How do you say "Thank you" in Indonesian?

Short answer

"Terima kasih" (teh-REE-mah KAH-see) is the universal way to say "thank you" in Indonesian. The casual short form is "Makasih". To say "thank you very much", add banyak: "Terima kasih banyak". The standard reply is "Sama-sama" (you\'re welcome).

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