There are over 600 languages spoken throughout Indonesia’s 17,000-plus islands. And its national language does more than just provide a lingua franca for its diverse inhabitants: by talking about their feelings in Indonesian, they can also share their felt experiences with each other and form closer emotional ties.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Bali or you’re merely seeking a deeper command of the language, learning to talk about your feelings in Indonesian is a good step to take. Click the gray arrows below to hear how the words are pronounced by a native speaker, and continue scrolling to the bottom for examples of how these words can be used in sentences!
Talking About Feelings In Indonesian
Indonesian Emotion Words
to feel — merasa
feeling — perasaan
emotion — emosi
mood — suasana hati
happy — bahagia
sad — sedih
excited — antusias
joy — kegembiraan
love — cinta
hate — kebencian
angry — marah
hope — harapan
depressed — murung
sympathy — belas kasih
lonely — kesepian
satisfied — puas
proud — bangga
disappointed — kecewa
upset — tersinggung
to get over — pasrah
Indonesian Sensation Words
sensation — perasaan
pleasure — kesenangan
hunger — lapar
thirst — haus
pain — rasa sakit
tired — capek
surprise — kejutan
nervous — gugup
fear — takut
(to) get bored — bosan
shock — syok
nostalgia — nostalgia
discomfort — kegelisahan
relief — lega
to irritate — mengganggu
Talking About Feelings In Indonesian
Do you feel good? — Apakah kamu merasa baik?
I love your sense of humor! — Saya suka leluconmu!
I appreciate your honesty. — Saya menghargai kejujuranmu.
I have a strange feeling. — Saya merasa tidak enak.
It is exasperating! — Ini menjengkelkan!
I am afraid! — Saya takut!