Bahasa Indonesian "Indonesian Language"
I thought it'd be interesting if I shared a few words and phrases that I've learned in Bahasa Indonesian. (Bahasa actually means language)
Greetings:
Halo - Hello
Selemat Pagi - Good Morning
Selemat Siang - Good Day (use during 12noon-3pm)
Selemat Sore - Good Afternoon ( use during 3pm - sun-down)
Selemat Malam - Good Evening (after dark)
Taxi Phrases:
Stop! - Stop
Kiri - left
Kanan - right
Terus - straight ahead
Lerus - straight (line)
Ini - here
Saya mau pergi ke ________. - I would like to go to _______.
Meals:
Makan pagi - breakfast
Makan siang - lunch
Makan malam - dinner
Makon - to eat, meal
Saya mau makan __________. - I would like to eat _________.
Words I use often:
Ma'af - sorry
Terima Kasih - thank you
Toilet - bathroom
Permisi - excuse me
Tolong - please
I'm learning more and more each day. Slowly but surely I will be able to speak to people. My goal is to not use a translator in church by February.
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