🇮🇩Indonesian for kids (and beginners)

I swear, that will give you the loveliest reactions from the locals!

Julian De Rosa

Julian De Rosa

East Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Indonesia

🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia for Kids

👋 Say Hello

  • Halo – Hello 👋

  • Selamat pagi – Good morning ☀️

  • Terima kasih – Thank you 💛

  • Sama-sama – You’re welcome


😊 Be Polite

  • Tolong – Please 🙏

  • Maaf – Sorry 😌

  • Permisi – Excuse me 🚶‍♂️


🍌 Food & Drinks

  • Air – Water 💧

  • Makan – Eat 🍽️

  • Enak! – Yummy 😋

  • Tidak pedas – Not spicy 🌶️🚫


🚕 On the Go

  • Ayo! – Let’s go! 🎒

  • Berhenti – Stop ✋

  • Pelan-pelan – Slowly 🐢


❤️ Friendly Words

  • Ya / Tidak – Yes / No 👍👎

  • Halo teman! – Hello friend! 😊

  • Terima kasih (banyak!) – Thank you (very much) 🌈


🌟 Kids Tip

Even just one word in Bahasa makes locals smile 😊
Our children's favorite word: Hati hati - Watch out! 💛

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