Introducing Yourself in Indonesian: Leveling Up for Beginners
Hello, everyone! Today, we’ll move beyond the basics of introducing yourself in Indonesian. This post will help you transition from beginner to intermediate-beginner by expanding your vocabulary and improving your conversational skills.
Let’s get started!
1. Expanding on "Nama saya..."
Introducing your name is only the beginning. Let’s add more details to make your self-introduction richer and more engaging.
1-1. Talking About Your Age
Saya berumur [number] tahun.
(I am [number] years old.)
1-2. Sharing Where You Live
Saya tinggal di [city/region].
(I live in [city/region].)
1-3. Expressing Your Interests
Saya suka [hobby/activity].
(I like [hobby/activity].)
2. Example Dialogues for Practice
Here’s a short conversation to practice introducing yourself and asking questions:
A: Nama saya Rina. Saya berasal dari Jakarta. Anda tinggal di mana?
(My name is Rina. I’m from Jakarta. Where do you live?)
B: Nama saya Alex. Saya tinggal di Surabaya. Saya suka membaca buku. Anda suka apa?
(My name is Alex. I live in Surabaya. I like reading books. What do you like?)
A: Saya suka mendengarkan musik. Saya juga suka memasak.
(I like listening to music. I also like cooking.)
Check out the pronunciation of today's content.
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3. Adding More Details
Let’s make your self-introduction even more detailed with these expressions:
3-1. Talking About Your Family
Saya memiliki [family member] bernama [name].
(I have a [family member] named [name].)
Example:
Saya memiliki dua kakak perempuan bernama Siti dan Rina.
(I have two older sisters named Siti and Rina.)
3-2. Sharing Work Experience
Saya pernah bekerja sebagai [job].
(I have worked as a [job].)
Example:
Saya pernah bekerja sebagai kasir.
(I have worked as a cashier.)
3-3. Sharing Your Goals
Saya ingin menjadi [job/goal].
(I want to become a [job/goal].)
Example:
Saya ingin menjadi dokter.
(I want to become a doctor.)
4. Practice Makes Perfect
Complete the following sentences and practice saying them out loud:
1. Nama saya _________.
2. Saya berasal dari _________.
3. Saya tinggal di _________.
4. Saya suka _________.
5. Saya ingin menjadi _________.
5. Tips for Beginners
1) Connect Your Sentences
Example:
Nama saya Alex. Saya tinggal di Surabaya. Saya suka membaca buku.
(My name is Alex. I live in Surabaya. I like reading books.)
2) Adapt to Different Situations
When meeting friends:
Saya suka bermain bola. (I like playing soccer.)
During an interview:
Saya pernah bekerja sebagai asisten guru. (I have worked as a teacher’s assistant.)
3) Ask Questions to Continue the Conversation
Anda suka apa? (What do you like?)
Anda berasal dari mana? (Where are you from?)
Next week, we will learn about expressing gratitude and apologies in various situations in Indonesian. If you want to create more natural and rich conversations, keep practicing and improving your skills!
Review of the previous lesson: Introducing Yourself
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Today's Additional Expressions: "Light Learning Edition"
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Today's Additional Expressions: "Detailed Study Edition"
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