EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is a standard greeting.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How are you?" untuk menanyakan kabar atau kondisi seseorang saat ini. Ini adalah salam yang paling standar.
How are you today?
Bagaimana kabarmu hari ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A short positive answer like 'Good, thanks!' is common.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menggambarkan kondisi atau perasaanmu saat ini.
I am happy.
Saya sangat senang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am great' is a common, positive response to the question 'How are you?', even if you are just feeling normal.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary for you.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "need" yang diikuti oleh kata benda untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu itu penting atau kamu butuhkan.
I need some water.
Saya membutuhkan air.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to state your need directly before asking for a specific favor. It shows respect for the other person's time.
EN: Use 'What is it?' to ask for more details after someone says they need help or have a question.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is it?" untuk menanyakan detail lebih lanjut setelah seseorang mengatakan bahwa mereka membutuhkan bantuan atau memiliki masalah.
I have a surprise for you. What is it?
Saya punya kejutan untukmu. Apa itu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to help someone, making the speaker sound approachable.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or plan to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menyatakan keinginan atau rencana melakukan suatu tindakan.
I want to eat pizza.
Saya ingin makan piza.
EN: In English, 'downtown' acts as an adverb of place, so we say 'go downtown' instead of 'go to downtown'.
EN: Use 'am' after the subject 'I' to describe a state or identity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'am' setelah subjek 'I' untuk menggambarkan kondisi atau identitas.
I am a student.
Saya adalah seorang siswa.
EN: In English, saying 'I am new here' is a very common and polite way to explain why you might need help or why you don't know the local rules.
EN: Use the present simple tense to talk about facts or things you know right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan simple present tense untuk membicarakan fakta atau hal-hal yang kamu ketahui saat ini.
I know your name.
Saya tahu namamu.
EN: 'No problem' is a very common and friendly way to respond to a request or a 'thank you' in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'Do' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a yes/no question with an action verb (like 'take').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Do' di awal kalimat untuk mengajukan pertanyaan ya/tidak tentang suatu tindakan (seperti 'take').
Do you like apples?
Apakah kamu suka apel?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'taking the bus' is a common way to discuss daily habits or routines.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things you do regularly. When talking about more than one thing, add 's' or 'es' to the noun (e.g., buses, trains).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Simple Present tense untuk membicarakan kebiasaan atau hal-hal yang dilakukan secara teratur. Ketika menyebutkan lebih dari satu benda, tambahkan 's' atau 'es' di akhir kata benda (contoh: buses, trains).
I eat apples and bananas.
Saya makan apel dan pisang.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'taking the bus' or 'taking the train' is a very common way to describe using public transportation. Using the plural forms (buses, trains) implies that you use them as a general habit.
EN: Use 'First' at the beginning of a sentence to show the first step in a sequence of actions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "First" di awal kalimat untuk menunjukkan langkah pertama dalam urutan tindakan.
First, I wake up.
Pertama, saya bangun tidur.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'the station' usually refers to the main train or subway hub if not specified.
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask about the location of a single person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where is...?" untuk menanyakan lokasi satu orang, tempat, atau benda.
Where is the park?
Di mana tamannya?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'the station' usually refers to the main train or subway hub nearby. If you mean a bus stop, it's more common to say 'bus stop'.
EN: Use 'near' to describe that something is a short distance away from a place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "near" untuk menggambarkan bahwa sesuatu berada dalam jarak yang dekat dari suatu tempat.
The school is near the library.
Sekolah berada di dekat perpustakaan.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, parks are common landmarks used for giving simple directions.
EN: Use 'How do we' + [verb] to ask for instructions or the method to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How do we" + [verb] untuk menanyakan petunjuk atau cara melakukan sesuatu.
How do we open this box?
Bagaimana cara kita membuka kotak ini?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, tickets can be bought via apps or contactless credit cards, but asking 'How do we buy tickets?' is still the standard way to ask for help at a station.
EN: Use 'at' to talk about a specific place or point where an action happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'at' untuk membicarakan tempat atau lokasi spesifik di mana suatu tindakan terjadi.
I wait at the bus stop.
Saya menunggu di halte bus.
EN: In many modern cities, you can also use a smartphone or a contactless card instead of a physical machine to pay for fares.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the fare) with its description or value.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (tarif) dengan deskripsi atau nilainya.
The ticket is five dollars.
Tiket ini harganya lima dolar.
EN: In the US and many other countries, 'fare' specifically refers to the price paid for public transportation like buses, trains, or taxis.
EN: Use 'Do I' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a need or action in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do I" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan pertanyaan tentang kebutuhan atau tindakan saat ini.
