Bedeutung
A common way to ask about someone's well-being
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Javanese culture, politeness is highly valued. 'Apa kabar' is often followed by a respectful title like 'Pak' or 'Bu'. In some parts of Sumatra, greetings can be even more direct, but 'Apa kabar' remains the standard bridge. In Jakarta, 'Gimana kabarnya?' is extremely common among the youth. In business, 'Apa kabar' is a great way to soften the start of a meeting before diving into work.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a fixed phrase.
Smile
Indonesians value warmth. A smile while saying 'Apa kabar' makes a huge difference.
Bedeutung
A common way to ask about someone's well-being
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It's a fixed phrase.
Smile
Indonesians value warmth. A smile while saying 'Apa kabar' makes a huge difference.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the most natural way to greet a friend?
Choose the best option:
'Apa kabar?' is the standard, most natural greeting.
Complete the greeting.
Halo, ____ kabar?
The phrase is 'Apa kabar'.
Match the greeting to the register.
Match: 1. Apa kabar? 2. Bagaimana kabar Anda?
'Apa kabar' is neutral; 'Bagaimana kabar Anda' is formal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenChoose the best option:
'Apa kabar?' is the standard, most natural greeting.
Halo, ____ kabar?
The phrase is 'Apa kabar'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
'Apa kabar' is neutral; 'Bagaimana kabar Anda' is formal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is perfectly acceptable in most professional settings.
Simply say 'Baik, terima kasih' (Good, thank you).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Baik
builds onGood/Fine
Lama tidak jumpa
similarLong time no see
Bagaimana kabarnya
specialized formHow is the news
Sehat?
similarHealthy?
