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List of Balinese Phrases to Learn

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People in Bali speak "Bahasa Indonesia" and most Balinese people speak excellent English but it is always good to speak a bit of the language of a country you are visiting, out of respect and courtesy. Knowing just a simple phrase or two will go a long way. Here is a list of common phrases in Bahasa Indonesia and its English translation.

General
Yes = Ya / Tentu.
O.K. = Beres.
No / not = Tidak / bukan.
Thank you = Terima kasih.
You're welcome = Kembali.
Please = Tolong / Silakan.
Please help me = Tolonglah saya.
Excuse me = Permisi.
Sorry = Ma'af.
Greetings
Good morning = Selamat Pagi
Good afternoon = Selamat Siang.
Good evening = Selamat Sore.
Good night = Selamat Malam.
Goodbye = Selamat Tinggal.
How are you? = Apa Kabar
Shopping
I'm only looking = Lihat saja.
How much? = Berapa?
Restaurants
The menu please = Saya mau daftar makanan minta.
The check please = Tolong bonnya.

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