Indonesian · Greetings & Phrases

nama saya

My name is

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Used to introduce yourself by name.

Example

Nama saya Putri. Senang bertemu!

My name is Putri. Nice to meet you!

Etymology

'Nama saya' translates to 'my name is,' with 'nama' meaning 'name' and 'saya' meaning 'I.' This structure reflects common introductions.

How & Where It’s Used

Predominantly used in both formal and informal contexts when introducing oneself in spoken and written formats in Indonesia.

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