Indonesia Language
In general, avoid behaving in manners that contradict the local culture and values. It is best to have an overall idea of what constitutes poor conduct. Here are some suggestions to follow:
It is always polite to speak a couple of words in the local language. The Indonesians will be particularly delighted if you try to learn. Indonesia`s national language is called Bahia Indonesia. Most Indonesians speak both, their regional language and Bahia. Some common expressions are listed below.
Selma dating – Welcome
Kemble – You are welcome
Mad – Sorry
Yes – Yak
No – Tidal
Please – To long
Thank you – Terumi Kasich
Ape Akbar? – How are you?
Selma page – Good morning
Selma sang – Good day
Selma sore – Good afternoon
Selma madam – Good evening
Selma tidier – Good night
Selma making – Have a good meal!
Selma jalap – Goodbye
Premise – Excuse me
Name say… – My name is…
Karma – room
Karma Mandy – bathroom
kamar untuk seorang – single room
tempat tidur besar satu kamar – double room
Saya tersesat – I am lost
Saya sakit – I am ill
Bisa berbicara Bahasa Ingris di sini? – Do you speak English?
Saya tidak mengert – I don`t understand
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I am an Indonesian and I am glad to learn your effort to speak Indonesian Language. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of misspelling found here and there. Let me correct your Indonesian Language (Bahasa Indonesia) spellings:
Selma dating – Welcome; the correct one is Selamat Datang
Kemble – You are welcome; the correct one is Kembali
Mad – Sorry; the correct one is Maaf
Yes – Yak; the correct one is Ya
No – Tidal; the correct one is Tidak
Please – To long; the correct one is Tolong
Thank you – Terumi Kasich; the correct one is Terima Kasih
Ape Akbar? – How are you?; the correct one is Apa Kabar?
Selma page – Good morning; the correct one is Selamat Pagi
Selma sang – Good day; the correct one is Selamat Siang
Selma sore – Good afternoon; the correct one is Selamat Sore
Selma madam – Good evening; the correct one is Selamat Malam
Selma tidier – Good night; the correct one is Selamat Tidur
Selma making – Have a good meal!; the correct one is Selamat Makan
Selma jalap – Goodbye; the correct one is Selamat Jalan
Premise – Excuse me; the correct one is Permisi
Name say… – My name is…; the correct one is Nama saya adalah ……
Karma – room; the correct one is Kamar
Karma Mandy – bathroom; the correct one is Kamar Mandi
kamar untuk seorang – single room; the correct one is Kamar yang mempunyai 1 (satu) tempat tidur
tempat tidur besar satu kamar – double room; the correct one is Kamar yang mempunyai 2 (dua) tempat tidur
Saya tersesat – I am lost; It’s OK
Saya sakit – I am ill; It’s OK
Bisa berbicara Bahasa Ingris di sini? – Do you speak English?; the correct one is Apakah anda bisa berbicara Bahasa Inggris?
Saya tidak mengert – I don`t ; the correct one is Saya tidak mengerti