Bahasa Indonesia guides and phrases

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Phrases and greetings

Indonesian greetings: hello, good morning and how are you

Halo means hello in Indonesian. Here are the greetings for each time of day, how to answer apa kabar, and how to say goodbye.

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A brown paper parcel tied with string and a handwritten Thank you tag, next to a cup of lemon tea
Phrases and greetings

How to say thank you in Indonesian, and how to reply

Terima kasih is thank you in Indonesian. Here are the casual and polite ways to say it, how to reply, and when to use each one.

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