A1 Expression Formal

Siapa nama Anda?

What is your name?

Practícalo

Significado

Asking for someone's name formally

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Contexto cultural

In business, titles like 'Pak' or 'Ibu' are often added to the name. You might hear 'Siapa nama Bapak?' Javanese culture emphasizes hierarchy. Using 'Anda' is a safe way to avoid choosing the wrong level of Javanese honorifics. In Jakarta, young professionals use 'Anda' in emails but might switch to 'kamu' quickly after a few meetings. Public servants are trained to use 'Anda' to maintain professional distance and equality.

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Use 'Anda' for safety

If you are unsure about the formality, 'Anda' is always safe.

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Avoid 'Apa'

Never use 'Apa' for a person's name. It is very rude.

Significado

Asking for someone's name formally

💡

Use 'Anda' for safety

If you are unsure about the formality, 'Anda' is always safe.

⚠️

Avoid 'Apa'

Never use 'Apa' for a person's name. It is very rude.

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Add 'Boleh saya tahu'

Adding 'Boleh saya tahu' makes you sound like a native speaker.

Ponte a prueba

Select the most formal way to ask for a name.

Which sentence is correct for a job interview?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Siapa nama Anda?

'Anda' is the only formal pronoun listed here.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

___ nama Anda?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Siapa

We use 'Siapa' (Who) for people's names.

Match the register to the phrase.

Match 'Siapa nama Anda?' to its register.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Formal

'Anda' is the marker for formal register.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Select the most formal way to ask for a name. Choose A1

Which sentence is correct for a job interview?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Siapa nama Anda?

'Anda' is the only formal pronoun listed here.

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

___ nama Anda?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Siapa

We use 'Siapa' (Who) for people's names.

Match the register to the phrase. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Formal

'Anda' is the marker for formal register.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, it is perfect for a teacher.

No, it is standard in Indonesia.

Ask again politely: 'Maaf, siapa nama Anda tadi?'

Because 'Siapa' is for people.

Yes, it is the standard formal pronoun.

Only if you want to be very formal.

Use 'Siapa nama Bapak/Ibu?'

Yes, it is common in formal emails.

No, 'Anda' works for both.

Yes, in formal scenes.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

Nama saya...

builds on

My name is...

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Siapa namamu?

contrast

What is your name? (informal)

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Boleh saya tahu nama Anda?

builds on

May I know your name?

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Salam kenal

similar

Nice to meet you

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