Greetings
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Halo!
ENHi!
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Selamat pagi!
ENGood morning!
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Selamat siang!
ENGood afternoon! (midday)
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Selamat sore!
ENGood afternoon! (late afternoon)
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Selamat malam!
ENGood evening!
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Apa kabar?
ENHow are you?
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Kabar baik, terima kasih.
ENI'm well, thank you.
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Baik-baik saja.
ENI'm doing fine.
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Kamu apa kabar?
ENAnd how about you?
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Nama saya Lin.
ENMy name is Lin.
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Siapa nama kamu?
ENWhat's your name?
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Senang bertemu dengan Anda.
ENNice to meet you.
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Saya dari Jepang.
ENI'm from Japan.
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Saya sedang liburan di sini.
ENI'm here on vacation.
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Ya, betul.
ENYes, that's right.
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Tidak, terima kasih.
ENNo, thank you.
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Terima kasih banyak!
ENThank you so much!
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Sama-sama.
ENYou're welcome.
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Permisi.
ENExcuse me. (getting attention / passing by)
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Maaf, saya tidak mengerti.
ENSorry, I don't understand.
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Maaf, bisa diulang?
ENSorry, could you say that again?
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Tolong pelan-pelan.
ENSlowly, please.
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Saya sedikit bisa bahasa Indonesia.
ENI can speak a little Indonesian.
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Tidak apa-apa.
ENIt's okay. / No problem.
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Sampai jumpa!
ENSee you!
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Sampai jumpa besok.
ENSee you tomorrow.
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Hati-hati di jalan.
ENTake care on your way.
These are the first words you'll use in Indonesia — the warm greetings and simple introductions that open every conversation. Learn to say "Selamat pagi!" to the warung owner, "Nama saya..." when you meet someone new, and "Terima kasih banyak!" with a smile, and you'll feel at home from day one. A friendly "Apa kabar?" and a polite "Permisi" go a long way with the people you meet.