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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on greetings and introductions in Indonesian! In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in Indonesian. Greetings are an important part of Indonesian culture and can vary depending on the time of day. Introductions, on the other hand, are essential for making connections and starting conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to greet people appropriately and introduce yourself confidently in Indonesian.

Greetings[edit | edit source]

In Indonesian, greetings are an essential part of daily interactions. They are used to show respect and politeness, and can vary depending on the time of day. Let's learn some common greetings in Indonesian:

Selamat Pagi[edit | edit source]

Selamat pagi means "good morning" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone in the morning, typically before 10 a.m. This greeting is a polite and respectful way to start the day. Indonesians often use selamat pagi when they meet someone for the first time in the morning or when they enter a place like a shop or office. It is considered impolite to skip the greeting and start a conversation without it.

Selamat Siang[edit | edit source]

Selamat siang means "good afternoon" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone during the daytime, typically between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Indonesians often use selamat siang when they meet someone for the first time in the afternoon or when they enter a place like a restaurant or school. This greeting is a way to acknowledge the time of day and show respect.

Selamat Sore[edit | edit source]

Selamat sore means "good evening" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone in the late afternoon or early evening, typically between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Indonesians often use selamat sore when they meet someone for the first time in the evening or when they enter a place like a friend's house or a park. This greeting is a way to acknowledge the time of day and show politeness.

Selamat Malam[edit | edit source]

Selamat malam means "good evening" or "good night" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone in the evening or at night, typically after 6 p.m. Indonesians often use selamat malam when they meet someone for the first time in the evening or when they are saying goodbye to someone before they go to sleep. This greeting is a way to wish someone a good evening or night and show respect.

Let's practice some greetings in Indonesian:

Vocabulary:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English
Selamat pagi	seh-lah-maht pah-ghee	Good morning
Selamat siang	seh-lah-maht see-ahng	Good afternoon
Selamat sore	seh-lah-maht soh-ray	Good evening
Selamat malam	seh-lah-maht mah-lahm	Good night

Examples:

Selamat pagi! Apa kabar? (Good morning! How are you?)
Selamat siang! Nama saya Rina. (Good afternoon! My name is Rina.)
Selamat sore! Ini teman saya, Budi. (Good evening! This is my friend, Budi.)
Selamat malam! Sampai jumpa besok. (Good night! See you tomorrow.)

Remember to use the appropriate greeting based on the time of day and context. Indonesians appreciate when foreigners make an effort to use the correct greetings.

Introductions[edit | edit source]

Introducing yourself is an essential part of building relationships and starting conversations. In Indonesian, introductions are typically done by stating your name and providing some basic information about yourself. Let's learn how to introduce yourself in Indonesian:

Vocabulary:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English
Nama saya	nah-ma sah-yah	My name is
Saya dari	sah-yah dah-ree	I am from
Senang bertemu denganmu	seh-nahng behr-teh-moo dehng-ahn-moo	Nice to meet you
Apa kabar?	ah-pah kah-bahr	How are you?
Baik-baik saja	bah-eek bah-eek sah-jah	I'm fine

Examples:

Nama saya Rina. Saya dari Jakarta. (My name is Rina. I am from Jakarta.)
Senang bertemu denganmu. Apa kabar? (Nice to meet you. How are you?)
Saya baik-baik saja. Terima kasih. (I'm fine. Thank you.)

When introducing yourself, it is common to shake hands and maintain eye contact. Indonesians appreciate when you show interest in their culture and ask polite questions about their background or interests.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have learned how to greet people and introduce yourself in Indonesian. Greetings and introductions are essential for daily interactions and can help you build relationships with native speakers. Remember to use the appropriate greeting based on the time of day and context, and to introduce yourself politely by stating your name and providing some basic information about yourself. Practice these greetings and introductions with native speakers to improve your fluency and cultural understanding. Terima kasih (thank you) for learning with us!

