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Master Common Indonesian Phrases

An efficient technique for learning the most popular phrases in Indonesian is based on muscle memory and the spaced repetition technique. Regularly practicing typing these phrases improves your recall capability. Allocating 10 minutes daily to this exercise can enable you to master all crucial phrases in just two to three months.


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Why learning the most popular phrases in Indonesian is important

Learning the most common phrases in Indonesian at a beginner level (A1) is a crucial step in language acquisition for several reasons.

Solid foundation for further learning

By mastering the most frequently used phrases, you are essentially learning the building blocks of the language. This will make it easier to understand more complex sentences and conversations as you progress in your studies.

Basic communication

Even with a limited vocabulary, knowing common phrases can enable you to express basic needs, ask simple questions, and understand straightforward responses. This can be particularly useful if you are traveling to a country with Indonesian as a main language or interacting with Indonesian speakers.

Helps in comprehension

By familiarizing yourself with common phrases, you will be better equipped to understand spoken and written Indonesian. This can make it easier to follow conversations, read texts, and even watch films or television shows in Indonesian.

Helps to build confidence

Learning a new language can be daunting, but being able to successfully use and understand common phrases can provide a much-needed confidence boost. This can motivate you to continue learning and improving your language skills.

Cultural insight

Many common phrases are unique to a particular language and can provide insight into the culture and customs of its speakers. By learning these phrases, you are not only improving your language skills but also gaining a deeper understanding of culture.

Learning the most common phrases in Indonesian at a beginner level (A1) is an important step in language learning. It provides a foundation for further learning, enables basic communication, aids in comprehension, builds confidence, and offers cultural insight.


Essential Phrases for Everyday Conversation (Indonesian)

