The language spoken by natives to Bali is called Bahasa Indonesia. While most travelers don’t speak Bahasa fluently, you will find it helpful to know a few phrases that you can use to communicate with the locals. Here are a few to get you started:
- Permisi (per-mi-see) - Excuse Me
- Selamat pago (se-lah-maht par-ghee) - Good morning
- Selamat siang (se-la-maht see-ahng) - Good afternoon
- Selamat sore (se-la-mutt sore-ray) - Good evening
- Tolong (toh-long) - Please
- Terima Kasih (ter-ree0mar car-see) - Thank you
- Kembali (kem-bali) - You’re welcome
These are just a few phrases to get you started. You’ll find that speaking at least a few words of the native language will endear you to the locals and they may be more willing to help you in your travels.
You’ll love the sandy beaches, luxurious Bali hotels, friendly people, and incredible culture. All you need now is a plane ticket and a packed bag. Are you ready to head to Bali?
