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Essential words

Even if you don't want to learn Indonesian, you'll find that learning some basic voabulary can really help you get around Indonesia. Here we have provided some essential vocabualry which will really help anyone living, working or visiting Indonesia.

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Yes Ya
There are two main no's - but people will understand what you mean if you just use tidak.
No - for nouns Bukan
Used for verbs and adjectives Tidak e.g. Saya tidak suka itu – I don’t like that.
Don't Jangan
No/don’t e.g.  – Don’t do that! Jangan lakukan itu
No - slang, can be used with adjectives, verbs or nouns.

Nggak
Help! Tolong
Excuse me Permisi
Sorry Maaf
Thank you (lit. accept love) Terima kasih
You are welcome (lit. give it back)

Kembali
You are welcome (lit. same same)

Sama Sama
Note there is no please as such. You can say:  
Please help me Tolong bantu saya
Please sit down.

Silakan duduk
May I sit down? Boleh saya duduk?
Please do Silakan
What? Apa
Why? Mengapa?
Kenapa?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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