Learn Indonesian Language (Bahasa Indonesia) – Daily Activities, Lesson 1

Halo, Selamat Malam !

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Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Language) is the main language of Indonesia. Actually, there are about 700 languages in Indonesia but the primary language is Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Language), you can call it Bahasa (Bahasa means Languages), Indonesian language. There are hundreds of languages in Indonesia caused by number of island, fragmented territory & historical story.

When the people come from different region meet at the time, then they will speak in Bahasa. Because the main language can be understood by all residents of Indonesia. It’s an easy way for foreigners or tourists who live in Indonesia, just need to know the main language of Indonesia. Not required to understand the regions languages.

Starting with the basic / daily activities.

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  • Good Morning = Selamat Pagi

Good Morning in Bahasa is Selamat Pagi (se la mat – pa gi) you have to say it with 1 adjacent pressure. If you separate them, the meaning isn’t “Good Morning” anymore. Becase “Selamat” is only additional when included into “Pagi” as expressing good espression. The real mean of “Selamat” is “Congratulation” & “Pagi” means “Morning”.

  • Good Day = Selamat siang

Good Day in Bahasa is Selamat Siang (se la mat – si yang) you have to say it with 1 adjacent pressure. If you separate them, the meaning isn’t “Good Day” anymore. Because “Selamat” is only additional when included into “Siang” as expressing good espression. The real mean of “Selamat” is “Congratulation” & “Siang” means “Mid Day”.

  • Good Afternoon = Selamat Sore

Good Afternoon in Bahasa is Selamat Sore (se la mat – so re) you have to say it with 1 adjacent pressure. If you separate them, the meaning isn’t “Good Afternoon” anymore. Becase “Selamat” is only additional when included into “Sore” as expressing good espression. The real mean of “Selamat” is “Congratulation” & “Sore” means “Noon”.

  • Good Evening & Good Night

As we know, good evening & good night are different. Both are used when the sky is getting dark and the sun had already set but good night can be said when it will be a bedtime. Alright?

But in Bahasa when the sky is getting dark and the sun had already set, we just say it Selamat Malam (se la mat – ma lam) you have to say it with 1 adjacent pressure. If you separate them, the meaning isn’t “Selamat Malam” anymore. Because “Selamat” is only additional when included into “Malam” as expressing good espression. The real mean of “Selamat” is “Congratulation” and “Malam” means “Night”. If you wanna say something before a bedtime, just say “Selamat Tidur” it means “Have a Nice Dream”.

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