Hotel & Accommodation
Lesson 12.4

Ada WiFi?

Is There WiFi?

Ada WiFi?

Is There WiFi?

AH-dah WHY-fye

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Tip

'Ada' means 'there is' or 'is there?' — it's one of the most useful words in Indonesian. 'Ada WiFi?' 'Ada AC?' 'Ada air panas?'

Learn the incredibly useful word "Ada" (Is there? / There is) in Indonesian. This one word in Bahasa Indonesia lets you ask about WiFi, amenities, availability, and anything else — an essential tool for travelers.

💬Example Sentences

  • Ada WiFi gratis?

    Is there free WiFi?

  • Apa password WiFi-nya?

    What is the WiFi password?

  • Ada AC di kamar?

    Is there AC in the room?

🏭Cultural Context

"Ada" is arguably one of the top five most useful words in Indonesian. This single word handles existence, availability, and presence. At hotels: "ada kamar kosong?" (any vacant rooms?). At restaurants: "ada menu?" (do you have a menu?). Shopping: "ada warna lain?" (do you have other colors?). The opposite is "tidak ada" (there is not / we don't have). WiFi is widely available across Indonesia, even in many budget accommodations and warungs (small eateries). However, speeds can vary dramatically — major cities have excellent connectivity, while remote islands may have slow or intermittent connections. Many Indonesians are heavy smartphone users, and mobile data (often cheaper and faster than WiFi) is available from providers like Telkomsel, XL, and Indosat.