Hello! I'm a new bride in Surabaya.
Everyone in Korea and Indonesia, are you having a pleasant holiday? 😊
When you meet family after a long time, or meet colleagues again after a holiday, how do you greet them?
Today, let's learn various answers to the basic "Apa kabar?"(How are you?) question!
1. Basic Greeting Expressions
✅ Halo! → Hello!
✅ Apa kabar? → How are you?
✅ Baik, terima kasih. → Good, thank you.
✅ Tidak begitu baik. → Not very good.
2. Additional Expressions (More Natural Conversation!)
🔹 Saya luar biasa! → I'm doing great!
🔹 Semoga harimu lebih baik. → I hope your day gets better.
🔹 Saya kurang sehat hari ini. → I'm not feeling well today.
🔹 Maaf, saya sedang sibuk. → Sorry, I'm busy right now.
🔹 Senang bertemu dengan Anda. → Nice to meet you.
📌 [Curious about pronunciation and video explanation?]
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The way I improved my language skills through self-study was by continuously mimicking the pronunciation of people who are better than me. Even though it's a basic expression, keep practicing until it sticks to your mouth perfectly!!
For those who can read Indonesian, please continue reading this article. Try the review quiz and take new expressions with you 😉 Also take Indonesian culture tips that will help with Indonesian conversation practice ❤
3. Practice with Learned Expressions!
🗣️ Basic Conversation Practice
A: Apa kabar?
B: Tidak begitu baik, tapi terima kasih. Anda?
A: Semoga harimu lebih baik!
🗣️ Advanced Conversation Practice
A: Halo! Apa kabar Anda?
B: Saya luar biasa! Terima kasih. Anda?
A: Saya baik. Senang bertemu dengan Anda.
4. Check Your Skills with a Quiz!
🔹 Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the correct words in the sentences below!
A: ______! Apa ______?
B: ______, terima kasih. Anda?
A: Saya ______ sehat hari ini. Anda bagaimana?
B: Semoga Anda cepat ______!
🔹 Complete Applied Conversations
Complete the conversations below!
A: Apa kabar?
B: ______ begitu baik, tapi ______ kasih. Anda?
🔹 Connect Conversations by Situation
📌 To a Friend
A: Halo! ______ kabar Anda?
B: Baik, ______. Anda bagaimana?
📌 Conversation at Work
A: Selamat pagi! Apa kabar?
B: ______ luar biasa! Terima ______. Anda?
🔹 Choose the Correct Expression
Q1. What's the appropriate expression when you're not feeling well?
a) Saya luar biasa.
b) Saya kurang sehat.
c) Baik, terima kasih.
Q2. What's an expression that shows kind consideration for the other person?
a) Semoga harimu lebih baik.
b) Sibuk sekali.
c) Tidak begitu baik.
5. Indonesian Greeting Culture TIP 🇮🇩
✅ Indonesians prefer positive expressions!
- Even when giving a negative answer, it's common to add considerate words for the other person.
→ "Tidak begitu baik, tapi terima kasih." (Not very good, but thank you.)
✅ Formal Settings vs Greetings Among Friends
- Formal settings: "Senang bertemu dengan Anda." (Nice to meet you.)
- Greetings with friends: "Halo!" or "Apa kabar?" (Hi!)
✅ Asking about someone's well-being is an important cultural element that strengthens relationships!
- You can build closer relationships with just small greetings of well-being!
📢 Next time
🌅 We'll learn how to greet at different times of day - morning, afternoon, and evening! Look forward to it! 😊
If you want to preview it, visit the blog.
https://m.blog.naver.com/dianjulie/223702427420
💬 How do you answer when asked "Apa kabar?"?
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