Saya Dari Amerika
I'm From America
'Dari' means 'from.' Most country names sound similar in Indonesian!
Learn to say where you are from in Indonesian with "Saya Dari..." meaning "I'm from..." Most country names in Bahasa Indonesia sound similar to English, making this one of the easiest and most useful phrases for travelers visiting Indonesia.
💬Example Sentences
Saya dari Inggris.
I'm from England.
Saya dari Australia, tapi tinggal di Bali.
I'm from Australia, but I live in Bali.
Kami dari Kanada.
We are from Canada.
🏭Cultural Context
Indonesians are genuinely curious about foreigners and will almost always ask where you are from. Your answer often shapes the conversation, as Indonesians may share what they know about your country or ask about life there. Indonesia itself is incredibly diverse, with over 17,000 islands and hundreds of ethnic groups, so Indonesians understand the concept of diverse origins well. Some country names differ slightly in Indonesian: "Inggris" (England), "Jerman" (Germany), "Belanda" (Netherlands), "Prancis" (France), and "Jepang" (Japan). Knowing your country name in Indonesian is a nice touch that locals appreciate.