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==Sources==
==Sources==
Polyglot Club thanks '''Jennifer Runner''' for her outstanding work in collecting some of the phrases for this Indonesian lesson. 👍


Her objective is, like the Polyglot Club, to promote intercultural communication and understanding and to raise awareness of linguistic diversity in the world. ✨
* http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
 
*More information on her website: http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/


==Free Indonesian Lessons==
==Free Indonesian Lessons==

Revision as of 18:20, 30 January 2022


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🤗 Indonesian Greetings for Everyday Life

Hi Indonesian learners! 😃


Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Indonesian?

Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.

If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Indonesian, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.


Let’s get started! 🤗

Greetings

English Indonesian
general greeting (informal) Halo
general greeting Selamat siang*
morning greeting Selamat pagi*
afternoon greeting Selamat sore*
evening greeting Selamat malam*
welcome greeting Selamat datang*
general greeting Salam
how are you? Apa kabar?
reply to Apa kabar Kabar baik
morning greeting, literally: "have you eaten breakfast yet?" Sudah sarapan?
reply to Sudah sarapan Sudah
informal greeting Hai
informal morning greeting used in Jakarta 'Met pagi
informal evening greeting used in Jakarta 'Met malam

* Selamat means "safe, happy, healthy", among other things. However, when used as greetings, it can't stand alone. It has to be accompanied with a noun, such as selamat datang (welcome) etc.

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