Greetings and Introductions
Master the fundamentals of Indonesian language
Module 1: Greetings and Introductions
Skill 1 – Greetings & Saying Goodbye
Greetings are the first step to polite and friendly communication. In Indonesian, greetings are used according to the time of day, the situation, and the relationship between speakers.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- Time-based greetings.
- How to greet formally and informally.
- How to say goodbye in different situations.
1. Key Vocabulary
| Indonesian | English | Usage Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Selamat pagi | Good morning | Morning (05:00–10:00) |
| Selamat siang | Good afternoon | Late morning to early afternoon (10:00–15:00) |
| Selamat sore | Good evening | Afternoon (15:00–18:00) |
| Selamat malam | Good night | Evening/night (after 18:00) |
| Halo / Hai | Hello / Hi | Informal, for friends |
| Apa kabar? | How are you? | Common greeting |
| Baik-baik saja | I'm fine | Response to "Apa kabar?" |
| Sampai jumpa | See you | General farewell |
| Selamat tinggal | Goodbye | Used when you stay and the other person leaves |
| Dadah | Bye (casual) | Informal, often for children or close friends |
2. Examples & Mini Dialogues
Dialogue 1 – Formal greeting
A: Selamat pagi, Pak Budi. Apa kabar?
B: Selamat pagi, Bu Rina. Baik-baik saja, terima kasih.
Dialogue 2 – Informal greeting
A: Hai, Andi! Apa kabar?
B: Baik, kamu?
Dialogue 3 – Saying goodbye
A: Saya pergi dulu, sampai jumpa besok.
B: Sampai jumpa, hati-hati di jalan.
4. Practice
A. Fill in the blanks:
- ______ sore, Ibu. (Good evening, ma'am)
- Hai, Dina! ______ kabar? (Hi, Dina! How are you?)
- Saya pergi dulu, ______ jumpa. (I'm leaving, see you)
B. Translate to Indonesian:
- Good morning, sir.
- Goodbye (you stay, I go).
- Bye, see you later.
5. Answer Key & Explanation
A. Fill in the blanks
- Selamat
- Apa
- sampai
B. Translation
- Selamat pagi, Pak.
- Selamat tinggal.
- Dadah, sampai jumpa nanti.
Explanation:
- "Selamat tinggal" is used when you stay and the other person leaves.
- "Sampai jumpa" is neutral and works in most farewell situations.
- Formal greetings use "Selamat + time of day," while informal ones can simply use "Halo" or "Hai."