Everyday Conversations

Master the art of Everyday Conversations

Module 2: Everyday Conversations

Skill 2: Talking About Family

Family is a common topic in small talk, and knowing how to talk about yours in Indonesian helps you connect with people.

In this lesson, you will learn:

  • The vocabulary for family members.
  • How to ask about someone's family.
  • How to talk about your own family in both formal and informal ways.

1. Key Vocabulary

Indonesian English Notes
Keluarga Family General term
Ayah / Bapak Father Bapak is more formal
Ibu Mother Formal/respectful
Kakak Older sibling Can be brother or sister
Adik Younger sibling Can be brother or sister
Suami Husband Formal
Istri Wife Formal
Anak Child Singular
Anak-anak Children Plural
Paman / Om Uncle Om is informal
Bibi / Tante Aunt Tante is informal
Saudara Sibling / relative General
Berapa orang? How many people? Often used for family size

2. Examples & Mini Dialogues

Dialogue 1 – Formal

A: Berapa orang keluarga Anda?

B: Ada lima orang: ayah, ibu, dua kakak, dan saya.

Dialogue 2 – Informal

A: Kamu punya berapa saudara?

B: Aku punya satu kakak dan satu adik.

Dialogue 3 – Asking about parents

A: Apa pekerjaan ayahmu?

B: Ayah saya guru.

3. Practice

A. Fill in the blanks:
  1. ______ saya dokter. (My father is a doctor)
  2. Saya punya dua ______. (I have two children)
  3. Ada berapa ______ keluarga kamu? (How many people are in your family?)
B. Translate to Indonesian:
  1. My mother is a teacher.
  2. I have one younger brother.
  3. We are five people in the family.

4. Answer Key & Explanation

A. Fill in the blanks
  1. Ayah
  2. anak
  3. orang
B. Translation
  1. Ibu saya guru.
  2. Saya punya satu adik laki-laki.
  3. Keluarga kami ada lima orang.
Explanation:
  • Ayah and Ibu are standard respectful terms for parents.
  • To specify gender for siblings, add laki-laki (male) or perempuan (female) after adik/kakak.
  • When talking about family size, ada … orang is the common structure.
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