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Practical Indonesian to English translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in English.
Indonesian and English at a glance
| Indonesian | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Latn · Aa | Latn · Aa |
| Typical word order | SVO | SVO |
| Word spacing | halo · dunia | hello · world |
| Formality cues | kamu · Anda | you · Sir / Ms |
Common words and phrases in Indonesian and English
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| Halo | Hello |
| Selamat pagi | Good morning |
| Selamat malam | Good evening |
| Sampai jumpa | Goodbye |
| Tolong | Please |
| Terima kasih | Thank you |
| Sama-sama | You’re welcome |
| Permisi | Excuse me |
| Maaf | I’m sorry |
| Apa kabar? | How are you? |
| Baik, terima kasih | I’m fine, thank you |
| Ya | Yes |
| Tidak | No |
| Mungkin | Maybe |
| Saya tidak mengerti | I don’t understand |
| Bisakah Anda mengulanginya? | Could you repeat that, please? |
| Apakah Anda bisa berbahasa Inggris? | Do you speak English? |
| Saya butuh bantuan | I need help |
| Bisakah Anda membantu saya? | Can you help me? |
| Di mana kamar kecil? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Di mana…? | Where is…? |
| Berapa harganya? | How much does this cost? |
| Jam berapa sekarang? | What time is it? |
| Nama saya… | My name is… |
| Senang bertemu dengan Anda | Nice to meet you |
Before using your English translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in English and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified English speaker for a final review.