Lombok is part of Indonesia, and the primary language spoken on the island is Bahasa Indonesia. Although the Sasak tribe has its own native language, Bahasa Indonesia is the official language used in schools and offices across the island.
While it’s not essential to learn Bahasa Indonesia, knowing some basics can be helpful before trip to lombok, especially in situations where you might not find anyone who speaks English.
Most hotel in lombok and restaurant staff understand English to some extent, though some may only comprehend what you’re saying but might struggle to respond in English. Below are a few example conversations in different situations that could be useful for you.
Must Know
| English | Indonesia | Sasak ( Lombok ) |
|---|---|---|
| Iam | Saya / Aku | Tiyang / Ite |
| You | Kamu | Side |
| We | Kami | Ite pade |
| They | Mereka | Nie pade |
| My name is | Nama Saya | Aran tiyang |
| I Come From | Saya berasal dari … | Tiyang lekan … |
| Iam Apologize | Saya minta maaf | Ampure |
| Welcome | Selamat datang | Selamet dateng |
| Good bye | Sampai berjumpa lagi | Mudahante bedait malik |
| Be Careful | Hati-hati | Onyak-onyak |
| Money | Uang | Kepeng |
Learn Greetings in Bahasa Indonesia & Sasak (Lombok)
| English | Indonesia | Sasak |
|---|---|---|
| Hallo, How are you ? | Hallo, Apakabar ? | Halo, berembe kabar? |
| Good morning sir, madam | Selamat pagi pak, bu | No such phrases, you can use “Halo, berembe kabar?” |
| Good afternoon | Selamat siang | No such phrases, you can use “Halo, berembe kabar?” |
| Good evening | Selamat sore | No such phrases, you can use “Halo, berembe kabar?” |
| Good night | Selamat malam | No such phrases, you can use “Halo, berembe kabar?” |
| I’m fine, thank you | Saya baik – baik saja, terima kasih | Tiyang ndek kembe-kemba, Tampi asih (terimakasih) |
| Thank you | Terima kasih | Tampi asih (terimakasih) |
Learn Time in Bahasa indonesia & Sasak
| English | Indonesia | Sasak |
|---|---|---|
| What time is it ? | Jam berapa sekarang ? | Jam pire nane? |
| It is 5 am now | Sekarang jam lima pagi | Nane wah jam lime kelemak |
Learn Numbers in Bahasa Indonesia & Sasak
| English | Indonesia | Sasak |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Nol | Nol |
| 1 | Satu | Sekek |
| 2 | Dua | Due |
| 3 | Tiga | Telu |
| 4 | Empat | Empat |
| 5 | Lima | Lime |
| 6 | Enam | Enem |
| 7 | Tujuh | Pituk |
| 8 | Delapan | Baluk |
| 9 | Sembilan | Siwak |
| 10 | Sepuluh | Sepulu |
| 11 | Sebelas | Solas |
| 12 | Dua Belas | Due olas |
| 13 | Tiga Belas | Telu olas |
| 14 | Empat belas | Empat olas |
| 15 | Lima belas | Lime olas |
| 16 | Enam belas | Enem olas |
| 17 | Tujuh belas | Pituk olas |
| 18 | Delapan Belas | Baluk olas |
| 19 | Sembilan belas | Siwak olas |
| 20 | Dua puluh | Due pulu |
| 21 | Dua puluh satu | Due pulu sekek |
| 100 | Seratus | Satus |
| 200 | Dua Ratus | Satak |
| 1,000 | Seribu | Seribu |
| 10,000 | Sepuluh ribu | Sepulu ribu |
| 20,000 | Dua puluh ribu | due pulu ribu |
| 100,000 | Seratus Ribu | Satus ribu |
| 1,000,000 | Satu juta | Sejute |
| 1,000,000,000 | Satu Miliar | Semiliar |
Learn To Speak Bahasa At The Airport
| English | Indonesian Language | Sasak ( Lombok ) |
|---|---|---|
| Hi, where is the check-in counter for “Airline names” | Hai, di mana counter check in untuk penerbangan “Airline names” | Hai, Embe taok dengan check-in? |
