Category: Before You Go

Bahasa Indonesia or Indonesian is the official language of the Republic of Indonesia and is spoken by over 237 million people. Most islands also have their own indigenous language which is spoken by the locals, however Bahasa Indonesia unites the whole country. Balinese is spoken in Bali, while in Lombok the local language is called Sasak. Indonesian is fairly easy to learn, as most letters represent the same sound and the pronunciation is very similar to English. Below is a list of useful phrases that might come in handy on your next trip to Bali. Greetings / Salam Good morning Selamat pagi Good afternoon Selamat siang Good evening Selamat sore…