EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place to greet someone arriving at a location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Welcome to" yang diikuti nama tempat untuk menyambut orang yang baru tiba di tempat tersebut.
Welcome to our home.
Selamat datang di rumah kami.
EN: In English-speaking countries, shopkeepers often greet customers immediately to create a friendly atmosphere, though customers may just reply with a smile or a quick 'Hi'.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'Thank you' to show you are very grateful.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan "so much" setelah "Thank you" untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang mendalam.
Thank you so much for the gift.
Terima kasih banyak atas hadiahnya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to say 'Thank you' even for small gestures, like being greeted by a shop assistant.
EN: Use 'How can I...?' to offer help or ask for instructions in a polite way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How can I...?" untuk menawarkan bantuan atau menanyakan petunjuk dengan cara yang sopan.
How can I open this box?
Bagaimana cara saya membuka kotak ini?
EN: In English-speaking countries, shop assistants almost always greet customers with this phrase or 'May I help you?' to show they are ready to assist.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to express a desire or intention to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti kata kerja untuk mengungkapkan keinginan atau niat melakukan suatu tindakan.
I want to drink water.
Saya ingin minum air.
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common to state your purpose directly when a shop assistant asks 'How can I help you?'.
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about a category.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + noun" di awal kalimat tanya untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik mengenai suatu kategori.
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In English-speaking countries, sizes are often labeled as Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and Extra Large (XL).
EN: Use 'I need + [noun]' to express a requirement or something you must have.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I need + [noun]" untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau sesuatu yang harus Anda miliki.
I need a menu.
Saya butuh menu.
EN: In Western clothing stores, sizes are typically labeled as Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), and Extra Large (XL).
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like color, size, or time).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + noun" untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang suatu kategori (seperti warna, ukuran, atau waktu).
What food do you like?
Makanan apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In a retail setting, 'OK' is a common way for staff to acknowledge a customer's statement before moving to the next helpful question.
EN: Use 'or' to connect two choices or options.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "or" untuk menghubungkan dua pilihan atau opsi.
Do you want tea or coffee?
Kamu mau teh atau kopi?
EN: Use 'Here is...' to point out or hand something to someone nearby.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk menunjukkan atau menyerahkan sesuatu kepada seseorang di dekat Anda.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopimu.
EN: In retail, staff use this phrase to present options to customers after they express a preference.
EN: Use 'It is + very + adjective' to describe the quality of a thing or an object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is + very + adjective" untuk menggambarkan kualitas atau kondisi suatu hal/benda.
It is very cold.
Cuacanya sangat dingin.
EN: In Western shopping culture, it is common and polite to express enthusiasm when you like an item. Saying 'Oh, it is very pretty!' shows the shopkeeper you are interested.
EN: When using the phrasal verb 'try on' with a pronoun like 'it', the pronoun must go in the middle.
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat menggunakan kata kerja majemuk (phrasal verb) "try on" dengan kata ganti seperti "it", kata ganti tersebut harus diletakkan di tengah.
I like these shoes. Can I try them on?
Saya suka sepatu ini. Boleh saya mencobanya?
EN: In many Western clothing stores, it is common and encouraged to try on clothes before buying. Sales assistants will often offer this as soon as they see you interested in an item.
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask for the location of a single person or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where is...?" untuk menanyakan lokasi satu orang atau satu benda.
Where is the restroom?
Di mana toiletnya?
EN: In many Western clothing stores, you can take items to the fitting room yourself, but it is polite to ask a staff member first or check if there is a limit on the number of items.
EN: Use 'over there' to point to a location that is far from both the speaker and the listener.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "over there" untuk menunjuk ke lokasi yang jauh dari pembicara maupun pendengar.
The bus stop is over there.
Halte bus ada di sebelah sana.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use a hand gesture (pointing) when saying 'over there' to help the listener find the location.
EN: Use 'What is the...' to ask for specific information like price, name, or time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is the..." untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik seperti harga, nama, atau waktu.
What is the time?
Jam berapa sekarang?
EN: In many English-speaking retail environments, it is common to express enthusiasm ('I love this!') before asking for the price to build a friendly rapport with the shopkeeper.
