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Hendro (Indonesian, Engineer, MS-Engineering)

English translation: Bapak Hendro Yth., or Bapak Ir. Hendro Yth.,

13:36 Mar 2, 2004
Indonesian to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Indonesian term or phrase: Hendro (Indonesian, Engineer, MS-Engineering)
Hi

How do we address Hendro (Indonesian, Engineer, MS-Engineering)

For Example Jane Q. Isaacs Canadian Assistant Hr in the US address her as
Dear Ms. Isaacs.

Thank you.
AJ
English translation:Bapak Hendro Yth., or Bapak Ir. Hendro Yth.,
Explanation:
As a rule of thumb, in Indonesian letters:
- Gentlemen are called "Bapak" ("Mr.")or "Bpk" as its abbreviation.
- Ladies are called "Ibu" ("Madame")

After the name, we usually add "Yth" (means: "Yang Terhormat"/"Your honor")

However, some people prefers their title is also used, eg.: Dr., MBA, Prof. etc.
In this case, a Mr. Hendro is an engineer, so we can call him Bpk. Ir. Hendro. ("Ir" is "Insinyur"/"Engineer", derived from the Dutch).

So, you may use:
- Bapak Hendro Yth.,
- Bapak Ir. Hendro Yth.,
Or, the most formal (e.g. in state affairs/legal affairs):
- Yang Terhormat Bapak Ir. Hendro.

HTH!
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Anthony Indra
United States
Local time: 12:41
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5 +3Bapak Hendro Yth., or Bapak Ir. Hendro Yth.,
Anthony Indra
5 +2Pak Hendro
Mark Oliver
5Dear Sir/Dear Mr Hendro
nuvo
4Dear Mr. Hendro
Melanie Nassar


  

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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Pak Hendro


Explanation:
It would really depend on his age/rank relative to yours, and on the nature of your relationship itself.

"Pak" is the vocative form of the kinship term "Bapak", "Father," and is used to express respect or create some social distance between two speakers.

There are, however, other options: Mas Hendro ("Brother," if you are close in age and social status).

Hope that helps.

Mark Oliver
Local time: 12:41
Native speaker of: English

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agree  SIOE DARTANA
8 hrs
agree  Louis SOETEDJA: "Pak Hendro" is correct.
18 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Bapak Hendro Yth., or Bapak Ir. Hendro Yth.,


Explanation:
As a rule of thumb, in Indonesian letters:
- Gentlemen are called "Bapak" ("Mr.")or "Bpk" as its abbreviation.
- Ladies are called "Ibu" ("Madame")

After the name, we usually add "Yth" (means: "Yang Terhormat"/"Your honor")

However, some people prefers their title is also used, eg.: Dr., MBA, Prof. etc.
In this case, a Mr. Hendro is an engineer, so we can call him Bpk. Ir. Hendro. ("Ir" is "Insinyur"/"Engineer", derived from the Dutch).

So, you may use:
- Bapak Hendro Yth.,
- Bapak Ir. Hendro Yth.,
Or, the most formal (e.g. in state affairs/legal affairs):
- Yang Terhormat Bapak Ir. Hendro.

HTH!

Anthony Indra
United States
Local time: 12:41
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sugeng Hariyanto
6 hrs
agree  SIOE DARTANA
7 hrs
agree  Mohamad Rudi Atmoko
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Dear Mr. Hendro


Explanation:
Dear Mr. Hendro -- if you are writing a letter to him.

Mr. Hendro -- if you are talking to him

You wanted this in English, right?

Melanie Nassar
United States
Local time: 22:41
Native speaker of: English
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Dear Sir/Dear Mr Hendro


Explanation:
Yes. You can use Dear Sir or Dear Mr. It is very common in English, and, we, Indonesian will not be bothered by that.

nuvo
Indonesia
Local time: 02:41
Native speaker of: Indonesian, Native in JavaneseJavanese
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