How To Express Your Feelings In Indonesian

Like many other languages, Indonesian is full of ways to express your feelings and emotions. If you’re feeling happy, sad, angry, or hungry, we’ve got you covered. You can say all that and more in Bahasa Indonesia no matter the level of your fluency by using our simple guide.

How are you...

• Hello, how are you? → Hai, apa kabar?
• How do you do? → Bagaimana Kabarmu?
• How are you feeling today? → Bagaimana perasaan Anda hari ini?

I am...

• I am pleased: Saya senang
• I am happy: Saya gembira
• I am angry: Saya marah
• I am hungry: Saya lapar
• I am thirsty: Saya haus
• I am sick: Saya sedang sakit
• I am sad: Saya sedih
• I am upset: Saya kesal
• I am busy: Saya sedang sibuk
• I am excited: Saya merasa bersemangat
• I feel so cold: Saya kedinginan
• I feel so hot: Saya kepanasan

Sensation and Emotion

• angry: marah
• bored: bosan
• happy: senang
• pain: rasa sakit
• love: cinta
• tired: lelah
• lonely: kesepian
• proud: bangga
• funny: lucu