang melayani AndaHappy to serve you
Mohon tunggu sebentarPlease wait a moment (formal)
Sangat mendesakMost urgent
Compliments & Cheer
Hebat sekali!Very talented!
Bagus sekaliWell done
Bangga padamuProud of you
Jangan menyerahDon't give up
Percaya diriBelieve in yourself
Terus berjuangKeep fighting
MenakjubkanAmazing / impressive
Pertahankan!Keep it up!
Luar biasaOutstanding
Terima kasih tak menyerahThanks for not giving up
Reactions & Interjections
Wah!Wow!
Astaga!Whoa!
Yah, sayang!Oh no! / that's bad
Bagus banget!That's great!
Serius?!Really?!
Beruntungnya!Lucky you!
Sayang sekaliWhat a shame
KagetStartled / shocked
Eh?Huh? / eh?
Keren banget!Awesome!
Polite & Kind Words
Partikel sopan (penutur pria)Polite particle (male speaker)
Partikel sopan (penutur wanita)Polite particle (female speaker)
Maaf / permisiSorry / excuse me
Boleh minta…May I have…
Tolong bantuPlease help
Mohon / silakanKindly / please
Sama-sama / dengan senang hatiYou're welcome / gladly
Semoga beruntungGood luck
Silakan duluanPlease, go ahead
Terima kasih banyakThank you very much
Jangan malu-malu / tidak apa-apaNo need to be shy / it's fine
Dengan senang hatiMy pleasure
Useful Phrases
Selamat datangWelcome
Tidak masalahNo problem
Segera kembaliBe right back
Tunggu sebentarWait a moment
Silakan, anggap rumah sendiriMake yourself comfortable