Table of Contents - Indonesian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Pronouns and Greetings

Personal Pronouns
Greetings and Introductions

Basic Grammar

Daily Life

Sentence Structure

Indonesian Culture

Travel and Transportation

Verb Tenses

Shopping and Bargaining

Indonesian Arts

Modal Verbs

Colors and Shapes

Comparative and Superlative

Indonesian Traditions

Emergencies

Indirect and Direct Speech

Jobs and Professions

Indonesian Holidays

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Indonesian - Greetings - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on greetings and introductions in Indonesian! In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people and introduce yourself in Indonesian. Greetings are an important part of Indonesian culture and can vary depending on the time of day. Introductions, on the other hand, are essential for making connections and starting conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to greet people appropriately and introduce yourself confidently in Indonesian.
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-As a beginner in Indonesian, it is important to learn how to greet and introduce yourself. In this lesson, we will focus on common Indonesian greetings and expressions used in daily conversations.
+== Greetings ==
+In Indonesian, greetings are an essential part of daily interactions. They are used to show respect and politeness, and can vary depending on the time of day. Let's learn some common greetings in Indonesian:
+=== Selamat Pagi ===
+Selamat pagi means "good morning" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone in the morning, typically before 10 a.m. This greeting is a polite and respectful way to start the day. Indonesians often use selamat pagi when they meet someone for the first time in the morning or when they enter a place like a shop or office. It is considered impolite to skip the greeting and start a conversation without it.
+=== Selamat Siang ===
+Selamat siang means "good afternoon" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone during the daytime, typically between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Indonesians often use selamat siang when they meet someone for the first time in the afternoon or when they enter a place like a restaurant or school. This greeting is a way to acknowledge the time of day and show respect.
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Indonesian/Vocabulary/Animal-Sounds|Animal Sounds]] & [[Language/Indonesian/Vocabulary/Time|Time]].</span>
+=== Selamat Sore ===
-== Indonesian Greetings ==
+Selamat sore means "good evening" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone in the late afternoon or early evening, typically between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Indonesians often use selamat sore when they meet someone for the first time in the evening or when they enter a place like a friend's house or a park. This greeting is a way to acknowledge the time of day and show politeness.
-Indonesian culture values politeness and respect, so greetings are an important part of daily interactions. Depending on the time of day, the appropriate greeting may vary. Here are some of the most common greetings in Indonesian:
+=== Selamat Malam ===
+Selamat malam means "good evening" or "good night" in Indonesian. It is used to greet someone in the evening or at night, typically after 6 p.m. Indonesians often use selamat malam when they meet someone for the first time in the evening or when they are saying goodbye to someone before they go to sleep. This greeting is a way to wish someone a good evening or night and show respect.
+Let's practice some greetings in Indonesian:
+'''Vocabulary:'''
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Indonesian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Selamat pagi || [səˈlamat ˈpɑ.ɡi] || Good morning
+| Selamat pagi || seh-lah-maht pah-ghee || Good morning
 |-
-| Selamat siang || [səˈlamat ˈsjɑŋ] || Good afternoon
+| Selamat siang || seh-lah-maht see-ahng || Good afternoon
 |-
-| Selamat sore || [səˈlamat ˈso.re] || Good evening
+| Selamat sore || seh-lah-maht soh-ray || Good evening
 |-
-| Selamat malam || [səˈlamat ˈma.lam] || Good night
+| Selamat malam || seh-lah-maht mah-lahm || Good night
 |}
-Note that selamat means "congratulations" or "good," and is often used as a general greeting or expression of good wishes.
+'''Examples:'''
-Aside from selamat, there are other common Indonesian greetings you will frequently hear:
+* Selamat pagi! Apa kabar? (Good morning! How are you?)
+* Selamat siang! Nama saya Rina. (Good afternoon! My name is Rina.)
+* Selamat sore! Ini teman saya, Budi. (Good evening! This is my friend, Budi.)
+* Selamat malam! Sampai jumpa besok. (Good night! See you tomorrow.)
-* Hai! - Hi!
+Remember to use the appropriate greeting based on the time of day and context. Indonesians appreciate when foreigners make an effort to use the correct greetings.
