Sama-sama meaning in English

sama-sama means you're welcome in Indonesian. Pronounced SAH-mah SAH-mah.

Hear sama-sama

Example sentence

Sama-sama, tidak masalah.
You're welcome, no problem.

How sama-sama is used

The standard 'you're welcome'. Also doubles as 'likewise' in other contexts.

sama-sama in real dialogue

These lines show how the word is used naturally inside complete Indonesian conversations:

• Sama-sama.
  You're welcome.
  From Maaf, Pak A1
• Sama-sama. Hati-hati di jalan.
  You're welcome. Be careful on the road.
  From Tersesat di Kota A2
• Sama-sama. Jangan lupa menabung tiap bulan, ya.
  You are welcome. Do not forget to save every month.
  From Buka Rekening di Bank B1

Related greetings

• halo, hello
• selamat pagi, good morning
• selamat siang, good afternoon
• selamat sore, good evening
• selamat malam, good night
• terima kasih, thank you

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