Halo apa kabarmu? Hello, how are you?
Selamat pagi. Good morning.
Selamat siang. Good afternoon.
Selamat malam. Good evening.
Selamat malam. Good night.
Selamat tinggal. Goodbye.
Sampai jumpa lagi. See you later.
Sampai berjumpa lagi. See you soon.
Sampai jumpa besok. See you tomorrow.
Silakan. Please.
Terima kasih. Thank you.
Terima kasih kembali. You're welcome.
Permisi. Excuse me.
Saya minta maaf. I'm sorry.
Tidak masalah. No problem.
Saya butuh... I need...
Saya ingin... I want...
Saya memiliki... I have...
saya tidak punya I don't have
Apakah kamu mempunyai...? Do you have...?
Menurut saya... I think...
menurutku tidak... I don't think...
Aku tahu... I know...
Aku tidak tahu... I don't know...
Saya lapar. I'm hungry.
Aku haus. I'm thirsty.
Saya lelah. I'm tired.
Saya sakit. I'm sick.
Saya baik-baik saja terima kasih. I'm fine, thank you.
Bagaimana perasaanmu? How do you feel?
Saya baik-baik saja. I feel good.
Saya merasa tidak enak. I feel bad.
Bolehkah aku membantumu? Can I help you?
Bisakah kamu membantuku? Can you help me?
Saya tidak mengerti. I don't understand.
Bisakah Anda mengulanginya? Could you repeat that, please?
Siapa namamu? What's your name?
Nama saya Alex My name is Alex
Senang berkenalan dengan Anda. Nice to meet you.
Berapa usiamu? How old are you?
Saya berumur 30 tahun. I am 30 years old.
Asalmu dari mana? Where are you from?
saya dari London I am from London
Apakah Anda berbicara bahasa Inggris? Do you speak English?
Saya bisa sedikit berbahasa Inggris. I speak a little English.
Saya tidak bisa berbahasa Inggris dengan baik. I don't speak English well.
Apa pekerjaanmu? What do you do?
Aku adalah seorang murid. I am a student.
Saya bekerja sebagai guru. I work as a teacher.
Saya suka itu. I like it.
Saya tidak menyukainya. I don't like it.
Apa ini? What's this?
Itu sebuah buku. That's a book.
Berapa banyak ini? How much is this?
Itu terlalu mahal. It's too expensive.
Apa kabarmu? How are you doing?
Saya baik-baik saja terima kasih. Dan kamu? I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Aku dari London I'm from London
Ya, saya berbicara sedikit. Yes, I speak a little.
Usiaku 30 tahun. I'm 30 years old.
Saya seorang pelajar. I'm a student.
Saya bekerja sebagai guru. I work as a teacher.
Itu sebuah buku. It's a book.
Bisakah Anda menolong saya? Can you help me, please?
Ya, tentu saja. Yes, of course.
Tidak, aku minta maaf. Saya sibuk. No, I'm sorry. I'm busy.
Di mana kamar mandi? Where is the bathroom?
Itu di sana. It's over there.
Jam berapa? What time is it?
Ini jam tiga tepat. It's three o'clock.
Mari makan sesuatu. Let's eat something.
Apakah kamu ingin kopi? Do you want some coffee?
Ya silahkan. Yes, please.
Tidak terima kasih. No, thank you.
Berapa harganya? How much is it?
Ini sepuluh dolar. It's ten dollars.
Bisakah saya membayar dengan kartu? Can I pay by card?
Maaf, hanya uang tunai. Sorry, only cash.
Permisi, di mana bank terdekat? Excuse me, where's the nearest bank?
Letaknya di sebelah kiri jalan. It's down the street on the left.
Bisakah Anda mengulanginya? Can you repeat that, please?
Bisakah Anda berbicara lebih lambat? Could you speak slower, please?
Maksudnya itu apa? What does that mean?
Bagaimana kamu mengucapkannya? How do you spell that?
Bisakah saya minta segelas air? Can I have a glass of water?
Ini dia. Here you are.
Terima kasih banyak. Thank you very much.
Tidak apa-apa. That's okay.
Seperti apa cuaca nya? What's the weather like?
Itu cerah. It's sunny.
Sedang hujan. It's raining.
Apa yang sedang kamu lakukan? What are you doing?
Saya sedang membaca buku. I'm reading a book.
Aku menonton TV. I'm watching TV.
Saya akan pergi ke toko. I'm going to the store.
Anda ingin datang? Do you want to come?
Ya, saya ingin sekali. Yes, I'd love to.
Tidak, saya tidak bisa. No, I can't.
Apa yang kamu lakukan kemarin? What did you do yesterday?
Aku pergi ke pantai. I went to the beach.
Saya tinggal di rumah. I stayed home.
Kapan ulang tahunmu? When is your birthday?
Itu pada tanggal 4 Juli. It's on July 4th.
Apakah kau bisa mengemudi? Can you drive?
Ya, saya punya SIM. Yes, I have a driver's license.
Tidak, saya tidak bisa mengemudi. No, I can't drive.
Saya sedang belajar mengemudi. I'm learning to drive.
Di mana Anda belajar bahasa Inggris? Where did you learn English?
Saya mempelajarinya di sekolah. I learned it at school.
Saya sedang mempelajarinya secara online. I'm learning it online.
Apa makanan favorit Anda? What's your favorite food?
