Basic Verbs

1. Pergi

   To go

   Usage

   The basic movement verb; point at your destination as you say it

2. Datang

   To come

   Usage

   For asking someone to come over, or talking about arrivals

3. Makan

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything to do with eating

4. Minum

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering drinks and for taking medicine

5. Beli

   To buy

   Usage

   The basic verb for shopping

6. Lihat

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing and for asking to look at goods

7. Tunggu

   To wait

   Usage

   For meeting up and for queueing

8. Saya mau pergi

   I want to go

   Usage

   State where you are heading; add a place name and it works in a taxi

9. Saya mau makan

   I want to eat

   Usage

   Say what you would like to eat; follow it with the dish name

10. Saya mau ini

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at what you want; works for both shopping and ordering

11. Saya tidak perlu

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Declining a bag, a straw, or a sales pitch

12. Saya sedang mencari

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say it and then name the place or item you are looking for

13. Saya punya

    I have it

    Usage

    Tell someone you already have the booking, ticket, or cash

14. Saya tidak punya

    I don't have it

    Usage

    Say you have no cash, no change, or no ticket

15. Saya mau tarik uang

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When you are looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash

16. Saya mau pesan

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To say you want to book a table, a room, or a tour

17. Tolong bantu saya sebentar

    Please help me for a moment

    Usage

    For asking help with a concrete task — bags, a machine, a form

18. Tolong beri tahu saya

    Please tell me

    Usage

    For asking someone to tell you the way, the time, or how to do something

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