Phrase in 30 Seconds
The essential Indonesian greeting used exclusively between 3 PM and sunset to acknowledge the late afternoon transition.
- Means: 'Safe/Happy late afternoon' (3 PM to ~6 PM).
- Used in: Professional meetings, casual encounters, and media broadcasts.
- Don't confuse: With 'Selamat siang', which ends strictly at 3 PM.
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معنی
A greeting used from 3 PM until sunset
زمینه فرهنگی
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.
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'.
خودت رو بسنج
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'.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Indonesian Daily Greetings Timeline
Pagi
- • 05:00 - 11:00
Siang
- • 11:00 - 15:00
Sore
- • 15:00 - 18:00
Malam
- • 18:00 - 05:00
بانک تمرین
6 تمرینهاIt 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'.
🎉 امتیاز: /6
سوالات متداول
12 سوالIt 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 مرتبط
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
کجا استفاده کنیم
Entering a Cafe
Waiter: Selamat sore, selamat datang!
You: Selamat sore, meja untuk satu orang, ya.
Meeting a Neighbor
Neighbor: Eh, sore, Mas! Baru pulang?
You: Iya, sore, Pak. Mari, Pak.
Starting a Zoom Call
Host: Selamat sore rekan-rekan, bisa dengar suara saya?
You: Selamat sore, Pak. Terdengar jelas.
Buying Street Food
You: Sore, Bang. Baksonya satu, ya.
Vendor: Sore! Siap, pakai sambal?
At the Doctor's Office
Nurse: Selamat sore, silakan masuk, nomor antrean 15.
You: Selamat sore, Sus. Terima kasih.
Checking into a Hotel
Receptionist: Selamat sore, ada yang bisa saya bantu?
You: Selamat sore, saya mau check-in atas nama Smith.
Radio Broadcast
DJ: Selamat sore, Sobat Muda! Menemani sore Anda yang macet...
Listener: Selamat sore, Prambors! Mau request lagu dong.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Sore' as the 'Solar' light fading. When the sun is 'Sore' (sore/aching) from shining all day, it's time for 'Selamat sore'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a clock pointing at 3 PM and a giant cup of iced tea (Es Teh) being served as the sun starts to turn orange.
Rhyme
Tiga sore, jangan bengong, ucapkan selamat sore sambil nongkrong.
Story
At 3 PM, the office air conditioner finally feels cold. You look at your watch, stand up, and say 'Selamat sore' to your colleague, Pak Budi, who is just heading out for his afternoon coffee.
In Other Languages
Similar to the Spanish 'Buenas tardes', but with a much later start time (3 PM vs 12 PM). It shares the 'safety' greeting root with Arabic 'Masa' al-khayr'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to say 'Selamat sore' to at least three different people (or even your pets!) between 3 PM and 6 PM today.
Review this at 3:05 PM tomorrow to lock in the temporal association.
تلفظ
The 'e' is a schwa, like the 'a' in 'about'. The 't' at the end is unreleased.
The 'o' is a pure long 'o' (like 'go'). The 'r' is slightly trilled or tapped. The 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed'.
طیف رسمیت
Selamat sore, Bapak dan Ibu sekalian. (Social gathering)
Selamat sore, semuanya. (Social gathering)
Sore, guys! (Social gathering)
Sore, cuy! (Social gathering)
A blend of Arabic and Austronesian roots. 'Selamat' comes from the Arabic 'Salama' (safety), while 'Sore' is the native Indonesian/Malay term for the late afternoon.
نکته جالب
In the 1940s, during the struggle for independence, standardized greetings like 'Selamat sore' were promoted to create a unified national identity through Bahasa Indonesia.
نکات فرهنگی
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.
“Sudah mandi sore, Pak?”
In high Javanese (Kromo), 'Selamat sore' becomes 'Sugeng sonten'. Using this in Central or East Java shows extreme respect for local traditions.
“Sugeng sonten, Eyang.”
