The local language is Balinese, but the national language is Bahasa Indonesia. English is commonly spoken throughout Bali particularly in commercial tourist centers. Although English is widely spoken and understood, it can be both polite and useful for visitors to learn a few basic phrases in Bahasa Indonesia. Listed below are some common phrases which may be helpful to you during your holiday in Bali.

  Selamat datang Welcome
  Selamat pagi Good morning
  Selamat sore Good afternoon
  Selamat siang Good day
  Selamat malam Good evening / night
  Apa kabar ? How are you ?
  Baik, dan bapak / ibu ? Fine and you (man/woman) ?
  Siapa nama Anda ? What is your name?
  Nama saya ........ My name is ...........
  Apa ini / itu ? What is this / that ?
  Berapa harganya ini / itu ? How much is this / that ?
  Mahal / murah Expensive / Cheap
  Enak sekali Very delicious
  Saya cinta Bali I love Bali
  Boleh tawar ? Can I bargain ?
  Harga pas Fixed price
  Terima kasih / maaf Thank you / sorry

Saya (tidak) mau beli ini I (don´t) want to buy this
Sama-sama / kembali You're welcome
Danau / pegunungan / hutan Lake / mountains / jungle
Bagus Good / beautiful
Saya tidak bisa bahasa Indonesia I don´t speak Indonesian
Bisa bahasa Inggris ? Do you speak English ?
Tolong / silahkan Help (requesting / offering)
Hari ini / besok Today / tomorrow
Jalan-jalan Just walking around
Saya mau tukar uang I want to change money
Saya mau ke ......... I want to go to ..........
Dimana ......... ? Where is ....... ?
Restoran / pasar / toko Restaurant / market / shop
Roti / ikan / ayam / telur Bread / fish / chicken / egg
Air / kopi / teh Water / coffee / tea
Sampai nanti See you later
Selamat tinggal Good bye