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Betawi and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Betawi belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.
Betawi: Estimated at over 3 million speakers, including both native and second-language speakers, mostly in Greater Jakarta. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Betawi to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Halo | Hello |
| Selamat pagi | Good morning |
| Selamat siang | Good afternoon |
| Selamat malem | Good evening |
| Selamat malem | Good night |
| Pamit | Goodbye |
| Sampai ketemu nanti | See you later |
| Sampai ketemu besok | See you tomorrow |
| Selamat datang | Welcome |
| Apa kabarnye? | How are you? |
| Gue baik-baik aja, makasih | I am fine, thank you |
| Semoga hari yang baik | Have a good day |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Tolong | Please |
| Makasih | Thank you |
| Makasih banyak | Thank you very much |
| Lu dipersilahkan | You are welcome |
| Iye | Yes |
| Kagak | No |
| Permisi | Excuse me |
| Gue minta maaf | I am sorry |
| Kagak masalah | No problem |
| Tentunye | Of course |
| Selamat | Congratulations |
| Semoga beruntung | Good luck |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Siapa nama lu? | What is your name? |
| Seneng bisa ketemu lu | Nice to meet you |
| Lu dari mana? | Where are you from? |
| Umur elu berape? | How old are you? |
| Gue murid | I am a student |
| Gue disini lagi liburan | I am here on holiday |
| Gue disini buat kerja | I am here for work |
| Ini temen gue | This is my friend |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Satu | One |
| Dua | Two |
| Tiga | Three |
| Empat | Four |
| Lima | Five |
| Enam | Six |
| Tujuh | Seven |
| Delapan | Eight |
| Sembilan | Nine |
| Sepuluh | Ten |
| Seratus | One hundred |
| Seribu | One thousand |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Hari ini | Today |
| Besok | Tomorrow |
| Kemaren | Yesterday |
| Sekarang | Now |
| Nanti | Later |
| Udah jam berapa nih? | What time is it? |
| Di pagi hari | In the morning |
| Di malem hari | In the evening |
| Senin | Monday |
| Jumat | Friday |
| Minggu depan | Next week |
| Satu jam | One hour |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Kamar mandinye dimane? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Stasiun keretanya dimana? | Where is the train station? |
| Bandaranye dimane? | Where is the airport? |
| Gimane caranya gue kesana? | How do I get there? |
| Belok kiri | Turn left |
| Belok kanan | Turn right |
| Langsung aja | Go straight ahead |
| Itu deket | It is near |
| Jauh banget | It is far |
| Gue tersesat | I am lost |
| Gue butuh taksi | I need a taxi |
| Dimana gue bisa beli tiket? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Berapa harga tiketnye? | How much is the ticket? |
| Aman kagak kalo jalan kaki? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Gue laper | I am hungry |
| Gue haus | I am thirsty |
| Air, tolong | Water, please |
| Meja buat berdua, tolong | A table for two, please |
| Menunya, tolong | The menu, please |
| Apa yang lu saranin? | What do you recommend? |
| Gue mau ini | I would like this |
| Enak banget | It is delicious |
| Tagihannye, tolong | The bill, please |
| Gue kagak makan daging | I do not eat meat |
| Gue alergi makanan | I have a food allergy |
| Kopi | Coffee |
| Teh | Tea |
| Roti | Bread |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Berapa harganye ini? | How much does this cost? |
| Itu terlalu mahal | It is too expensive |
| Lu terima kartu kredit kagak? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Gue cuma nyari | I am just looking |
| Gue bakal ambil | I will take it |
| Buka | Open |
| Ditutup | Closed |
| Pintu masuk | Entrance |
| Keluar | Exit |
| Pasarnye dimane? | Where is the market? |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Bantuin | Help |
| Panggil dokter | Call a doctor |
| Panggil polisi | Call the police |
| Gue butuh bantuan | I need help |
| Gue sakit | I am sick |
| Rumah sakitnye dimane? | Where is the hospital? |
| Apoteknye dimane? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Sakit di sini | It hurts here |
| Gue butuh dokter | I need a doctor |
| Ada rumah sakit di deket situ kagak? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Betawi | English |
|---|---|
| Lu bisa bahasa Inggris kagak? | Do you speak English? |
| Gue kagak ngerti | I do not understand |
| Gue ngerti | I understand |
| Tolong ngomong pelan-pelan | Please speak slowly |
| Tolong ulangin itu | Please repeat that |
| Tolong tulis aje | Please write it down |
| Apa artinye ini? | What does this mean? |
| Gimane lu ngomong ini? | How do you say this? |
| Gue lagi belajar | I am learning |
| Gue ngomong dikit | I speak a little |
| Lu bisa bantuin gue? | Can you help me? |
| Gua kagak tau | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Betawi is primarily spoken in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, and its surrounding areas including parts of West Java and Banten. It is traditionally associated with the Betawi people, the native ethnic group of Jakarta.
Uses the Latin alphabet, following Indonesian orthographic conventions.
Betawi phonology is similar to Indonesian but exhibits specific pronunciation traits, such as the simplification of consonant clusters and influence from Malay dialects. Betawi often uses contractions or colloquial forms not present in Standard Indonesian.
Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. Grammar is simpler than Standard Indonesian, with reduced use of affixes. Often uses personal pronouns and particles unique to Betawi (e.g., 'gua' for 'I', 'lu' for 'you').
Betawi has a large number of loanwords from Hokkien Chinese, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, and local Indonesian languages such as Sundanese and Javanese, reflecting the multicultural nature of Jakarta.
Belongs to the Austronesian language family, under the Malayo-Polynesian branch. It is considered a Malay-based creole or dialect.
Uses the Latin script. In informal contexts like text messaging and social media, Betawi is often written phonetically, reflecting colloquial pronunciation.
Historically oral, Betawi gained written representation in the 20th century, mostly through popular media like television, songs, and comic books.
Estimated at over 3 million speakers, including both native and second-language speakers, mostly in Greater Jakarta.
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