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Madurese (Basa Mathura / بَهاسَ مَدورا) is the language of Madura, an island off Java in Indonesia. It is spoken by large number of ethnic Madurese people throughout Indonesia.

Pronunciation guide

Vowels

Consonants

Common diphthongs

Phrase list

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Basics

Hello.
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Hello. (informal)
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How are you?
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Fine, thank you.
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What is your name?
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My name is ______ .
______ . ( _____ .)
Nice to meet you.
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Please.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Yes.
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No.
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Excuse me. (getting attention)
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Excuse me. (begging pardon)
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I'm sorry.
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Goodbye
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Goodbye (informal)
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I can't speak Madurese [well].
[ ]. ( [ ])
Do you speak English?
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Is there someone here who speaks English?
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Help!
 ! ( !)
Look out!
 ! ( !)
Good morning.
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Good evening.
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Good night.
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Good night (to sleep)
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I don't understand.
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Where is the toilet?
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Problems

Numbers

Time

Clock time

Duration

Days

Months

Writing time and date

Colors

Transportation

Bus and train

Directions

Taxi

Lodging

Money

Eating

Bars

Shopping

Driving

Authority


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