Everyday Conversations
Master the art of Everyday Conversations
Module 1: Greetings and Introductions
Skill 2 – Asking & Telling names
Knowing how to ask for and give someone's name is one of the first steps in starting a conversation in Indonesian.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- Different ways to ask for someone's name formally and informally.
- How to introduce yourself.
- How to respond when someone tells you their name.
1. Key Vocabulary
| Indonesian | English | Usage Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Siapa nama Anda? | What is your name? | Formal / polite |
| Siapa namamu? | What's your name? | Informal |
| Nama saya … | My name is … | Neutral |
| Saya … | I am … | Short form |
| Boleh tahu nama Anda? | May I know your name? | Very polite |
| Senang berkenalan dengan Anda | Nice to meet you | Formal |
| Senang bertemu denganmu | Nice to meet you | Informal |
| Panggil saya … | Call me … | Informal / casual |
2. Examples & Mini Dialogues
Dialogue 1 – Formal introduction
A: Selamat siang, boleh tahu nama Anda?
B: Selamat siang. Nama saya Rudi Santoso.
A: Senang berkenalan dengan Anda, Pak Rudi.
Dialogue 2 – Informal introduction
A: Hai! Siapa namamu?
B: Saya Dika. Kamu?
A: Panggil saya Nia.
Dialogue 3 – Meeting for the first time
A: Siapa nama Anda?
B: Nama saya Wayan.
A: Senang berkenalan dengan Anda.
3. Practice
A. Fill in the blanks:
- Siapa ______? (What's your name?)
- Nama ______ Andi. (My name is Andi)
- ______ berkenalan dengan Anda. (Nice to meet you)
B. Translate to Indonesian:
- My name is Budi.
- Call me Sari.
- May I know your name?
4. Answer Key & Explanation
A. Fill in the blanks
- namamu
- saya
- Senang
B. Translation
- Nama saya Budi.
- Panggil saya Sari.
- Boleh tahu nama Anda?
Explanation:
- Formal questions use Anda; informal ones use kamu or just omit the pronoun.
- Nama saya… is the standard way to introduce yourself.
- Adding Senang berkenalan dengan Anda makes the conversation polite and friendly.