-* Halo! - Hello!
-* Apa kabar? - How are you?
-== Introducing Yourself ==
+== Introductions ==
-When meeting someone new, it is important to introduce yourself properly. Here are some common phrases to use when introducing yourself in Indonesian:
+Introducing yourself is an essential part of building relationships and starting conversations. In Indonesian, introductions are typically done by stating your name and providing some basic information about yourself. Let's learn how to introduce yourself in Indonesian:
-* Nama saya ... - My name is ...
+'''Vocabulary:'''
-* Saya berasal dari ... - I am from ...
-* Senang bertemu denganmu - Nice to meet you
-* Ini teman saya - This is my friend
-For example, you could introduce yourself like this:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Indonesian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Nama saya || nah-ma sah-yah || My name is
+|-
+| Saya dari || sah-yah dah-ree || I am from
+|-
+| Senang bertemu denganmu || seh-nahng behr-teh-moo dehng-ahn-moo || Nice to meet you
+|-
+| Apa kabar? || ah-pah kah-bahr || How are you?
+|-
+| Baik-baik saja || bah-eek bah-eek sah-jah || I'm fine
+|}
-* Nama saya Sarah. Saya berasal dari Amerika. Senang bertemu denganmu.
+'''Examples:'''
-Or, if you want to introduce a friend:
+* Nama saya Rina. Saya dari Jakarta. (My name is Rina. I am from Jakarta.)
+* Senang bertemu denganmu. Apa kabar? (Nice to meet you. How are you?)
+* Saya baik-baik saja. Terima kasih. (I'm fine. Thank you.)
-* Ini teman saya, Lisa. Dia juga berasal dari Amerika.
+When introducing yourself, it is common to shake hands and maintain eye contact. Indonesians appreciate when you show interest in their culture and ask polite questions about their background or interests.
-== Tips for Using Indonesian Greetings ==
+== Conclusion ==
-As mentioned earlier, Indonesian culture values politeness and respect, so it is important to use the appropriate greeting in different situations. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
+Congratulations! You have learned how to greet people and introduce yourself in Indonesian. Greetings and introductions are essential for daily interactions and can help you build relationships with native speakers. Remember to use the appropriate greeting based on the time of day and context, and to introduce yourself politely by stating your name and providing some basic information about yourself. Practice these greetings and introductions with native speakers to improve your fluency and cultural understanding. Terima kasih (thank you) for learning with us!
-* Use selamat pagi until around 11 am, then switch to selamat siang until around 3 pm. After that, use selamat sore until the evening, and then selamat malam.
-* When entering someone's home, it is customary to say selamat datang, which means "welcome."
-* In formal situations, it is often appropriate to use the more respectful greeting salam or salam sejahtera, which both mean "peace be upon you."
-* When speaking to someone who is older, it is polite to add the word Pak (for men) or Ibu (for women) before their name.
-By using appropriate greetings and introducing yourself properly, you can show respect for Indonesian culture and make a good impression on those around you.
-== Practice Exercise ==
-To practice using the Indonesian greetings and introducing yourself, try to have a conversation with a friend using some of the phrases you learned in this lesson. You could start by saying selamat siang and introducing yourself, then ask how your friend is doing using apa kabar. Try to use as many of the greetings and introduction phrases as possible, and have fun!
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-==Sources==
-* [https://blogs.transparent.com/indonesian/introductions-and-greetings-in-indonesian/ Indonesian Introduction/Greetings | Indonesian Language Blog]
-* [https://www.indonesianpod101.com/lesson/basic-bootcamp-1-self-introductions-basic-greetings-in-indonesian/ Self Introductions - Basic Greetings in Indonesian - IndonesianPod101]
-* [https://www.tripsavvy.com/saying-hello-in-indonesian-1458407 Indonesian Greetings: How to Say Hello in Indonesia]
-* [https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahasa_Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia]
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+==Sources==
+* [https://blogs.transparent.com/indonesian/introductions-and-greetings-in-indonesian/ Indonesian Introduction/Greetings | Indonesian Language Blog]
+* [https://www.indonesianpod101.com/lesson/basic-bootcamp-1-self-introductions-basic-greetings-in-indonesian/ Self Introductions - Basic Greetings in Indonesian - IndonesianPod101]
+* [https://www.tripsavvy.com/saying-hello-in-indonesian-1458407 Indonesian Greetings: How to Say Hello in Indonesia]
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