Looking for practical Jawi (جاوي) to Madurese phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Jawi phrase first, then the Madurese translation (Madurese) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Madurese.
Tip: pick five Madurese phrases from the greetings section and use them in a real message today. Small daily practice beats cramming before a trip.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
هلا
Halo
ترما كاسي
Matur suwun
سلamat pagi
Selamat pagi
سلamat tengahري
Selamat sore
سلamat سوري
Selamat malam
سلamat مالام
Selamat tidur
جمبا لاغي
Sampai jumpa
سلامت
Selamat tinggal
سيا بربا ناما؟
Sapa namamu?
ناما سياه جان
Namaku John
بغاي مان؟
Kabar apa?
سنغار بربا سياه
Senang bertemu denganmu
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
أنت تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Apa sampeyan bisa ngomong Inggris?(apa sampean bisa ngomong Inggris)
أنا لا أتحدث الهندية جيدًا
Aku ora bisa ngomong Hindi kanthi apik(aku ora bisa ngomong Hindi kanthik apik)