How to Say Goodbye with "Sampai Jumpa!"

Hello, everyone! 😊
Today, we’re learning an essential Indonesian phrase: "Sampai jumpa!" which means "See you again!"
This phrase is useful when saying goodbye to friends, teachers, or people you meet while traveling.

🎥 Want a quick 60-second lesson? Check out the short video at the end of this post!





1. What Does "Sampai Jumpa" Mean?

In Indonesia, people often say "Sampai jumpa" when parting ways. It means "See you again!"

1) Sampai jumpa. → See you again.
2) Sampai jumpa lagi. → See you again later.

When to use it?
✔ Saying goodbye to a friend
✔ Ending a class
✔ Parting ways while traveling

This phrase is as natural as saying "See you later!" in English!




2. Indonesian Culture Tip

Goodbyes in Indonesia are often long!
Indonesians tend to repeat farewell phrases multiple times before actually leaving.

- "Sampai jumpa!" → See you again!
- "Sampai jumpa lagi!" → See you again later!
- "Hati-hati ya!" → Take care!

1) How to say goodbye like an Indonesian?
- Wave while saying "Sampai jumpa!" (For friends & family)
- In formal settings, nod your head slightly instead of waving.
- Always smile! 😊

Indonesians value friendliness, so a warm "Sampai jumpa!" + a smile will make your goodbye feel more natural!




3. Practice Time! (Read aloud!)

💬 Saying goodbye to a friend
A: Aku pulang dulu! (I’m heading home first!)
B: Oke! Sampai jumpa! (Okay! See you again!)

💬 Saying goodbye while traveling
A: Sampai jumpa lagi! (See you again later!)
B: Iya! Sampai jumpa! (Yes! See you again!)




3. Wrap-Up!

Now you can say goodbye like a native Indonesian!
- Sampai jumpa! → See you again!
- Sampai jumpa lagi! → See you again later!

Want to sound even more natural?
This Friday, we’ll cover upgraded expressions for saying goodbye in Indonesian! Stay tuned!

🎥 Short on time? Watch the 60-second video below to practice in under a minute!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGvJEq6T0OH/?igsh=MXQxc24wMWI1Y3EzMA==

💬 Practice in the Comments!

- Comment "Sampai jumpa!" to practice!
- Try making your own sentence in Indonesian!
- Have you used this phrase in real life? Share your experience!

Example comments:
- "Sampai jumpa lagi!"
- "Aku mau belajar bahasa Indonesia!" (I want to learn Indonesian!)

Your practice helps improve your speaking skills! 😊 See you in the next lesson! Sampai jumpa! 👋