Indonesian phrasebook
for people who live here
753 phrases split by the situation you're actually in — the market, the bengkel, the landlord, the police. Each one written out so you can read it aloud and be understood.
Alongside the phrases there's what the phrasebooks leave out: what the other person will say back, why the price changes halfway, and what not to do.
How to haggle in Indonesian
53Market phrases with pronunciation: ask the price, bring it down, walk away politely — and how haggling actually works.
Ordering food in a warung
82"Not spicy", "no sugar", "to go", "how much do I owe" — with pronunciation, plus how a warung actually works.
Scooter trouble: what to say at the bengkel
30Flat tyre, won't start, oil leak, brake change — phrases with pronunciation and how a bengkel works.
Renting a place: talking to the landlord
55Monthly price, what's included, the AC is broken, extending the stay — with pronunciation, and no illusions.
At the clinic and the pharmacy
36Where it hurts, fever, something bit me, I need antibiotics — with pronunciation, and where to actually go.
Taxis and getting around
34Take me here, turn, stop here, how much to the airport — with pronunciation and what to do without an app.
In the shop
65Do you have, where is it, can I try it on, no bag, can I pay by card — with pronunciation.
Police and papers: what to say if you're stopped
43Licence, insurance, fine, "I don't understand" — phrases with pronunciation and a sober look at the situation.
Indonesian manners: greetings and what not to do
79Greetings by time of day, "pak" and "bu", apologies, refusals — and what counts as rude here.
When something goes wrong
52Doesn't work, broken, this isn't right, refund, help — with pronunciation and how complaints work here.
SIM cards and internet
31How many gigabytes, for a month, top up, no signal — with pronunciation and what to buy.
Money, ATMs and exchange
42Withdraw cash, break a note, is there a fee, cash only — with pronunciation and the local traps.
Delivery and couriers
33I'm here, the gate is on the left, leave it at the door, call me — courier phrases with pronunciation.
Talking to your helper and gardener
31Twice a week, how much per month, laundry, watering — phrases with pronunciation.
Where's the toilet, the ATM, the entrance
45Where is it, is it far, how do I get there, can I park here — with pronunciation.
Beach and ocean phrases
42Is it safe to swim, strong current, renting a board, where the loungers are — and a word on safety.
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