But these few pointers below can help. Try slipping a few of them in daily conversations and ask whether you get it right. It’ll be a great ice-breaker.
| English | Indonesian |
| How do you do? Good morning Good afternoon Goodbye Bon voyage Fine Welcome |
Apa kabar? Selamat Pagi Selamat Siang Selamat Tinggal Selamat Jalan Baik Selamat Datang |
| Personal Pronoun & Title | |
| I You We He/She They Mr. Miss Mrs |
Saya Kamu/Anda Kami Ia/Dia(both are genderless) Mereka Tuan Nona Myonya |
| Questions | |
| Can you help me? How do I get there? How far? How long will it make? How much (price)? What is this/that? What is your name? When? Where? Why? |
Dapatkah Anda membantu/ menolong saya? Bagaimana cara untuk ke sana? Seberapa jauh? Seberapa lama? Berapa harganya? Apa ini/ itu? Siapa nama Anda? Kapan? Di mana? Kenapa/ mengapa? |
| Directions | |
| Go up Go down Turn Right Left Front Behind North South East West |
Naik Turun Berputar Kanan kiri Depan Belakang Utara Selatan Timur Barat |