bersenang-senanglah
In Indonesian, "have fun" is expressed as bersenang-senanglah.
The phrase is used to wish someone a good time. While bersenang-senang refers to general enjoyment or having a good time, if you specifically want to tell someone to enjoy food or a specific experience, you should use Selamat menikmati.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word bersenang-senang is a reduplicated form of senang, which means happy or pleased.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Selamat bersenang-senang is a more complete and polite version compared to the bare imperative. For a specific wish of having a great time, you can also use Semoga Anda memiliki waktu yang menyenangkan!
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To be polite and formal, use Selamat bersenang-senang! or Semoga Anda memiliki waktu yang menyenangkan! In casual settings with friends, you can use the informal Selamat bersenang-senang ya! or the very casual, slangy Seru-seruan! to mean having a blast. You can also simply say Nikmati ya! to informally say "Enjoy!"
Did you know?
- The word Selamat used in Selamat bersenang-senang literally means 'safe' or 'saved' in its original context.
- In the slang version Seru-seruan!, the word seru originally meant 'loud' or 'shouting' before it evolved to mean 'exciting'.
- In Indonesian, the suffix -lah in bersenang-senanglah is a particle used to soften an imperative, making the command 'have fun' sound more like a gentle suggestion or a warm wish.
Examples in context
- Selamat bersenang-senang di pesta!Have fun at the party!
Example conversation
Budi is saying goodbye to Putri before she goes to a concert.
- PutriAku berangkat sekarang ya, Budi!I'm leaving now, Budi!
- BudiHati-hati di jalan, Putri.Be careful on the road, Putri.
- PutriTerima kasih banyak!Thank you very much!
- BudiSama-sama, bersenang-senanglah di konser itu!You're welcome, have fun at the concert!
