selamat lebaran
/səˈlamat ləˈbaran/word by word
Eid Mubarak in Indonesian is most naturally expressed as selamat lebaran.
While the Arabic phrase eid mubarak is understood, Indonesians more commonly use selamat lebaran to express this greeting.
Meaning: eid mubarak (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of selamat (meaning safe, happy or congratulations) and lebaran (the Indonesian term for the Eid holiday).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
selamat lebaran is an informal way to say Eid Mubarak. For a formal setting, you should use Selamat Idul Fitri! or the widely used formal alternative selamat hari raya.
How do you pronounce it?
/səˈlamat ləˈbaran/
When do people say it?
When greeting someone for Eid in Indonesia, it is common to follow selamat lebaran with the phrase mohon maaf lahir dan batin to ask for forgiveness for any physical or emotional wrongs.
Did you know?
- The word lebaran is derived from the root word lebar, which means 'wide' or 'broad'. It refers to the idea of expanding one's heart and openness toward others during the holiday.
- In many Indonesian households, the greeting is accompanied by a custom of 'sungkem', where younger people kneel before elders to show respect and ask for forgiveness.
- During the Eid season, Indonesians participate in a tradition called mudik, where millions of people travel back to their hometowns to celebrate and seek forgiveness.
Examples in context
- Selamat Idul Fitri, Pak! Bagaimana perayaan Anda?Eid Mubarak, Sir! How did you celebrate?
- Terima kasih! Saya menjalankan ibadah di rumah bersama keluarga. Selamat Idul Fitri juga, semoga Anda dan keluarga mendapatkan kebahagiaan di hari yang mulia ini.Thank you! I performed religious rituals at home with my family. Eid Mubarak to you too, may you and your family find happiness on this auspicious day.
- Selamat Lebaran, Nana! Sudah makan ketupat belum?Happy Eid, Nana! Have you eaten ketupat yet?
- Selamat lebaran untuk keluarga kamu.Eid mubarak to your family.
- Selamat lebaran, mohon maaf lahir dan batin.Eid mubarak, please forgive my physical and mental transgressions.
- Kami mengucapkan selamat lebaran kepada semua.We say eid mubarak to everyone.
Example conversation
Indah and Budi meet on the street on the first day of Eid.
- IndahHalo Budi, selamat lebaran ya!Hello Budi, eid mubarak!
- BudiSelamat lebaran juga, Indah.Eid mubarak to you too, Indah.
- IndahApa kabar kamu hari ini?How are you today?
- BudiKabar baik, terima kasih.I am doing well, thank you.
