Slang

1. Teu nanaon.

   It's fine, no problem.

   Usage

   Safe with anyone when someone apologises or you want to say never mind

   Grammar Note

   Teu nanaon means "nothing at all"; add Mangga or Punten before it to sound more polite

2. Sok atuh.

   Go ahead, then.

   Usage

   To nudge a friend or peer to go ahead without holding back

   Grammar Note

   Sok means "go on" and atuh softens it; use Mangga with elders

3. Kumaha atuh?

   Well, what can we do?

   Usage

   To a friend when stuck, either asking for ideas or sighing

   Grammar Note

   Kumaha is "how" and atuh adds a casual tone

4. Euy!

   Hey! Wow!

   Usage

   Added to a sentence or alone for friendly surprise, among friends

   Grammar Note

   Euy is a friendly interjection among peers; do not use it with elders or staff

5. Geuning.

   See, there you go.

   Usage

   Dropped in when you were right or have just noticed something unexpected

   Grammar Note

   Geuning marks "so it turns out" or "see?", at the start or end of a sentence

6. Jigana kitu.

   I think so.

   Usage

   A modest answer when you are not sure

   Grammar Note

   Jigana means "I suppose" and kitu means "so"

7. Sugan.

   Maybe.

   Usage

   A short reply to leave the possibility open

   Grammar Note

   Sugan means "perhaps" and signals that you are not certain

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