Indonesian, or Bahasa Indonesia as it's known to the locals, is the official language of the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesian, and its closest relative Malay, both developed from Old Malay, an Austronesian language spoken in the kingdom of Srivijaya onthe island of Sumatra.
The Tuttle Concise Tagalog Dictionary gives you the most complete and up-to-date translations from English to Tagalog/Filipino and is the most current dictionary available today.
Lonely Planet Malay Phrasebook is your handy passport to the most relevant and useful Malay phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order street food, shop at markets and ask for trekking directions; all with your trusted travel companion.
This first edition has been written by experienced teachers to meet the requirements for the latest Cambridge IGCSE® Bahasa Indonesia syllabus (0538).
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