Last updated: April 24, 2026
Indonesian Numbers — 1 to 1,000,000
Indonesian numbers are one of the easiest parts of the language — fully regular and pronounced exactly as spelled. This guide covers 1 to a million with phonetic pronunciation, practical bargaining scenarios, and how to say prices and dates.
Counting 1 to 10
| # | Indonesian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | satu | SA-too |
| 2 | dua | DOO-ah |
| 3 | tiga | TEE-gah |
| 4 | empat | UHM-paht |
| 5 | lima | LEE-mah |
| 6 | enam | EH-nahm |
| 7 | tujuh | TOO-joo |
| 8 | delapan | duh-LA-pahn |
| 9 | sembilan | suhm-BEE-lahn |
| 10 | sepuluh | suh-POO-loo |
Tens, hundreds, thousands and millions
| Number | Indonesian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | sebelas | suh-BUH-lahs |
| 15 | lima belas | LEE-mah buh-LAHS |
| 20 | dua puluh | DOO-ah POO-loo |
| 50 | lima puluh | LEE-mah POO-loo |
| 100 | seratus | suh-RA-toos |
| 500 | lima ratus | LEE-mah RA-toos |
| 1,000 | seribu | suh-REE-boo |
| 10,000 | sepuluh ribu | suh-POO-loo REE-boo |
| 100,000 | seratus ribu | suh-RA-toos REE-boo |
| 1,000,000 | satu juta | SA-too JOO-tah |
Bargaining tip — prices drop zeros
In markets, sellers often say "lima puluh" meaning 50,000 rupiah (~€3), not 50. When unsure, confirm with "ribu?" (thousand?) or "ratus ribu?" (hundred thousand?).
How to master Indonesian numbers in 30 minutes
Step 1 — Master 1 to 10
Memorise the base words (satu to sepuluh). Everything else is built from them.
Step 2 — Learn the belas suffix (11-19)
Add belas after the single digit: sebelas (11), dua belas (12), tiga belas (13)... Note: 11 uses se- instead of satu.
Step 3 — Learn the puluh suffix (20-99)
Add puluh after the tens digit: dua puluh (20), tiga puluh (30), etc. For 25 = dua puluh lima.
Step 4 — Master ratus and ribu
seratus (100), seribu (1,000), satu juta (1,000,000). "Se-" means "one" when attached to ratus/ribu.
Step 5 — Practice with prices
Walk through a market scenario: "Berapa harganya? Lima puluh ribu." (How much? 50,000 rupiah). Bargaining is easier once numbers are automatic.
Dates, days and time
Days of the week
Senin, Selasa, Rabu, Kamis, Jumat, Sabtu, Minggu
Months
Januari, Februari, Maret, April, Mei, Juni, Juli, Agustus, September, Oktober, November, Desember
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you count to 10 in Indonesian?+
satu (1), dua (2), tiga (3), empat (4), lima (5), enam (6), tujuh (7), delapan (8), sembilan (9), sepuluh (10). Pronunciation is fully regular — read each word as spelled.
How do you say prices in Indonesian?+
Prices are often shortened in speech. "Lima puluh" in a market usually means 50,000 rupiah (around €3), not 50. Confirm by asking "ribu?" (thousand?) or "ratus ribu?" (hundred thousand?) when paying large amounts.
What is 100 in Indonesian?+
100 is seratus. 200 = dua ratus, 300 = tiga ratus. 1,000 = seribu, 10,000 = sepuluh ribu, 100,000 = seratus ribu, 1,000,000 = satu juta.
How do you say first, second, third in Indonesian?+
Add the prefix ke- before the number: kesatu (or pertama = first), kedua (second), ketiga (third), keempat (fourth). "The first time" = pertama kali.
What is the Indonesian word for "zero"?+
Zero is nol (pronounced "nohl") in informal speech, or kosong (KO-song, literally "empty") in most daily contexts, especially phone numbers and prices.
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