Bahasa Indonesia (literally, 'Indonesia Language') is all but identical to Malay, and is actively promoted as the one national language. Almost anywhere you go in Indonesia, including Bali, people will speak Bahasa Indonesia as well as their own local language. Many of them will also speak English as a third language.

A few words that may come in handy....

Good morning = Selamat pagi

Good day = Selamat siang

Good bye = Selamat tinggal

Good evening = Selamat malam

Good night = Selamat tidur

Welcome = Selamat datang

Good = Bagus

Thank you = Terima kasih

Please = Tolong

Sorry = Maaf

Excuse me = Permisi

How are you = Apa kabar

I'm fine = Baik

What is your name = Siapa nama anda

My name is = Nama saya adalah

Bathroom = Kamar mandi

Toilet = Kamar kecil

Soap = Sabun

Room = Kamar

Bed = Tempat tidur

Ticket = Tiket

Bus = Bis

This = Ini

That = Itu

 

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