Ya~! Ready to take your Indonesian to the next level?
๐ Halo, everyone!
Are you traveling to Indonesia soon?
Or maybe you work with Indonesian colleagues and want to communicate more easily?
Todayโs lesson will teach you simple yet powerful expressions you can use right away!
For absolute beginners, donโt worry!
Just knowing Ya! (Yes) and Tidak! (No) can already help you navigate basic conversations in Indonesia.
And if you're at the beginner level, listening and repeating these phrases will make your speech more natural and confident!
Today, weโll upgrade your positive and negative responses
so you can use them in travel, daily conversations, and even at work! ๐
๐ข And next week, weโll be learning numbers in Indonesian!
Want to count, ask for prices, or give your phone number?
Stay tuned for practical number lessons coming soon! ๐
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1. The Basics โ Start Here! (For Absolute Beginners)
๐ Ya! (Yes)
๐ Tidak! (No)
โ๏ธ Mastering these two words will instantly make your conversations easier!
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Example Sentences:
A: Anda suka kopi? (Do you like coffee?)
B: Ya, saya suka. (Yes, I do!)
A: Ini buku Anda? (Is this your book?)
B: Tidak, itu bukan buku saya. (No, thatโs not my book.)
๐ ๐ข Need help with pronunciation?
๐ Watch my short clip to hear and practice! ๐ง
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFXfKjGzp2k/?igsh=cTQyamw4bWJud29l
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2. Level Up! Sound More Natural ๐
๐ Better Ways to Say Yes!
โ๏ธ Tentu saja! โ Of course!
โ๏ธ Ya, benar! โ Yes, thatโs right!
โ๏ธ Betul sekali! โ Exactly!
๐ More Polite Ways to Say No!
โ๏ธ Tidak, terima kasih. โ No, thank you.
โ๏ธ Saya tidak tahu. โ I donโt know.
โ๏ธ Tidak masalah. โ No problem!
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Example Conversations:
A: Kamu mau ikut ke bioskop? (Do you want to go to the movies?)
B: Tentu saja! Saya suka film! (Of course! I love movies!)
A: Kamu suka makanan pedas? (Do you like spicy food?)
B: Tidak, saya tidak suka. (No, I donโt like it.)
๐ For beginners:
Repeating and listening to these expressions will help you speak more naturally!
๐ข Theyโre commonly used in daily life, so start practicing now!
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3. Practice Time! Try Answering This Question ๐ค
๐ฏ Question: Anda suka kopi? (Do you like coffee?)
๐ฌ Write your answer below!
Try using a positive or negative response.
Example:
โ๏ธ "Tentu saja! Saya suka kopi!" (Of course! I like coffee!)
โ๏ธ "Tidak, saya tidak suka kopi." (No, I donโt like coffee.)
โ๏ธ Speak it out loud! The more you practice, the more confident you'll become!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFcbH--zQ6g/?igsh=MXI5NHBoNHdmYThwdg==
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4. Use It in Real Life!
๐ How to Politely Decline in Indonesia
๐ If someone offers you something you donโt want, say "Tidak, terima kasih."
๐ This is useful at street markets, restaurants, or even the airport!
๐ Want to impress your Indonesian colleagues?
๐ Ask them, "Kamu suka makanan pedas?" (Do you like spicy food?)
๐ Respond confidently with "Tentu saja!" or "Tidak, saya tidak suka."
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Using these phrases daily will help you build natural conversations!
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5. Confidence is Key! ๐ช
Now you can confidently respond with "Ya" and "Tidak" and even sound more natural with upgraded expressions!
๐ Learning these simple but effective phrases will instantly boost your communication skills!
๐ช Try using them in daily lifeโwhether traveling, working, or chatting with friends!
๐ข And next week, weโll learn numbers in Indonesian!
๐ How do you say 1, 2, 3 in Indonesian?
๐ Learn how to count, give your phone number, and ask for prices!
๐ Sampai jumpa di pelajaran berikutnya! (See you in the next lesson!)
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๐ฌ Next Lesson: Counting in Indonesian โ Satu, Dua, Tiga!
Numbers are essential in everyday conversations!
Next week, we'll cover:
๐ Coming Up Next:
โ๏ธ Counting from 1 to 10
โ๏ธ Asking for prices in Indonesian
โ๏ธ Saying your phone number quickly & naturally
๐ Want to boost your fluency? Donโt miss the next lesson!
๐ข Watch the reels to hear and practice these expressions! ๐ง
๐ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFcbH--zQ6g/?igsh=MXI5NHBoNHdmYThwdg==
Sampai jumpa di pelajaran berikutnya! (See you in the next lesson!) ๐
