Bedeutung
Said by the person who is leaving.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Pamit' is essential. You don't just leave; you ask for permission to leave. 'Selamat tinggal' is the final word of this ritual. In Javanese culture, directness is often avoided. 'Selamat tinggal' might be preceded by many polite phrases about not wanting to disturb the host further. In Jakarta, 'Selamat tinggal' is often seen as 'too much' for daily life. It's reserved for big moments, like leaving a job or moving away. Songs use 'Selamat tinggal' to signal a permanent breakup. It's the 'ultimate' goodbye in romantic lyrics.
The 'T' Rule
If you are the one **T**raveling away, you say Selamat **T**inggal to the person staying. (Wait, that's confusing! Let's try: **T**inggal = **T**hey stay).
Don't be too formal
If you say 'Selamat tinggal' to a barista, it sounds like you're never coming back. Use 'Terima kasih' or 'Mari' instead.
Bedeutung
Said by the person who is leaving.
The 'T' Rule
If you are the one **T**raveling away, you say Selamat **T**inggal to the person staying. (Wait, that's confusing! Let's try: **T**inggal = **T**hey stay).
Don't be too formal
If you say 'Selamat tinggal' to a barista, it sounds like you're never coming back. Use 'Terima kasih' or 'Mari' instead.
The Handshake
When saying 'Selamat tinggal' in a formal setting, it's often accompanied by a light handshake where you then touch your heart.
Teste dich selbst
You are leaving your boss's office. What do you say?
Saya harus pergi sekarang. _______, Pak.
Since you are the one leaving, you wish your boss a 'safe stay' (Selamat tinggal).
Fill in the blank with 'tinggal' or 'jalan'.
Budi sedang pergi ke bandara. Susi diam di rumah. Budi berkata: 'Selamat ______'. Susi menjawab: 'Selamat ______'.
The leaver (Budi) says 'tinggal' to the stayer. The stayer (Susi) says 'jalan' to the leaver.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
1. Selamat tinggal 2. Sampai jumpa 3. Dah!
Selamat tinggal is formal, Sampai jumpa is neutral, and Dah is casual.
Complete the formal dialogue.
Tamu: 'Terima kasih atas jamuannya. Kami mohon pamit.' Tuan Rumah: 'Sama-sama. Hati-hati di jalan.' Tamu: 'Baik. ________.'
The guest is the leaver, so they say 'Selamat tinggal'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Farewell Formality Scale
Formal
- • Selamat tinggal
- • Selamat jalan
- • Mohon pamit
Casual
- • Dah!
- • Duluan ya
- • Sampai nanti
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSaya harus pergi sekarang. _______, Pak.
Since you are the one leaving, you wish your boss a 'safe stay' (Selamat tinggal).
Budi sedang pergi ke bandara. Susi diam di rumah. Budi berkata: 'Selamat ______'. Susi menjawab: 'Selamat ______'.
The leaver (Budi) says 'tinggal' to the stayer. The stayer (Susi) says 'jalan' to the leaver.
1. Selamat tinggal 2. Sampai jumpa 3. Dah!
Selamat tinggal is formal, Sampai jumpa is neutral, and Dah is casual.
Tamu: 'Terima kasih atas jamuannya. Kami mohon pamit.' Tuan Rumah: 'Sama-sama. Hati-hati di jalan.' Tamu: 'Baik. ________.'
The guest is the leaver, so they say 'Selamat tinggal'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly if it's a very formal message or a final goodbye. For daily chats, use 'Duluan ya' or 'Dah'.
Yes, but it's more specific. It's only for the person leaving. English 'Goodbye' is used by everyone.
In that case, use 'Sampai jumpa' or 'Selamat berpisah'. 'Selamat tinggal' doesn't work if no one is staying.
It can. Because it's formal and role-specific, it's often used in sad movie scenes or breakups.
No, 'Tinggal' alone means 'to stay' or 'to live'. You must include 'Selamat' for it to be a greeting.
You respond with 'Selamat jalan' (Safe journey).
Yes, it is standard Indonesian and understood everywhere from Sumatra to Papua.
Yes, just add 'semuanya' (everyone) at the end: 'Selamat tinggal semuanya'.
Because it sounds more poetic and final than 'Sampai jumpa'. It's great for drama!
The most casual way is 'Dah!' or 'Yuk, duluan!'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Selamat jalan
contrastSafe journey
Sampai jumpa
similarUntil we meet again
Mohon pamit
builds onRequesting leave
Selamat berpisah
specialized formHappy parting
