If you speak behasa melayu can they understand you? I understand that indonesian is quite different from melayu.
Although they share many words Bahasa Melayu & Bahasa Indo are qute different. Sometimes it can be confusing e.g. kereta=mobil, glasses=katacha mata, kawan=teman,....
The indonesian language is I think a modern creation to allow the different tribes to communicate with a common language. I'm no expert but I think there are many different dialects within Indonesia. I can only use bits of of Melayu, Singlish & Indo, which as a tourist is good enough:o
I've tried looking for a good Bahasa Indo dictionary but there isn't one unlike for Bahasa Melayu.
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