Aku suka pizza. I love pizza.
Saya tidak suka ikan. I don't like fish.
Apakah anda pernah ke London? Have you ever been to London?
Ya, saya mengunjunginya tahun lalu. Yes, I visited last year.
Tidak, tapi aku ingin pergi. No, but I'd like to go.
Aku akan tidur. I'm going to bed.
Tidur nyenyak. Sleep well.
Semoga harimu menyenangkan. Have a good day.
Hati-hati di jalan. Take care.
Berapa nomor teleponmu? What's your phone number?
Nomor saya ... My number is ...
Bolehkan saya menelpon kamu? Can I call you?
Ya, hubungi saya kapan saja. Yes, call me anytime.
Maaf saya melewatkan telepon Anda. Sorry, I missed your call.
Bisakah kita bertemu besok? Can we meet tomorrow?
Dimana kita harus bertemu? Where shall we meet?
Mari kita bertemu di kafe. Let's meet at the cafe.
Jam berapa? What time?
Pukul 3 sore. At 3 PM.
Apakah itu jauh? Is it far?
Belok kiri. Turn left.
Belok kanan. Turn right.
Jalan lurus ke depan. Go straight ahead.
Ambil belokan kiri pertama. Take the first left.
Ambil belokan kanan kedua. Take the second right.
Letaknya di sebelah bank. It's next to the bank.
Letaknya di seberang supermarket. It's opposite the supermarket.
Itu dekat kantor pos. It's near the post office.
Itu jauh dari sini. It's far from here.
Bisakah saya menggunakan telepon Anda? Can I use your phone?
Apakah Anda memiliki Wi-Fi? Do you have Wi-Fi?
Apa kata sandinya? What's the password?
Ponselku mati. My phone is dead.
Bisakah saya mengisi daya ponsel saya di sini? Can I charge my phone here?
Saya perlu dokter. I need a doctor.
Panggil ambulan. Call an ambulance.
Saya merasa pusing. I feel dizzy.
Aku sedang sakit kepala. I have a headache.
Aku sakit perut. I have a stomachache.
Saya butuh apotek. I need a pharmacy.
Dimana rumah sakit terdekat? Where is the nearest hospital?
Saya kehilangan tas saya. I lost my bag.
Bisakah Anda menelepon polisi? Can you call the police?
Saya butuh bantuan. I need help.
Saya mencari teman saya. I'm looking for my friend.
Apakah kamu pernah melihat orang ini? Have you seen this person?
Saya tersesat. I'm lost.
Bisakah Anda menunjukkan kepada saya di peta? Can you show me on the map?
Saya butuh petunjuk. I need directions.
Tanggal berapa hari ini? What's the date today?
Jam berapa? What's the time?
Ini masih pagi. It's early.
Itu terlambat. It's late.
saya tepat waktu. I'm on time.
saya datang lebih awal. I'm early.
Saya terlambat. I'm late.
Bisakah kita menjadwal ulang? Can we reschedule?
Saya perlu membatalkan. I need to cancel.
Saya tersedia pada hari Senin. I'm available on Monday.
Jam berapa yang cocok untuk Anda? What time works for you?
Itu berhasil untuk saya. That works for me.
Kalau begitu aku sedang sibuk. I'm busy then.
Bisakah saya membawa teman? Can I bring a friend?
Aku disini. I'm here.
Kamu ada di mana? Where are you?
Saya sedang dalam perjalanan. I'm on my way.
Saya akan sampai di sana dalam 5 menit. I'll be there in 5 minutes.
Maaf saya terlambat. Sorry, I'm late.
Apakah perjalananmu menyenangkan? Did you have a good trip?
Ya, itu bagus sekali. Yes, it was great.
Tidak, itu melelahkan. No, it was tiring.
Selamat Datang kembali! Welcome back!
Bisakah kamu menuliskannya untukku? Can you write it down for me?
Saya merasa tidak enak badan. I don't feel well.
Menurutku itu ide yang bagus. I think it's a good idea.
Menurutku itu bukan ide yang bagus. I don't think that's a good idea.
Bisakah Anda memberi tahu saya lebih banyak tentang hal itu? Could you tell me more about it?
Saya ingin memesan meja untuk dua orang. I'd like to book a table for two.
Ini tanggal 1 Mei. It's the first of May.
Bisakah saya mencobanya? Can I try this on?
Di mana ruang pasnya? Where's the fitting room?
Ini terlalu kecil. This is too small.
Ini terlalu besar. This is too big.
Selamat pagi! Good morning!
Semoga harimu menyenangkan! Have a great day!
Ada apa? What's up?
Ada yang bisa saya bantu? Can I help you with anything?
Terima kasih banyak. Thank you so much.
Saya turut berduka mendengarnya. I'm sorry to hear that.
Selamat! Congratulations!
Kedengarannya bagus. That sounds great.
Bisakah Anda mengulanginya? Could you please repeat that?
Saya tidak menangkapnya. I didn't catch that.
Ayo segera menyusul. Let's catch up soon.
Bagaimana menurutmu? What do you think?
Aku akan memberitahu Anda. I'll let you know.
Bisakah saya mendapatkan pendapat Anda tentang ini? Can I get your opinion on this?
Aku tak sabar untuk itu. I'm looking forward to it.
Bagaimana saya bisa membantu Anda? How can I assist you?
