50 essential Indonesian words for travel
50 Indonesian words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.
Travel and accommodation 13 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| penerbangan | flight |
| tagihan hotel | bill |
| situs wisata | site |
| pemandu wisata | guide |
| hotel | hotel |
| kamar suite | suite |
| tenda | tent |
| lantai hotel | floor |
| tahapan perjalanan | leg of a journey |
| keberangkatan | departure |
| izin masuk | admission |
| kepulangan | return |
| masa tinggal | stay |
Transport and travel 13 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| bus | bus |
| bus antarkota | coach |
| sepeda motor | motorbike |
| pelabuhan | harbour |
| peron | platform |
| roda | wheel |
| taksi | taxi |
| lajur | lane |
| sepeda | bicycle |
| pesawat terbang | plane |
| kereta bawah tanah | underground |
| mogok | breakdown |
| jalan raya | road |
Town and public places 12 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| jalan | street |
| stasiun kereta | train station |
| taman | park |
| peta kota | map |
| jembatan | bridge |
| kebisingan | noise |
| kerumunan | crowd |
| museum | museum |
| alun-alun | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| kantor pos | post office |
| stadion | stadium |
| kota | city |
Politeness and small talk 12 words
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| tidak | no |
| ya | yes |
| terima kasih | thank you |
| hai | hiInformal greeting |
| bersulang | cheers |
| saya baik-baik saja | I am fine |
| maaf | sorryApology |
| selamat siang | helloGreeting on arrival, during the day |
| sama-sama | you are welcomeEveryday use |
| dan Anda | and you |
| rasa hormat | respect |
| senyuman | smile |
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