A1 Expression ニュートラル

Bagaimana kabarmu?

How are you doing?

意味

A friendly way to check on someone.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'Basa-basi' means you should never start a conversation with a request. Always ask 'Bagaimana kabarmu?' first to show respect. In the capital, 'Bagaimana' is almost always shortened to 'Gimana'. Using the full word can sometimes sound like a textbook. Many Indonesians will answer 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to God) regardless of their religion, as a cultural habit to show gratitude for their current state. In emails, it is common to use 'Semoga Anda dalam keadaan sehat' (Hope you are in a healthy state) as a more formal version of checking in.

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The 'Baik' Rule

When someone asks you this, always start your answer with 'Baik' (Good), even if you're going to complain later. It's polite!

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The '-mu' Trap

Be careful using '-mu' with people older than you. When in doubt, use 'Apa kabar?' which is always safe.

意味

A friendly way to check on someone.

💡

The 'Baik' Rule

When someone asks you this, always start your answer with 'Baik' (Good), even if you're going to complain later. It's polite!

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The '-mu' Trap

Be careful using '-mu' with people older than you. When in doubt, use 'Apa kabar?' which is always safe.

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Add 'Sekeluarga'

To sound like a pro, ask 'Bagaimana kabar sekeluarga?'. It shows you care about their whole family, which is a huge plus in Indonesian culture.

自分をテスト

Complete the greeting to your friend.

Halo Budi, bagaimana ______?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'-mu' is the correct informal possessive suffix for 'you'.

Which phrase is most appropriate for your boss?

Asking your boss how they are:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c

Using 'Bapak' (Sir) is the respectful way to address a male superior.

Match the phrase to its register.

Registers and Phrases

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Each variation fits a specific social context.

Fill in the missing response.

A: Bagaimana kabarmu? B: ________, terima kasih.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

'Kabar baik' (Good news/I'm fine) is the standard response.

Match the situation to the best phrase.

You haven't seen a friend in 5 years.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'Selama ini' (all this time) adds the necessary depth for a long absence.

🎉 スコア: /5

ビジュアル学習ツール

Ways to say 'How are you?'

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Formal

  • Bagaimana kabar Anda?
  • Apa kabar, Bapak?
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Casual

  • Gimana kabarnya?
  • Apa kabar?
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Slang

  • Gimana, Cuy?
  • Sehat?

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Complete the greeting to your friend. Fill Blank A1

Halo Budi, bagaimana ______?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'-mu' is the correct informal possessive suffix for 'you'.

Which phrase is most appropriate for your boss? Choose A2

Asking your boss how they are:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: c

Using 'Bapak' (Sir) is the respectful way to address a male superior.

Match the phrase to its register. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Each variation fits a specific social context.

Fill in the missing response. dialogue_completion A1

A: Bagaimana kabarmu? B: ________, terima kasih.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

'Kabar baik' (Good news/I'm fine) is the standard response.

Match the situation to the best phrase. situation_matching B1

You haven't seen a friend in 5 years.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'Selama ini' (all this time) adds the necessary depth for a long absence.

🎉 スコア: /5

よくある質問

10 問

Mostly, yes. 'Apa kabar?' is more like 'What's up?' or a general 'How are you?', while 'Bagaimana kabarmu?' is slightly more personal and specific to the person you're talking to.

It's better to use 'Apa kabar?' with a stranger. 'Bagaimana kabarmu?' implies a level of familiarity because of the '-mu' suffix.

You can say 'Lagi kurang sehat' (Not feeling well) or 'Lagi agak sibuk' (A bit busy). It's rare to just say 'Buruk' (Bad).

It means 'news' or 'information'. So you're literally asking 'How is your news?'.

'Gimana' is the slang/shortened version of 'Bagaimana'. It's used in 90% of daily spoken Indonesian.

No, that sounds incomplete. You need at least 'Apa kabar?' or 'Gimana?'.

If it's the first time you've seen them that day, yes. It's an essential part of Indonesian social etiquette.

'Bagaimana kabar Anda?' is the formal version, used in business or with elders.

Yes, but usually in the opening sentence: 'Semoga kabarmu baik' (I hope your news is good).

Yes, 'Piye kabare?' is very famous and often used even by non-Javanese people as a joke or a friendly greeting.

関連フレーズ

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Apa kabar?

similar

What's the news? / How are you?

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Gimana kabarnya?

informal

How's the news?

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Sehat?

specialized form

Healthy?

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Sudah makan?

builds on

Have you eaten?

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