Learn Indonesian: Greetings by Time of Day

1. Introduction to Greetings by Time
Indonesian greetings change based on the time of day. This makes your conversations feel more natural and culturally appropriate!


2. Time-Based Greetings

Selamat pagi: "Good morning" (6 AM - 11 AM)

Selamat siang: "Good afternoon" (11 AM - 3 PM)

Selamat sore: "Good evening" (3 PM - 6 PM)

Selamat malam: "Good night" (6 PM onwards)

3. Dialogue Example

A: Selamat pagi! Apa kabar? (Good morning! How are you?)

B: Baik, terima kasih! Anda? (I'm good, thank you! And you?)



4. Cultural Tip
Indonesians value politeness and warmth in communication. Adding a smile when saying these greetings is an easy way to build rapport!


5. Quiz:

What greeting would you use at 2 PM?

How do you say "Good evening" in Indonesian?





Let's check the pronunciation of Indonesian expressions.
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