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Whilst we have some extra time on our hands, it is the perfect opportunity to plan (well) ahead and learn the native language of our next dream destination because let’s be honest, how many times have you gone on a holiday and wished you had?

 It’s a small but meaningful gesture to be able to say “hello” and “thank you” to those you encounter on your next trip.
To get you started, Bawah Reserve, one of Indonesia’s most exclusive off-grid eco resorts have put together a quick and easy introduction into Indonesian Bahasa so you can brush up on your basic pleasantries.
Quick and Easy Introduction to Indonesian Bahasa

Greetings:
Hi/hello = hi/hello
Selamat pagi = good morning
Selamat siang = good afternoon
Selamat malam = good evening
Terima kasih = thank you
Sampai jumpa lagi = see you soon
Makan pagi = breakfast
Makan siang = lunch
Makan malam = dinner
Useful Phrase: Selamat pagi, apa kabar? = Good morning, how are you?
Kabar baik = I am good.

Days of the week:
Day = Hari
Pagi = Morning
Siang= Noon
Sore= Afternoon
Malam=Evening
Sunday= Ahad / Minggu
Monday= Senin
Tuesday= Selasa
Wednesday= Rabu
Thursday= Kamis
Friday= Jumat
Saturday= Sabtu

Useful Phrase: Hari apa hari ini? – What day is today? Hari ini hari sabtu – Today is Sunday

Useful Verbs and Nouns:
Makan = eat
Makanan = food
Minum = drink
Minuman = something to drink
Air minum = water
Pantai = beach
Tidur = sleep
Jalan-jalan sore = afternoon stroll
Adjectives:
Hangat = warm
Cerah = sunny
Enak = delicious
Mengantuk = sleepy
Senang = happy

Useful Phrases:
Aku senang = I am happy
Saya tidak mengerti = I don’t understand.
Di mana toilet? = Where is the toilet?
Tolong bicara pelan-pelan = Please speak more slowly.