Signification
Introducing oneself
Contexte culturel
Introductions are often followed by questions about where you are from or your occupation to establish social context. In Javanese culture, politeness is paramount. Using 'Nama saya' is safe, but adding a respectful title or greeting is appreciated. In professional settings, it is common to exchange business cards immediately after introducing yourself. In Jakarta, youth often use 'Gue' (I) instead of 'Saya' in very casual settings.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add 'adalah'. Keep it short and sweet.
Follow up
Always be ready to answer 'Where are you from?' after introducing yourself.
Signification
Introducing oneself
Keep it simple
You don't need to add 'adalah'. Keep it short and sweet.
Follow up
Always be ready to answer 'Where are you from?' after introducing yourself.
Register matters
Use 'saya' for strangers and 'aku' only for close friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to introduce yourself.
____ saya Budi.
The phrase is 'Nama saya'.
Which is the most natural way to introduce yourself?
Which sentence is correct?
The standard structure is [Noun] + [Possessive Pronoun].
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match 'Nama saya' to its English equivalent.
Nama = name, saya = my.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Siapa nama Anda? B: ____.
All options are acceptable in different contexts.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ saya Budi.
The phrase is 'Nama saya'.
Which sentence is correct?
The standard structure is [Noun] + [Possessive Pronoun].
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Nama = name, saya = my.
A: Siapa nama Anda? B: ____.
All options are acceptable in different contexts.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is usually omitted in natural speech.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
You can say 'Nama saya [Name], panggil saja [Nickname].'
It is neutral. It's the standard way to introduce yourself.
It's a standard way to build rapport in Indonesia.
Yes, it's a polite way to start.
No, it is gender-neutral.
That's a different problem! But the phrase remains the same.
Yes, it's clear and polite.
No, it's always 'Nama saya' for singular.
Expressions liées
Siapa nama Anda?
builds onWhat is your name?
Perkenalkan
builds onLet me introduce myself
Senang bertemu Anda
builds onNice to meet you
Panggil saja saya
specialized formJust call me
