{"id":2814,"date":"2014-11-08T19:18:47","date_gmt":"2014-11-08T19:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/niasislandsurfcampindonesia.com\/?p=2814"},"modified":"2014-11-08T19:27:33","modified_gmt":"2014-11-08T19:27:33","slug":"top-10-useful-phrases-for-surfers-travelling-to-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niasislandsurfcampindonesia.com\/top-10-useful-phrases-for-surfers-travelling-to-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 10 USEFUL PHRASES FOR SURFERS TRAVELLING TO INDONESIA"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOP 10 USEFUL PHRASES FOR SURFERS TRAVELLING TO INDONESIA<\/strong><\/h1>\n

When surfing in Nias Island <\/strong>is your plan, you need to learn several Indonesian phrases to make the bargaining and stuffs easier.<\/strong> Not all Indonesians are able to speak English especially the economically low class.<\/p>\n

#1 Berapa? \u201cHow much\u201d<\/h3>\n

Travelling means getting something back for souvenirs. And since the traditional markets offer bargained goods, you can start to ask, \u201cBerapa?\u201d<\/strong> to the seller and see how the negotiation goes from there. You can also use the word to negotiate illegal transportation rate. Going surfing in Nias Island <\/strong>might need you to take several transportations so the art of bargaining is needed. If you think the rate is too high, you can say, \u201cMahal.\u201d It means \u2018expensive\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

#2 Ada? Ada! \u201cDo you have?. \u201cYes, I have!\u201d<\/h3>\n

\u201cAda\u201d means \u201cDo you have?\u201d This word is useful when you ask for accommodation in Indonesia. <\/strong>\u201cAda kamar?\u201d means, \u201cDo you have a room available?\u201d If he answers, \u201cAda.\u201d It means, \u201cYes, we have.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

#3 Makan. \u201cEat\u201d, \u201cFood\u201d<\/h3>\n

The thing about Indonesian language is that some words can work as noun and verb. \u201cMakan?\u201d means you are asking for food. \u201cMakan!\u201d<\/strong> can also be translated as \u201cLet\u2019s eat!\u201d<\/strong> Simple, right? Your accommodation in Nias Island <\/strong>can recommend you to the famous dish in town.<\/p>\n

#4 Terima kasih. \u201cThank You\u201d<\/h3>\n

Indonesian people are very warm hearted. Any small help, give thanks to them and they will put a big smile for you. So don\u2019t be afraid to ask a stranger on the street for directions.<\/p>\n

#5 Dimana? \u201cWhere?\u201d<\/h3>\n

Let say you get lost and you only know the name of the place. You can point the destination and ask, \u201cDimana?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

#6 Left or Right?<\/h3>\n

Often time the directions come in \u201cLeft or right\u201d. So, \u201cKiri\u201d<\/strong> is left and \u201cKanan\u201d<\/strong> is right.<\/p>\n

#7 Ombak is wave. And Pantai is beach.<\/h3>\n

This one is very important for surfers. As you are planning for surfcamp in Indonesia, <\/strong>you can use words like, \u201cOmbak\u201d which means wave. \u201cOmbak besar\u201d<\/strong> means \u201cBig Wave.\u201d Pantai means beach. So if you are heading to the beach, you can say, \u201cke pantai\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

#8 \u201cKe-\u201c means \u201cGo to\u201d<\/h3>\n

This will help you to ask for a ride. \u201cKe pasar\u201d<\/strong> means \u201cGo to the market.\u201d<\/p>\n

#9 \u201cKe pantai\u201d means \u201cGo to the beach\u201d<\/h3>\n

#10 Ratus for \u201cHundred\u201d<\/h3>\n

Surfcamp in Nias Island<\/strong> will have different types of rate and it\u2019s important to learn the numeric language. A hundred is \u201cSe-ratus\u201d. Two hundred is \u201cDua ratus\u201d. And so on.<\/p>\n

Surfing in Indonesia <\/strong>is a lifetime experience that every surfer must have. Big breaks, easy vocabs, cheap prices. What more can you ask for?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TOP 10 USEFUL PHRASES FOR SURFERS TRAVELLING TO INDONESIA When surfing in Nias Island is your plan, you need to learn several Indonesian phrases to make the bargaining and stuffs easier. Not all Indonesians are able to speak English especially the economically low class. #1 Berapa? \u201cHow much\u201d Travelling means getting something back for souvenirs. …<\/p>\n

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