Halo, nama saya
/ˈhalo ˈnama ˈsaja/word by word
The English phrase "hello, my name is" is translated into Indonesian as Halo, nama saya.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself to another person. The component Halo means "hello" and the phrase nama saya means "my name is".
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "Hello, name I".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Indonesian, you do not need to add a verb like "is" after the word nama (name).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhalo ˈnama ˈsaja/
Did you know?
- The Indonesian word for 'name' nama is a distant relative of the English word 'name'. Both words share a common ancestor from the Proto-Indo-European language.
- While saya is the standard word for 'I' in nama saya, Indonesian has many other words for 'I' that change based on the speaker's social status and intimacy with the listener.
- In many parts of Indonesia, a gentle nod or a slight bow often accompanies the introduction Halo, nama saya to show respect to the other person.
Examples in context
- Halo, nama saya Adi.Hello, my name is Adi.
- Hai, nama saya Rina.Hi, my name is Rina.
- Halo, aku Putra.Hello, I am Putra.
- Halo, nama saya Budi.Hello, my name is Budi.
- Halo, nama saya Siti.Hello, my name is Siti.
- Halo, nama saya adalah Andi.Hello, my name is Andi.
Example conversation
Adi and Indah meet for the first time at a cafe.
- AdiHalo, nama saya Adi.Hello, my name is Adi.
- IndahHalo, nama saya Indah. Senang bertemu Anda.Hello, my name is Indah. Nice to meet you.
- AdiSenang bertemu Anda juga, Indah.Nice to meet you too, Indah.
- IndahMari kita duduk di sini.Let's sit here.
