Signs

Examples

Meaning
Buka Open
Tutup Closed
Dorong Push
Tarik Pull
Masuk Enter
Keluar Exit
Pintu Darurat Emergency Exit
WC/Toilet Toilet
Kamar Mandi Bathroom
Pria Man
Wanita Women
Umum Public
Bukan Jalan Umum Not for public access
Pribadi Private
Tamu harap lapor Visitors report here
Dilarang Masuk Do not Enter
Dilarang Merokok Do not Smoking
Rokok Harap Dimatikan Please lit out your cigarrette
Dilarang Membuang Sampah Sembarangan Do not Litter
Dilarang Parkir Disini
Dilarang Parkir
Do not Park Here
No Parking
Terima Kasih, Selamat Jalan Thank you, Have a good trip
Harap Antri Disini Please queu here
Kami siap melayani Anda We are at your service

Read also “Asking For What You Want In Indonesian” written by Dr. Timothy Hassall, Lecturer in Indonesian, Australian National University, Canberra.

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