Greeting in Indonesia
Knowing how to say hello in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is going to come in very handy while traveling there. Sure, "hi" and "hello" work in Indonesia like everywhere else, but using some basic Indonesian greetings leads to more fun during interactions.In places such as Sumatra, you'll leave a wake of "Hello, mister!" everywhere you walk. The locals love to say hello; they'll really be tickled when you return the greetings in Bahasa Indonesia. The smiles are worth the effort to learn a few words.
But not just in Indonesia. Being able to competently greet people in their own languages helps to break the cultural ice. Doing so may differentiate you from the visitors who care only about interacting with other travelers. Showing an interest in the people always goes a long way. If nothing else, knowing how to say hello in the local language helps you connect with a place a bit more.
Don't worry: There's no need to start memorizing an extensive Bahasa vocabulary. This is going to be easier than you think.
Indonesian |
English |
Thai |
| Halo | Hello | สวัสดี |
| Selamat Pagi | Good morning | สวัสดีตอนเช้า |
| Selamat Siang | Good afternoon | สวัสดีตอนกลางวัน |
| Selamat Sore | Good evening | สวัสดีตอนเย็น |
| Apa Kabar? | How are you ? | เป็นอย่างไรบ้าง? |
| Maaf! | Sorry! | ขอโทษ! |
| Terima Kasih | Thank You | ขอบคุณ |
| Selamat Jalan | Goodbye | ลาก่อน |
