Significado
A general greeting for religious or national holidays
Contexto cultural
In Java, 'Hari Raya' is synonymous with 'Sungkem', where younger family members kneel before elders to ask for forgiveness while saying the greeting. During 'Hari Raya Nyepi', the whole island shuts down. No lights, no travel, no work. The greeting is exchanged before the silence begins. Christian Batak families celebrate 'Hari Raya Natal' with large communal feasts and singing. The greeting is often followed by 'Horas!', a traditional Batak exclamation. For 'Hari Raya Imlek' (Lunar New Year), the greeting is often paired with 'Gong Xi Fa Cai', though 'Selamat hari raya Imlek' is the standard Indonesian form.
The 'Juga' Rule
Always reply with 'Selamat hari raya juga' to show politeness and reciprocity.
Avoid 'Happy Holiday'
Don't translate 'Happy Holiday' literally as 'Selamat Liburan' for religious events; it sounds too casual.
Significado
A general greeting for religious or national holidays
The 'Juga' Rule
Always reply with 'Selamat hari raya juga' to show politeness and reciprocity.
Avoid 'Happy Holiday'
Don't translate 'Happy Holiday' literally as 'Selamat Liburan' for religious events; it sounds too casual.
The Handshake
When saying this in person during Lebaran, it's often accompanied by a 'Salaman' (double-handed handshake).
Inclusive Posting
On social media, add 'bagi yang merayakan' (for those who celebrate) to be inclusive of all faiths.
Teste-se
Which is the correct way to wish someone a happy Eid al-Fitr?
Teman Anda merayakan Lebaran. Apa yang Anda katakan?
'Selamat hari raya' is the standard holiday greeting. 'Ulang tahun' is for birthdays.
Complete the response to a holiday greeting.
A: Selamat hari raya! B: Terima kasih, selamat hari raya ______!
'Juga' means 'too' or 'also', used to return the greeting.
Match the greeting to the event.
Event: Christmas (Natal)
You add the specific holiday name after 'Selamat hari raya'.
Complete the formal greeting.
Saya ingin _________ selamat hari raya kepada Bapak Direktur.
'Mengucapkan' means 'to utter' or 'to wish' in a formal context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Selamat Hari Raya'
Religious
- • Idul Fitri
- • Idul Adha
- • Natal
- • Nyepi
- • Waisak
Cultural
- • Imlek
- • Galungan
Not for...
- • Birthdays
- • Weddings
- • Weekends
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTeman Anda merayakan Lebaran. Apa yang Anda katakan?
'Selamat hari raya' is the standard holiday greeting. 'Ulang tahun' is for birthdays.
A: Selamat hari raya! B: Terima kasih, selamat hari raya ______!
'Juga' means 'too' or 'also', used to return the greeting.
Event: Christmas (Natal)
You add the specific holiday name after 'Selamat hari raya'.
Saya ingin _________ selamat hari raya kepada Bapak Direktur.
'Mengucapkan' means 'to utter' or 'to wish' in a formal context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 'Selamat hari raya Natal' is perfectly correct and very polite.
Yes, it is highly appreciated and seen as a sign of respect and friendship.
'Hari Raya' is the general term for any holiday, while 'Lebaran' is the specific informal name for Eid al-Fitr.
Simply say 'Selamat hari raya juga!' (Happy holiday to you too!)
Yes, 'Selamat hari raya Imlek' is the standard Indonesian way to say it.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend.
It's a tradition during Eid to ask for forgiveness for any mistakes made in the past year.
Usually, people say 'Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan' or 'Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia'.
Yes, 'Met' is a common slang shortening of 'Selamat' used in texting.
You need 'Hari Raya'. Saying just 'Selamat' means 'Congratulations' or 'Safe'.
Frases relacionadas
Mohon maaf lahir dan batin
builds onForgive me for my physical and emotional wrongs
Selamat liburan
similarHappy vacation
Selamat merayakan
similarHappy celebrating
Hari besar
synonymBig day / Great day
Mudik
specialized formThe holiday exodus
Angpao
specialized formMoney envelopes
