المعنى
A greeting used from 3 PM until sunset
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Mandi Sore' (Afternoon Bath) is a cultural institution. Greeting someone 'Selamat sore' often coincides with the time people refresh themselves after a hot day. In high Javanese (Kromo), 'Selamat sore' becomes 'Sugeng sonten'. Using this in Central or East Java shows extreme respect for local traditions. In the capital, 'sore' is synonymous with 'macet' (traffic jams). 'Selamat sore' is often the first thing said when finally arriving at a destination after a long commute. The end of 'sore' is marked by the Maghrib prayer. The greeting 'Selamat sore' effectively ends when the 'Adzan' (call to prayer) is heard. In Bali, 'sore' is the peak time for tourists and locals alike to gather at the beach for the sunset. 'Selamat sore' is the soundtrack to the golden hour.
The 3 PM Rule
Set an alarm for 3 PM for a few days to remind yourself to switch from 'siang' to 'sore'.
Don't Forget the Title
Always add 'Pak' or 'Bu' when speaking to someone older. Just 'Selamat sore' can sound too abrupt.
المعنى
A greeting used from 3 PM until sunset
The 3 PM Rule
Set an alarm for 3 PM for a few days to remind yourself to switch from 'siang' to 'sore'.
Don't Forget the Title
Always add 'Pak' or 'Bu' when speaking to someone older. Just 'Selamat sore' can sound too abrupt.
The 'Sore' Vibe
Use 'Sore' as a way to start 'nongkrong' (hanging out). It's the most social greeting in Indonesia.
Maghrib Boundary
When you hear the call to prayer, immediately stop using 'sore' and switch to 'malam'.
اختبر نفسك
Match the time to the correct Indonesian greeting.
It is 4:30 PM. What do you say?
4:30 PM falls within the 3 PM to sunset window for 'sore'.
Complete the formal greeting to a female teacher.
Selamat sore, ___.
'Bu' is the respectful title for a woman/teacher.
Choose the most natural response for a friend.
Friend: 'Sore, Budi! Mau ke mana?' Budi: '___, mau ke pasar.'
In casual conversation, mirroring the shortened 'Sore' is most natural.
Which of these is a common informal variation used in texting?
Select the correct text-slang for 'Selamat sore'.
'Met' is a common abbreviation of 'Selamat' in digital communication.
Identify the wrong usage.
In which situation is 'Selamat sore' INCORRECT?
1:30 PM is 'siang', not 'sore'.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Indonesian Daily Greetings Timeline
Pagi
- • 05:00 - 11:00
Siang
- • 11:00 - 15:00
Sore
- • 15:00 - 18:00
Malam
- • 18:00 - 05:00
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينIt is 4:30 PM. What do you say?
4:30 PM falls within the 3 PM to sunset window for 'sore'.
Selamat sore, ___.
'Bu' is the respectful title for a woman/teacher.
Friend: 'Sore, Budi! Mau ke mana?' Budi: '___, mau ke pasar.'
In casual conversation, mirroring the shortened 'Sore' is most natural.
Select the correct text-slang for 'Selamat sore'.
'Met' is a common abbreviation of 'Selamat' in digital communication.
In which situation is 'Selamat sore' INCORRECT?
1:30 PM is 'siang', not 'sore'.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةIt starts at 3:00 PM and ends at sunset (usually around 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM).
Yes, 'Sore' is a very common informal version used with friends or people you see every day.
Rarely. It's mostly a greeting. For goodbye, use 'Mari' or 'Sampai jumpa'.
It's still 'Selamat sore' because the clock says so, regardless of the weather.
Indonesian splits the afternoon into 'Siang' (hot/midday) and 'Sore' (cool/late afternoon).
The spelling is 'sore', but the 'e' at the end is pronounced clearly like 'eh'.
Yes, it is very common for professional emails sent between 3 PM and 5 PM.
It's a slang/informal abbreviation of 'Selamat sore', common in texting.
Use 'Selamat sore, semuanya' or 'Selamat sore, Bapak-Bapak dan Ibu-Ibu'.
No, it's very polite, provided you add 'Pak' or 'Bu' after it.
No, it specifically refers to the late afternoon time period.
'Petang' is more formal or poetic, while 'sore' is the standard everyday word.
عبارات ذات صلة
Selamat pagi
similarGood morning
Selamat siang
similarGood midday/afternoon
Selamat malam
similarGood evening/night
Selamat jalan
builds onGoodbye (to the one leaving)
Senja
specialized formTwilight/Dusk
