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How do I ask someone to please leave me alone in Bahasa Indonesia?

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You can say "Biarkan saya sendiri!" or "Tinggalkan saya sendiri!" You could also say "berhenti," which simply means "stop." If the person is really bothering you, try "pergi sana," which means "go away."

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How do I write "girl" in Bahasa?

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Either cewek, perempuan or wanita is good. Cewek is slang. Perempuan is formal. Wanita is woman.

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How do I count from 1 to 10 in Indonesian?

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1 (satu), 2 (dua), 3 (tiga), 4 (empat), 5 (lima), 6 (enam), 7 (tujuh), 8 (delapan), 9 (sembilan), 10 (sepuluh).

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How do I learn Indonesian as quickly as possible?

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You can learn it by watching Indonesia movies with subtitles in your language, then Bahasa. Using your language will help you to understand what they're saying, and using Bahasa will help you to pronounce the words. Speak it as much as possible with friends, ideally those who are more fluent in it than you and can correct your mistakes.

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How do I write to a female in Bahasa?

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You also need to know her age and whether or not she is married because it changes the way you talk to her. For example; "Saya mempunyai 2 teman wanita." - I have 2 friends that are women. - For talking to someone older than you if they are married or not. "Gue ada 2 teman cewek" - I have 2 friends that are girls - for talking to someone younger than you if they are or aren't married. "Ibu, saya tidak mengerti" - Ibu, I don't understand - For someone that is older than you and married. "Mbak, aku nggak ngerti" - Mbak, I don't understand - For someone that is younger and not married.

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How do I address a lady?

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If you want to say "you": formally: anda; semi-formal: kamu; informal: elu. If you want to refer the lady as "she": dia.

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Where can I find Indonesian movies or clips with subtitles?

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YouTube is the most common source. Netflix also has some Indonesian movies with subtitles.

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How do I say "I like you" in Indonesian?

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"I like you" in Indonesian is "Saya menyukai Anda" or "Aku suka kamu". Use "Saya menyukai Anda" when talking to someone older than you. "Aku suka kamu" is commonly used when talking to someone younger than you.

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Which European countries have the largest Indonesian populations?

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The Netherlands has the largest Indonesian population in Europe, primarily due to historical post-colonial ties.

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What does "Belanda" mean in Indonesian?

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"Belanda" means the Netherlands or Dutch. In Bahasa Indonesia, there isn't a distinct word for the people of a country, so "Belanda" refers to both the country and its people. To specify, you can use "orang Belanda" to mean a Dutch person. Informally, "Belanda" or slang terms like "Londo" and "Bule" might be used to refer to white-skinned foreigners, a practice influenced by historical Dutch colonialism in Indonesia.

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Do Indonesian people usually have European names?

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No, they don't. Indonesian names are unique and based on tribe or race's background. For example, someone by the name "Sujarwo" represents the Java tribe, or "Ningsih" represents the Sundanese tribe.

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Where can I find Indonesian movies to learn Indonesian?

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Netflix has some Indonesian movies. But if you want it to be free (without subscription like Netflix) you can use IFLIX. Some of the movies there are Indonesian and they will have English subtitles.

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Can it be spoken if I'm travelling to Malaysia?

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Malay (also known as Bahasa Malaysia) is very similar to Indonesian, but they are different languages. The Malaysians will probably understand most of what you're saying if you speak Indonesian, but if you're only learning the language for your trip, study Malay instead.

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How do I know where to use "yang", "bahwa" or "kalau" for the word "that" in Bahasa Indonesia?

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Yang means "which is" or "who is". For example: Yang pakai kaus merah, silakan berdiri (the person with the red shirt, please stand up) / Jus yang oranye itu dari jeruk! (juice that is orange is from an orange [fruit]!). Bahwa is "that". For example: Aku tahu bahwa kamu bahahia (I know that you are happy). Kalau means "if". Kalau kamu masak nasi, aku mau makannya (if you cook rice, I want to eat it). I'm not a native speaker so take this with a grain of salt, but it's correct to the best of my understanding! :)

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