Key Indonesian vocabulary for holidays, traditions, and social customs, with brief notes on greetings, hospitality, and gift-giving etiquette. Front: the Indonesian word or phrase. Back: English meaning and brief cultural note.
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- Selamat pagi
- Good morning. Standard greeting used in formal and informal settings.
- Selamat sore
- Good afternoon. Used from roughly noon until dusk.
- Selamat malam
- Good evening/night. Used after dusk and in formal evening contexts.
- Selamat tidur
- Good night (when going to bed). Used specifically at bedtime.
- Halo
- Hello. Casual greeting, often used over phone or informal settings.
- Terima kasih
- Thank you. Standard expression of gratitude.
- Sama-sama
- You are welcome. Literal meaning is 'same to you', expressing reciprocal warmth.
- Maaf
- Sorry, excuse me, pardon me. Polite apology or attention-getter.
- Ibu
- Mrs., Ma'am, or mother. Used respectfully for older women or in formal address.
- Bapak
- Mr., Sir, or father. Used respectfully for older men or in formal address.
- Adik
- Younger sibling. Used for both brothers and sisters younger than speaker.
- Kakak
- Older sibling. Used for both brothers and sisters older than speaker.
- Paman
- Uncle. Paternal or maternal uncle, used with respect.
- Bibi
- Aunt. Paternal or maternal aunt, used with respect.
- Kakek
- Grandfather. Extended family term of respect and affection.
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