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.
“Selamat sore, maaf ya macet sekali tadi.”
The end of 'sore' is marked by the Maghrib prayer. The greeting 'Selamat sore' effectively ends when the 'Adzan' (call to prayer) is heard.
“Sudah Adzan, bukan sore lagi, sudah malam.”
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.
“Selamat sore, mau lihat sunset di mana?”
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Selamat sore, Pak. Bagaimana pekerjaan hari ini?
Selamat sore! Kamu mau nongkrong di mana sore ini?
Selamat sore, Bu. Boleh saya tanya jalan ke stasiun?
Selamat sore, semuanya. Mari kita mulai rapatnya.
Sore, Bang! Baksonya masih ada?
اشتباهات رایج
Saying 'Selamat sore' at 1:00 PM.
Selamat siang.
L1 Interference
Saying 'Selamat sore' at 7:00 PM.
Selamat malam.
L1 Interference
Selamat sore, Budi! (to a teacher)
Selamat sore, Pak Budi.
L1 Interference
Saya pergi ke selamat sore.
Saya pergi pada waktu sore.
L1 Interference
Selamat sore! (as a goodbye to a friend)
Mari! / Duluan ya!
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Buenas tardes
Spanish starts at noon; Indonesian starts at 3 PM.
Bon après-midi
French is for leaving; Indonesian is for arriving.
Guten Tag
German is more general; Indonesian is highly specific about the time.
こんにちは (Konnichiwa)
Japanese uses one word for midday and afternoon; Indonesian splits them.
مساء الخير (Masa' al-khayr)
Arabic 'Masa' often extends much later into the night than 'Sore'.
下午好 (Xiàwǔ hǎo)
Chinese 'Xiàwǔ' includes the early afternoon (12-3 PM).
안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)
Korean is time-independent; Indonesian is time-dependent.
Boa tarde
Portuguese starts 3 hours earlier than Indonesian 'Sore'.
Spotted in the Real World
“Selamat sore... lampu kota mulai menyala.”
A classic indie song capturing the mood of Jakarta in the afternoon.
“Selamat sore, Rangga.”
A pivotal scene where the main characters meet in the afternoon in Yogyakarta.
“Selamat sore pemirsa, kembali lagi di Berita Sore TVRI.”
The standard opening for the national afternoon news broadcast.
“Sore-sore enaknya ngopi. Selamat sore semuanya!”
Common caption for coffee or sunset photos.
“Selamat sore, Pak Harfan.”
Students greeting their teacher in the afternoon.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both translate to 'Good afternoon' in English.
Remember the 3 PM rule. Before 3 = Siang. After 3 = Sore.
Learners often use 'sore' even after it gets dark.
If the streetlights are on, it's 'malam', not 'sore'.
سوالات متداول (12)
It starts at 3:00 PM and ends at sunset (usually around 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM).
basic understandingYes, 'Sore' is a very common informal version used with friends or people you see every day.
usage contextsRarely. It's mostly a greeting. For goodbye, use 'Mari' or 'Sampai jumpa'.
usage contextsIt's still 'Selamat sore' because the clock says so, regardless of the weather.
practical tipsIndonesian splits the afternoon into 'Siang' (hot/midday) and 'Sore' (cool/late afternoon).
comparisonsThe spelling is 'sore', but the 'e' at the end is pronounced clearly like 'eh'.
grammar mechanicsYes, it is very common for professional emails sent between 3 PM and 5 PM.
usage contextsIt's a slang/informal abbreviation of 'Selamat sore', common in texting.
practical tipsUse 'Selamat sore, semuanya' or 'Selamat sore, Bapak-Bapak dan Ibu-Ibu'.
grammar mechanicsNo, it's very polite, provided you add 'Pak' or 'Bu' after it.
cultural usageNo, it specifically refers to the late afternoon time period.
basic understanding'Petang' is more formal or poetic, while 'sore' is the standard everyday word.
grammar mechanics
