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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Indonesian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Apakah kamu berbicara bahasa Inggris?
"Do you speak English?" in Indonesian 路 say it like ah-pah-kah kah-moo ber-bee-car-ah bah-sah ing-gris

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Indonesian is Apakah kamu berbicara bahasa Inggris?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Apakah Anda berbicara bahasa Inggris?
More formal, use with strangers or in professional settings.
Kamu bisa bahasa Inggris?
Casual, often used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is polite to use 'Anda' in formal situations, while 'kamu' is suitable for informal contexts. Adjust your tone based on the relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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Examples in Indonesian

IndonesianEnglish
Apakah kamu berbicara bahasa Inggris?Do you speak English?
Apakah Anda berbicara bahasa Inggris?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use 'Apakah' at the beginning, making it sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Apakah kamu berbicara bahasa Inggris?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Indonesian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to use 'kamu' with strangers?

It's better to use 'Anda' for strangers to show respect.

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