EN: Use 'The price is + [amount]' to state how much something costs.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "The price is + [amount]" untuk menyatakan harga suatu barang.
The price is ten dollars.
Harganya sepuluh dolar.
EN: In the US, the dollar sign ($) is written before the number, but when speaking, we say 'dollars' after the number.
EN: Use 'Is there...?' to ask if a single thing exists or is available.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Is there...?" untuk menanyakan keberadaan atau ketersediaan suatu benda tunggal.
Is there a menu?
Apakah ada menu?
EN: In many Western retail stores, prices are fixed, but it is common and polite to ask if there are any ongoing promotions or 'discounts' especially during holiday seasons.
EN: Use 'have' to show that a store or person possesses something or offers a service.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'have' untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu toko atau seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau menawarkan suatu layanan.
We have a special menu today.
Kami punya menu spesial hari ini.
EN: In English, '20% discount' means you pay 80% of the price. In Chinese-speaking cultures, this is often expressed as '8折' (80% of the original price).
EN: Use 'That is' (or 'That's') to point out or identify something you are looking at or have just discussed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "That is" (atau bentuk singkatnya "That's") untuk menunjuk atau mengidentifikasi sesuatu yang sedang dilihat atau baru saja dibahas.
That is a beautiful car.
Itu mobil yang bagus.
EN: In many English-speaking retail environments, expressing satisfaction with a price after a discount is a common way to signal that you are ready to complete the purchase.
EN: Use 'will' to express a decision made at the moment of speaking, such as when buying something in a shop.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" untuk mengungkapkan keputusan yang dibuat secara spontan saat berbicara, misalnya ketika memutuskan untuk membeli sesuatu di toko.
I will take the blue shirt.
Saya akan mengambil kemeja biru ini.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, 'I will take this' is a standard way to signal to the clerk that you have finished choosing and are ready to purchase.
EN: Use 'Do you + verb' to ask a question about a general action or habit in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you + verb" untuk menanyakan kegiatan umum atau kebiasaan seseorang saat ini.
Do you like coffee?
Apakah kamu suka kopi?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'by card' is a standard way to ask if someone is using a credit or debit card. It is often contrasted with 'in cash'.
EN: Use 'by' followed by a payment method (card, cash, check) to describe how you are paying.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "by" yang diikuti metode pembayaran (kartu, tunai, cek) untuk menjelaskan cara Anda membayar.
I pay by cash.
Saya membayar secara tunai.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'card' usually refers to either a credit card or a debit card. It is very common to use card payments even for small amounts.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give something to someone or to point out where something is located.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk menyerahkan sesuatu kepada seseorang atau menunjukkan lokasi suatu benda.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopi Anda.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common and polite to say 'Here you go' or 'Here is your...' when handing an item to a customer. The 'p' in 'receipt' is silent.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show politeness and build a personal connection.
Bahasa Indonesia: Sebutkan nama orang setelah "Thank you" untuk menunjukkan kesopanan dan membangun keakraban.
Thank you, Maria!
Terima kasih, Maria!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to use a person's first name even if you just met them in a service setting like a store.
EN: Use 'Have a nice [time]' to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Have a nice [time]" untuk memberikan harapan baik saat berpisah dengan seseorang.
Have a nice weekend!
Selamat menikmati akhir pekan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, especially in retail, 'Have a nice day' is a standard way for staff to end an interaction with a customer.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Toko; tempat untuk jual beli barang.
Dalam konteks: Gaun; terusan wanita.
Dalam konteks: Ukuran.
Dalam konteks: Cantik, menarik.
Dalam konteks: Kamar pas.
Dalam konteks: Harga.
Dalam konteks: Diskon, potongan harga.
Dalam konteks: Struk, kuitansi.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good.
Mencoba pakaian
To use a credit or debit card to make a payment.
Membayar dengan kartu
A polite way to say goodbye to someone.
Semoga hari Anda menyenangkan
A private room in a retail store where customers can try on clothes to check the fit and appearance.
Ruang ganti
To choose to purchase or buy a specific item.
Membeli, mengambil
A method of payment using a credit card or debit card rather than cash.
Membayar dengan kartu