Sampai jumpa
everyday, neutral
In Bahasa Indonesia the everyday way to say goodbye is Sampai jumpa, "until we meet". More exact farewells are Selamat tinggal from the person leaving and Selamat jalan from the person staying. It is also called Dah.
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indonesian | Note |
|---|---|
| Sampai jumpa | everyday, neutral |
| Dah | casual |
| Selamat tinggal | said by the one leaving |
| Selamat jalan | said to the one leaving |
Sampai jumpa works almost everywhere. A friendly casual version is Sampai ketemu lagi, "see you again", and Dah is a quick informal bye.
Which one should you use?
Selamat tinggal means "stay well" and is said by the one who goes. Selamat jalan means "safe travels" and is said to the one who goes. Using them the wrong way round sounds odd.
When do people say it?
Selamat tinggal can sound final, as if you will not meet again soon, so people often prefer Sampai jumpa in ordinary situations.
Did you know?
- Bahasa Indonesia simply means "the Indonesian language", so "Bahasa Indonesian" in English is a doubled way of naming the same language.
Examples in context
- Sampai jumpa besok!See you tomorrow!
- Selamat jalan, hati-hati di jalan.Have a safe trip, be careful on the road.
- Dah, sampai nanti!Bye, see you later!
Example conversation
Dewi says goodbye to her friend Budi outside a cafe in Jakarta.
- DewiAku pulang dulu ya. Sampai jumpa!I am going home now. See you!
- BudiSelamat jalan, Dewi.Safe travels, Dewi.
- DewiTerima kasih. Dah!Thank you. Bye!