Do I need a ticket?
Apakah saya perlu tiket?
EN: In many Western public transport systems, a 'transfer' is a ticket or a digital record that allows you to switch between buses or trains for free or a reduced price within a certain time limit.
EN: Use 'take' followed by a vehicle name (like bus, train, or taxi) to talk about using public transportation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "take" yang diikuti nama kendaraan (seperti bus, kereta, atau taksi) untuk membicarakan naik kendaraan tersebut.
I take the train to work.
Saya naik kereta ke tempat kerja.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, buses are identified by numbers. You can say 'bus number five' or simply 'the number five bus'.
EN: Use 'transfer to' followed by a vehicle (bus, train, etc.) to describe changing from one mode of transport to another.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "transfer to" yang diikuti dengan kendaraan (bus, kereta, dll.) untuk menggambarkan berganti dari satu kendaraan ke kendaraan lain.
I transfer to the bus at the park.
Saya berganti bus di taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'transfer' can also refer to a physical slip of paper or a digital credit that allows you to switch vehicles without paying a full second fare.
EN: Use 'Where do I...' to ask for directions or instructions about a location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where do I..." untuk menanyakan petunjuk arah atau instruksi mengenai suatu tempat.
Where do I buy a ticket?
Di mana saya harus membeli tiket?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'transfer' specifically refers to moving between different lines or modes of transport (like bus to train) using the same ticket or a small extra fee.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' to talk about a specific point or location in a city, like a station or a building.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "at" untuk membicarakan titik atau lokasi spesifik di kota, seperti stasiun atau bangunan.
I wait at the bus stop.
Saya menunggu di halte bus.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, 'Central Station' is the main hub where different train lines and bus routes meet, making it the most common place for transfers.
EN: Use 'sounds' + adjective to share your opinion about something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "sounds + adjective" untuk menyampaikan pendapat atau perasaanmu tentang sesuatu yang baru saja kamu dengar.
That sounds fun!
Kedengarannya menarik!
EN: In English, using phrases like 'That sounds easy' or 'That sounds good' is a common way to show you are listening and engaged in the conversation.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about possibilities or options. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" untuk membicarakan kemungkinan atau pilihan. Kata ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja.
You can take the bus.
Kamu bisa naik bus.
EN: In many Western cities, 'taxi' and 'cab' are used interchangeably. Ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft are now often more common than traditional taxis.
EN: To ask a question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), move the verb to the front of the sentence before the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengajukan pertanyaan dengan kata kerja 'be' (am, is, are), pindahkan kata kerja tersebut ke depan kalimat, sebelum subjek.
Is the bus late?
Apakah busnya terlambat?
EN: In many Western cities, taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation like buses or trains. This is why the speaker suggests using a ride-sharing app as an alternative.
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the beginning of a sentence to give a suggestion or command (Imperative sentence).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk dasar kata kerja di awal kalimat untuk memberikan saran atau perintah (kalimat imperatif).
Try this apple.
Coba apel ini.
EN: In many Western cities, ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft are often seen as a more modern, convenient, and sometimes cheaper alternative to traditional taxis.
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that was already mentioned (in this case, 'a ride-sharing app').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'one' sebagai kata ganti untuk menghindari pengulangan kata benda yang sudah disebutkan sebelumnya (dalam hal ini, aplikasi ride-sharing).
I don't have a pen. Do you have one?
Saya tidak punya pulpen. Kamu punya?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good idea!' is a very common and positive way to show agreement and enthusiasm for someone's suggestion.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (singkatan dari Let us) yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk mengusulkan melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's eat lunch.
Ayo makan siang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Great!' is a very common way to show enthusiasm and agreement before starting a new task.
EN: Use 'You are + adjective' to describe a person's character or current state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "You are + adjective" untuk menggambarkan karakter atau kondisi seseorang saat ini.
You are very kind.
Kamu baik sekali.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to give a specific compliment after saying 'thank you' to show genuine appreciation for the person's effort.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pusat kota
Dalam konteks: Stasiun
Dalam konteks: Mesin
Dalam konteks: Tarif; ongkos
Dalam konteks: Transit / Berganti kendaraan
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Dalam konteks: Ride-sharing / Layanan berbagi tumpangan
Dalam konteks: Sangat membantu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
to travel using a bus
Naik bus
located close to a park
Di dekat taman
a mobile application used to arrange one-way transportation on short notice
Aplikasi berbagi tumpangan
To change from one public transportation vehicle (like a bus or train) to another as part of the same journey.
Transit / Pindah kendaraan