Terima kasih, Pak.

Thank you, Sir.

Breakdown of Terima kasih, Pak.

• pak: sir
• terima kasih: thank you

Questions & Answers about Terima kasih, Pak.

Is Pak the same as “sir” or “Mr.”? Who can I call Pak?

• Pak is the common, respectful way to address an adult man in Indonesian. It’s roughly like English sir when used alone, and like Mr. when used before a name (e.g., Pak Andi = Mr. Andi).
• Use Pak for male teachers, service workers, officials, strangers, older men, or anyone you want to address politely.
• For teenagers or clearly younger men, locals often use regional terms like Mas (Java) or Bang (Jakarta area), but using Pak in a service/official context is still acceptable and polite.

When should I use Bapak instead of Pak?

• Bapak is the full form; Pak is the everyday shortened form.
• Pak sounds natural in most speech. Bapak sounds more formal or respectful, common in speeches, ceremonies, or official writing.
• You might say Terima kasih, Bapak in a very formal context (e.g., addressing a senior official). Day to day, Terima kasih, Pak is preferred.

What’s the female equivalent of Pak?

• The direct equivalent is Bu (short for Ibu).
  • Examples: Terima kasih, Bu. / Terima kasih, Ibu. (more formal)
• Other common address terms (regional or context-based):
  • Mbak (Java; young adult woman)
  • Kak (older sibling/young adult, gender-neutral)