Saya Mau Minum...
I Want to Drink...
'Minum' means 'to drink.' You already know 'saya mau' from Module 5 — now just add 'minum' and your drink choice!
Learn to say "I want to drink" in Indonesian with "Saya Mau Minum." This essential phrase builds on the "Saya mau" pattern and lets you order any beverage in Bahasa Indonesia, from coffee to fresh juice at any Indonesian restaurant or warung.
💬Example Sentences
Saya mau minum kopi.
I want to drink coffee.
Saya mau minum teh manis.
I want to drink sweet tea.
Anda mau minum apa?
What do you want to drink?
🏭Cultural Context
Indonesians are incredibly hospitable, and offering drinks to guests is a deeply ingrained custom. When visiting someone's home, you will almost always be offered a drink — usually sweet tea (teh manis). It is polite to accept, even if you just take a sip. Indonesia is also one of the world's top coffee-producing countries, and kopi (coffee) culture runs deep, from traditional "kopi tubruk" (ground coffee brewed directly in the cup) to the trendy modern coffee shops popping up in every Indonesian city. Drinks are generally inexpensive, with fresh fruit juices available everywhere for just a few thousand rupiah.