Saya tinggal di kota. I live in a city.
Saya tinggal di kota kecil. I live in a small town.
Saya tinggal di pedesaan. I live in the countryside.
Saya tinggal di dekat pantai. I live near the beach.
Apa pekerjaanmu? What's your job?
Saya sedang mencari pekerjaan. I'm looking for a job.
Aku adalah seorang guru. I'm a teacher.
Saya bekerja di rumah sakit. I work in a hospital.
Saya lelah. I'm retired.
Apakah Anda memiliki hewan peliharaan? Do you have any pets?
Itu masuk akal. That makes sense.
Saya menghargai bantuan Anda. I appreciate your help.
Senang bertemu dengan anda. It was nice meeting you.
Mari kita tetap berhubungan. Let's keep in touch.
Perjalanan aman! Safe travels!
Semoga sukses. Best wishes.
Saya tidak yakin. I'm not sure.
Bisakah Anda menjelaskannya kepada saya? Could you explain that to me?
Aku sangat menyesal. I'm really sorry.
Berapa harga barang ini? How much does this cost?
Bolehkah saya minta tagihannya? Can I have the bill, please?
Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan restoran yang bagus? Can you recommend a good restaurant?
Bisakah Anda memberi saya petunjuk? Could you give me directions?
Di mana kamar kecil? Where is the restroom?
Saya ingin membuat reservasi. I'd like to make a reservation.
Bisakah kami minta menunya? Can we have the menu, please?
Saya alergi terhadap... I'm allergic to...
Itu akan makan waktu berapa lama? How long will it take?
Bisakah saya minta segelas air? Can I have a glass of water, please?
Kursi ini sudah dipesan? Is this seat taken?
Nama saya adalah... My name is...
Bisakah Anda berbicara lebih lambat? Can you speak more slowly, please?
Bisakah kamu membantuku? Could you help me, please?
Aku di sini untuk janji temuku. I'm here for my appointment.
Dimana saya bisa parkir? Where can I park?
Saya ingin mengembalikan ini. I'd like to return this.
Apakah Anda mengantarkan? Do you deliver?
Apa kata sandi Wi-Finya? What's the Wi-Fi password?
Saya ingin membatalkan pesanan saya. I'd like to cancel my order.
Bisakah saya minta tanda terimanya? Can I have a receipt, please?
Berapa nilai tukarnya? What's the exchange rate?
Apakah Anda menerima reservasi? Do you take reservations?
Apakah ada diskon? Is there a discount?
Jam bukanya jam berapa? What are the opening hours?
Bolehkah saya memesan meja untuk dua orang? Can I book a table for two?
Dimana ATM terdekat? Where's the nearest ATM?
Bagaimana cara menuju bandara? How do I get to the airport?
Bisakah Anda memanggil saya taksi? Can you call me a taxi?
Tolong, saya ingin kopi. I'd like a coffee, please.
Bisakah saya minta lagi...? Could I have some more...?
Apa arti kata ini? What does this word mean?
Bisakah kita membagi tagihannya? Can we split the bill?
Saya di sini untuk berlibur. I'm here on vacation.
Menu apa yang Anda sarankan? What do you recommend?
Saya mencari alamat ini. I'm looking for this address.
Seberapa jauh itu? How far is it?
Bisakah saya minta ceknya? Can I have the check, please?
Apa masih ada kamar di sini? Do you have any vacancies?
Saya ingin check out. I'd like to check out.
Bisakah saya meninggalkan barang bawaan saya di sini? Can I leave my luggage here?
Apa cara terbaik untuk mencapai...? What's the best way to get to...?
Saya memerlukan adaptor. I need an adapter.
Bolehkah saya minta petanya? Can I have a map?
Suvenir apa yang bagus? What's a good souvenir?
Bisakah saya mengambil foto? Can I take a photo?
Tahukah anda dimana saya bisa membeli...? Do you know where I can buy...?
Saya di sini untuk urusan bisnis. I'm here on business.
Bolehkah aku meminta check-out lebih lambat? Can I have a late checkout?
Dimana saya bisa menyewa mobil? Where can I rent a car?
Saya perlu mengubah pemesanan saya. I need to change my booking.
Apa keistimewaan setempat? What's the local specialty?
Bolehkah saya mendapatkan tempat duduk dekat jendela? Can I have a window seat?
Apa sarapan sudah termasuk? Is breakfast included?
Bagaimana cara saya terhubung ke Wi-Fi? How do I connect to the Wi-Fi?
Bisakah saya mendapatkan kamar bebas rokok? Can I have a non-smoking room?
Dimana saya bisa menemukan apotek? Where can I find a pharmacy?
Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan tur? Can you recommend a tour?
Bagaimana cara menuju stasiun kereta? How do I get to the train station?
Belok kiri di lampu lalu lintas. Turn left at the traffic lights.
Terus berjalan lurus ke depan. Keep going straight ahead.
Itu di sebelah supermarket. It's next to the supermarket.
