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The 10 Most Useful Indonesian Question Words

April 2, 2026
The 10 Most Useful Indonesian Question Words

1. Apa? -- What?

"Apa ini?" -- What is this?

2. Siapa? -- Who?

"Siapa nama Anda?" -- What is your name?

3. Di Mana? -- Where?

"Di mana toilet?" -- Where is the bathroom?

4. Kapan? -- When?

"Kapan kita bertemu?" -- When do we meet?

5. Berapa? -- How much/many?

"Berapa harganya?" -- How much does it cost?

6. Kenapa? -- Why?

"Kenapa toko tutup?" -- Why is the shop closed?

7. Bagaimana? -- How?

"Bagaimana caranya?" -- How do you do it?

8. Yang Mana? -- Which one?

"Kamu mau yang mana?" -- Which one do you want?

9. Boleh? -- May I?

"Boleh foto?" -- May I take a photo?

10. Bisa? -- Can?

"Bisa bahasa Inggris?" -- Can you speak English?

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