How To Count From 1 To 100 In Indonesian

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22 May 2023
By Sarah Angela Almaden
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In a way, numbers live in our heads rent-free. We use numbers when telling time, going shopping, measuring something, or cooking tasty foods.

Numbers are everywhere and anywhere, whether we like it or not. When it comes to learning a new language, knowing how to count is essential. Counting is one of the most important steps in mastering Bahasa Indonesia.

To get you started with this simple skill, here’s a counting guide from 1 (satu) to 100 (seratus).

How to count from 0 to 10

  • 0: nol (nol)
  • 1: satu (satu)
  • 2: dua (doowah)
  • 3: tiga (tiga)
  • 4: empat (empat)
  • 5: lima (lima)
  • 6: enam (enam)
  • 7: tujuh (tujuh)
  • 8: delapan (delapan)
  • 9: sembilan (sembilan)
  • 10: sepuluh (sepuluh)

How to count from 11 to 20

  • 11: sebelas
  • 12: dua belas
  • 13: tiga belas
  • 14: empat belas
  • 15: lima belas
  • 16: enam belas
  • 17: tujuh belas
  • 18: delapan belas
  • 19: sembilan belas
  • 20: dua puluh

Counting by Tens

  • 30: tiga puluh
  • 40: empat puluh
  • 50: lima puluh
  • 60: enam puluh
  • 70: tujuh puluh
  • 80: delapan puluh
  • 90: sembilan puluh
  • 100: seratus

Get to 100 without breaking a sweat 🌴