Indonesian · Greetings & Phrases
apa kabar
How are you?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A common greeting question, literally what news.
Example
Apa kabar? — Baik, terima kasih.
How are you? — Fine, thanks.
Etymology
'Apa kabar' directly translates to 'what news?' combining 'apa' (what) and 'kabar' (news) to inquire about someone's well-being or updates.
How & Where It’s Used
It is generally used in informal contexts during conversations and is widely recognized across Indonesia, suitable in both spoken and written communication.