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