selamat datang

Definition

Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.

Example

Etymology

'Selamat datang' means 'safe arrival,' derived from 'selamat' (safe) and 'datang' (come/arrive), used to warmly welcome others.

How & Where It’s Used

'Selamat datang' is suitable for formal occasions, often used in both spoken and written contexts to greet guests or newcomers across Indonesia.

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