| Is there any problem with my flight ticket? | Apakah ada masalah dengan tiket saya? | Arak masalah leq tiketku? |
| How much time should I wait ? | Berapa lama saya harus menunggu ? | Pire kengonek yak ngantih? |
| This is my ticket | Ini adalah tiket saya | Ne tiket tiyang |
| This is my travel document | Ini dokumen perjalanan saya | Ne dokumen tiang |
| I have to check in now | Saya harus check in sekarang | Yak Check-in nane |
| Did I’m late ? | Apakah saya terlambat ? | Ndek ku telat? |
| I need a porter | Saya butuh porter | Butuhke Porter |
| Careful with my bag ! | Hati – hati dengan tas saya ! | Onyak-onyak leq tas tiyang |
| Where is the canteen ? | dimana kantinnya ? | Embe taok kantin? |
| I need a taxi | Saya butuh taxi | Tiyang butuh taxi |
| When the plane take off ? | Kapan Pesawat berangkat | Piran yak berangkat pesawat ne? |
| Where I can find a taxi ? | Dimana saya bisa mendapatkan taxi | Embe taokne arak taxi? |
| Where I can buy a ticket ? | Dimana saya dapat membeli ticket | Embe taok dengan beli tiket? |
| How much the ticket price ? | Berapa harga tiketnya | Pire ajin tiket? |
Learn to Speak Bahasa at The Hotel
| English | Indonesia | Sasak ( Lombok ) |
|---|---|---|
| Is there any room available ? | Apakah masih ada kamar kosong ? | Masih arak kamar kosong? |
| I need a room please | Saya butuh kamar. | Tiyang butuh kamar |
| I want extra bad | Saya butuh tempat tidur extra | Tiyang butuh kasur perombok |
| I need extra room | Saya butuh kamar extra | Tiyang butuh kamar perombok |
| I want to talk to hotel manager | Saya ingin bicara dengan manajer hotel | Tiyang mele ngeraos kance manajer hotel |
| Can I get morning tea at 5o’clock tomorrow morning ? | Bisakah saya mendapatkan teh pada jam 5 esok pagi ? | Bau tiyang ngeteh lemak jam 5 kelemak? |
| I loose my key | Saya kehilangan kunci | Kunci Tiyang Telang |
| Is there any cheap rooms ? | Apakah ada kamar yang murah ? | Arak kamar sak murak? |
| What facilities this Hotel have ? | Apa saja fasilitas yang hotel ini miliki ? | Ape doang fasilitas hotel ne? |
| How far senggigi from here ? | Seberapa jauh senggigi dari sini ? | Pire kejaok senggigi langan te? |
| How much the cost for staying a night in this hotel ? | Berapa biayanya untuk menginap semalam di sini | Pire sik te nginep semalem lek hotel ne? |
| Where the best restaurant here ? | Dimana restoran tebaik di sini ? | Embe taok restoran sak bagus te? |
| Please wake me up tomorrow morning at 5o’clock | Tolong bangunkan saya pada jam 5 pagi esok. | Uresan tiyang jam 5 lemak kelemak |
Speak Bahasa At Caffe or Restaurant
| English | Indonesia | Sasak ( Lombok ) |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters, the menu please | Pelayan, tolong menunya | Pelayan, endeng tulung menu ne. |
| I like to order some foods | Saya ingin memesan makanan | Tiyang mele pesan kakenan |
| I need a drink | Saya butuh minuman | Tiyang mele nginem |
| Mineral Water please | Tolong air mineralnya | Endeng Aik Inem |
| The taste is very delicious | Rasanya enak sekali | Maik Gati Rasen |
| I don’t like spicy food | Saya tidak suka makanan pedas | Ndek ku demen kakenan pedes |
| The bill please | Tolong tagihannya / Tolong Billnya | Embe nota ne? |
