Getting around
Angkot
Berhenti.
Stop.
You hear this when the doors close or the next stop is called. It is written down too, so a missed word does not end the ride.
How the language is used
Indonesian is the public language. Sundanese is widely spoken in the city as well.
In this city
- Language
- Indonesian
- Also heard
- Mostly Indonesian
- A local word
- Punten — Excuse me.
- Writing
- the Latin alphabet
What people say
Ordinary lines from this city: the ride, the counter, the food, and the greeting.
Food
Warung
Satu kopi.
One coffee, please.
The order is built in short pieces like this one.
The street
Jalan
Punten.
Excuse me.
People keep this line short. It is enough for the moment.
The counter
Toko
Berapa?
How much is it?
This line is a whole order. You do not need a longer sentence.
The language through the day
Indonesian is the public language. Sundanese is widely spoken in the city as well.
Around Dago, Braga, the factory-outlet streets, this is the ordinary sound of the day.
A first day in Bandung can run on four lines: “Berhenti.”, “Satu kopi.”, “Punten.”, and “Berapa?”. Each one is already a complete moment.
If you are new here
- Stops, prices, and shop signs are written in the Latin alphabet.
- Permisi opens the question. Mas or mbak is a friendly address.
- If a spoken line goes past you, read the screen or the board. In Bandung, the stop and the price are written down.
One local word: Punten. It means Excuse me..
Places you can see
- Braga Street — A colonial shopping street with art deco facades.
- Tangkuban Perahu — A volcano nearby. Its crater rim looks like an overturned boat.
- Gedung Sate — The provincial government building, with a roof ornament like a satay skewer.
Food
Sundanese meals favour fresh vegetables and sambal, and the street sells batagor and siomay.
Getting around
Minibuses called angkot link the neighbourhoods. Tangkuban Perahu is nearby, and you reach it by road out of town.
Daily life
Friends may speak Sundanese together and switch to Indonesian in a shop or an office.
A few everyday phrases
Indonesian
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Halo | Hello |
| Terima kasih | Thank you |
| Selamat pagi | Good morning |
| Nama saya… | My name is… |