Saya mencari Tuan Smith. I'm looking for Mr. Smith.
Bisakah saya meninggalkan pesan? Could I leave a message?
Apakah layanan sudah termasuk? Is service included?
Ini bukan yang saya pesan. This isn't what I ordered.
Menurutku ada kesalahan. I think there's a mistake.
Saya alergi terhadap kacang. I'm allergic to nuts.
Bisakah kita minta roti lagi? Could we have some more bread?
Apa kata sandi Wi-Finya? What's the password for the Wi-Fi?
Baterai ponselku habis. My phone's battery is dead.
Apakah Anda memiliki pengisi daya yang dapat saya gunakan? Do you have a charger I could use?
Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan restoran yang bagus? Could you recommend a good restaurant?
Pemandangan apa yang harus saya lihat? What sights should I see?
Apakah ada apotek di dekat sini? Is there a pharmacy nearby?
Saya perlu membeli beberapa prangko. I need to buy some stamps.
Dimana saya bisa mengirimkan surat ini? Where can I post this letter?
Saya ingin menyewa mobil. I'd like to rent a car.
Bisakah Anda memindahkan tas Anda? Could you move your bag, please?
Keretanya penuh. The train is full.
Kereta berangkat dari peron apa? What platform does the train leave from?
Apakah ini kereta ke London? Is this the train to London?
Berapa lama perjalanannya? How long does the journey take?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendelanya? Can I open the window?
Tolong, saya ingin tempat duduk dekat jendela. I'd like a window seat, please.
Aku merasa sakit. I feel sick.
Saya kehilangan paspor saya. I've lost my passport.
Bisakah Anda memanggilkan taksi untuk saya? Can you call a taxi for me?
Berapa jauh ke bandara? How far is it to the airport?
Jam berapa museum dibuka? What time does the museum open?
Berapa biaya masuknya? How much is the entrance fee?
Apa boleh saya memotret? Can I take photos?
Dimana saya bisa membeli tiket? Where can I buy tickets?
Itu rusak. It's damaged.
Bisakah saya mendapatkan pengembalian dana? Can I get a refund?
Saya hanya browsing, terima kasih. I'm just browsing, thank you.
Saya sedang mencari hadiah. I'm looking for a gift.
Apakah Anda memiliki warna lain? Do you have this in another color?
Bisakah saya membayar dengan mencicil? Can I pay in installments?
Ini adalah hadiah. Bisakah kamu membungkusnya untukku? This is a gift. Can you wrap it for me?
Saya perlu membuat janji. I need to make an appointment.
Saya punya reservasi. I have a reservation.
Saya ingin membatalkan pemesanan saya. I'd like to cancel my booking.
Saya di sini untuk konferensi. I'm here for the conference.
Dimana meja pendaftarannya? Where's the registration desk?
Bolehkah saya minta peta kotanya? Can I have a map of the city?
Dimana saya bisa menukarkan uang? Where can I exchange money?
Saya perlu melakukan penarikan. I need to make a withdrawal.
Kartu saya tidak berfungsi. My card isn't working.
Saya lupa PIN saya. I forgot my PIN.
Jam berapa sarapan disajikan? What time is breakfast served?
Apakah Anda memiliki pusat kebugaran? Do you have a gym?
Apakah kolam renangnya dipanaskan? Is the pool heated?
Saya perlu bantal tambahan. I need an extra pillow.
AC tidak berfungsi. The air conditioning isn't working.
Saya menikmati masa tinggal saya. I've enjoyed my stay.
Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan hotel lain? Could you recommend another hotel?
Saya telah digigit serangga. I've been bitten by an insect.
Aku kehilangan kunciku. I've lost my key.
Bolehkah saya menerima panggilan bangun tidur? Can I have a wake-up call?
Saya mencari kantor informasi turis. I'm looking for the tourist information office.
Bisakah saya membeli tiket di sini? Can I buy a ticket here?
Kapan bus berikutnya ke pusat kota? When's the next bus to the city center?
Bagaimana cara menggunakan mesin tiket ini? How do I use this ticket machine?
Apakah ada diskon untuk pelajar? Is there a discount for students?
Saya ingin memperbarui keanggotaan saya. I'd like to renew my membership.
Bisakah saya mengubah tempat duduk saya? Can I change my seat?
Saya ketinggalan pesawat. I missed my flight.
Di mana saya bisa mengambil bagasi saya? Where can I claim my luggage?
Apakah ada antar-jemput ke hotel? Is there a shuttle to the hotel?
Saya perlu menyatakan sesuatu. I need to declare something.
Saya bepergian dengan seorang anak. I'm traveling with a child.
Bisakah Anda membantu saya dengan tas saya? Can you help me with my bags?

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