Basic Vocabulary Words and Phrases

Basic Vocabulary Words

American English Bahasa Indonesia

1. I, me 1. Aku (Semi-formal form); Saya (Formal form)

2. You 2. Kamu (Semi-formal form); Anda (Formal form)
3. We/Us 3. Kita; Kami
4. They/Them 4. Mereka
5. He/She 5. Dia
6. It 6. Itu

1. Excellent 1. Sempurna
2. Very good/Great 2. Sangat baik
3. Good 3. Baik
4. Average 4. Rata-rata
5. So-so 5. Biasa saja
6. Poor/Bad 6. Buruk
7. Very poor/Very bad 7. Sangat buruk

1. Yes 1. Ya
2. No 2. Tidak

1. Right 1. Benar
2. Wrong 2. Salah

1. Yesterday 1. Kemarin
2. Today 2. Hari ini
3. Now 3. Sekarang
4. Tomorrow 4. Besok

1. This/These 1. Ini
2. That/Those 2. Itu
3. Here 3. Disini
4. There 4. Disana

1. What 1. Apa
2. Where 2. Dimana
3. When 3. Kapan
4. Why 4. Mengapa
5. How 5. Bagaimana
6. Who 6. Siapa

1. Mr. 1. Tuan
2. Mrs. 2. Nyonya
3. Miss 3. Saudari
Place Names
American English Bahasa Indonesia
Address/Location Alamat

Airport Bandar Udara;

Bandara (short form of “Bandar Udara”)

Bus/Train Station Stasiun Bus/Kereta;

Terminal Bus/Kereta

Hotel Hotel; Penginapan

House Rumah
Room Kamar
Bedroom Kamar tidur
Kitchen Dapur
Bathroom/Restroom Kamar mandi/Kamar kecil; toilet

Pharmacy Apotik
Hospital Rumah sakit

University Universitas
Campus Kampus
School Sekolah
Class Kelas

Museum Musium
Factory Pabrik
Temple Candi
Plantation Perkebunan
Mountain Gunung

Greetings
American English Bahasa Indonesia
Hello Halo
Hi Hai

Welcome Selamat datang

Good morning Selamat pagi
Good afternoon Selamat siang
Good evening Selamat malam
Good night Selamat tidur

Excuse me Permisi
Thank you/Thanks + very much Terima kasih + banyak
Sama-sama;
Terima kasih kembali;

You’re welcome Kembali (Short form of “Terima kasih kembali”)

How are you? Apa kabar?

I’m fine, thank you! Baik, terima kasih!
And you? Dan kamu?
How about you? Bagaimana dengan Anda?

Goodbye Selamat tinggal

Farewell Selamat jalan

Hurry up! Cepat!

Come on!/Let’s go! Ayo!

See you later Sampai bertemu lagi;

Sampai berjumpa nanti;
Sampai jumpa (short form of “Sampai berjumpa
nanti”)

Introductory Phrases
American English Bahasa Indonesia
What is your name? Nama kamu siapa?; Siapa namamu?
My name is _____ Nama saya _____
I’m _____ Saya _____
Nice to meet you Senang berkenalan dengan Anda; Senang bertemu Anda

Where are you from? Dari mana asal kamu?

I’m from ____(country) Saya dari ____
I’m ____(nationality). Saya orang ____

I have to go. Saya harus pergi.

Public Transportation
American English Bahasa Indonesia
How much is the fare? Berapa tarifnya?

Please take me to ____ Tolong antar saya ke ____

Is this going to ____? Apakah ini ke ____?
I want to go to ____ Saya mau pergi ke ____
Getting Directions
American English
I’m lost.
Can you help me?
Help (me)!
Can you call ___?
I’m looking for ____
Where is the ____ (place)
Asking for Help
American English
My Indonesian is bad.
I feel sick.
I need a doctor.
What time is it?
How much is this? (price)
Solving Misunderstandings
American English
I’m sorry/Sorry.
No problem/It’s okay.
Can you say it again?
Can you speak slowly?
Write it down please.
I don’t understand
I don’t know/I have no idea.
One moment please.
Expressing Good Wishes
American English
Bon appetit!
Enjoy (your meals)!
Congratulations!
Warm regards.
Good luck!
Sweet dreams.
Bahasa Indonesia
Saya tersesat.
Bisa bantu saya?
Tolong (saya)!
Bisa tolong hubungi ___?
Saya mencari ____
____ ada dimana?
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Indonesia saya buruk.
Saya merasa tidak sehat.
Saya perlu dokter.
Jam berapa sekarang?
Ini harganya berapa?
Bahasa Indonesia
Maaf.
Tidak apa-apa.
Bisa tolong diulangi?
Bisa bicara pelan-pelan?
Tolong tulis.
Saya tidak mengerti.
Saya tidak tahu.
Tunggu sebentar.
Bahasa Indonesia
Selamat makan.
Selamat menikmati!
Selamat!
Salam hangat.
Semoga sukses!
Mimpi indah.