9 Words that are most often spoken by Lombok people when they meet on the road
1. Where are you going?
When meeting Lombok people, they will generally say the question sentence "mbe de laik" which means where are you going. They do not say the question "how are you" like Westerners in general. This sentence is a form of concern for the goals of the person you meet. Asking about news when meeting is considered unnecessary because whoever you meet is sure the news is good, while those who are sick are definitely not able to leave the house and cannot meet. So whoever you meet, the interrogative sentence used is where you want to go or where have you come from. Not asking for news.
2. Let's stop by the house
Lombok people in general are very friendly and welcome guests. Anyone who meets will definitely invite him to stop by his house. And of course when you stop by his house you will be served food and drinks. Stopping by the house means an honor to him that you are willing to stop by his house even though his house may be just a simple bamboo hut.
3. Let's have coffee at home
This invitation is the sentence most often spoken by Lombok people when meeting people on the street. They will be very happy if the person is willing to stop by his house and want to drink coffee together. Drinking coffee together means that you really feel that you have a high family and emotional closeness as if you have become old friends.
4. Let's have breakfast at home
The invitation to breakfast or eat is a form of concern for the people of Lombok towards the people they meet. Because in ancient times the economic situation was very difficult, so many people who were on the way could not eat or could not afford food so that people who met him would invite him to eat at his house. Until now, this sentence is most often said when meeting other people on the street, namely inviting him to eat at his house. It is considered an omission or a big mistake if you don't invite guests or acquaintances to eat at his house. 5. Where are you from? This question is generally asked to strangers who are meeting for the first time and are not yet known.
5. Where are you from?
This question is generally asked to strangers who are meeting for the first time and are not yet known.
6. Been here for a long time
After they find out that you have just arrived in Lombok, then usually they will ask how long you have been on the island of Lombok. Is it only 2 days a day, a week, a month or longer?
7. Where do you live now
The follow-up question is usually they will ask where you live now, you don't need to feel your privacy is disturbed as if they will come to rob you, not at all. They just want to know where you currently live for a while. You just need to answer in general terms, for example mentioning an area, for example, Senggigi is enough to say that you live in Senggigi, you don't need to mention the hotel name, hotel room number and other details. So never worry at all.
8. Tabe, Tabe Tabe
This sentence means excuse me. This sentence is always spoken by Lombok people when passing someone. Especially if he is walking while everyone else is sitting. This sentence as a form of courtesy or excuse me when passing someone. Usually accompanied by a slightly bent body.
9. Silak Meton.
This sentence means "let me go". This sentence is usually conveyed when they want to say goodbye or leave. Usually answered with the sentence "sila silak" or means "you mau go".
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