EN: Use 'Can I' followed by a base verb to offer help or ask for permission in a polite way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I" yang Diikuti Kata Kerja Dasar untuk Menawarkan Bantuan atau Meminta Izin secara Sopan.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendela?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Excuse me' is the standard way to interrupt someone or get a stranger's attention before asking a question.
EN: Use 'How is...' to ask about the quality or condition of something in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How is..." untuk Menanyakan Kualitas atau Kondisi Sesuatu saat Ini.
How is your coffee?
Bagaimana rasa kopimu?
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often check on guests shortly after the food is served to ensure everything is satisfactory.
EN: Use 'is' after a singular noun (like 'the food') to describe its quality with an adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" Setelah Kata Benda Tunggal (Seperti 'the food') yang Diikuti Kata Sifat untuk Menjelaskan Ciri atau Kualitasnya.
The coffee is very hot.
Kopi ini sangat panas.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to give positive feedback to the server when they ask about the meal. 'Very good' is a standard, friendly response.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to ask for permission or to make a polite request.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I + verb" untuk Meminta Izin atau Mengajukan Permintaan secara Sopan.
Can I have some water?
Bolehkah saya minta minum air?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, you usually need to ask for the bill; servers often won't bring it until you request it to avoid rushing you.
EN: Use 'One moment, please' as a polite way to ask someone to wait for a short time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "One moment, please" sebagai Cara Sopan untuk Meminta Seseorang Menunggu Sebentar.
One moment, please. I am looking for your keys.
Tunggu sebentar, ya. Saya sedang mencari kuncimu.
EN: In Western service culture, keeping a customer informed that you are working on their request (by saying 'one moment') is considered essential for good service.
EN: Use 'Here is...' when you are handing something to another person.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Pola Kalimat "Here is..." saat Kamu Menyerahkan Sesuatu kepada Orang Lain.
Here is your key.
Ini kunci-kunci Anda.
EN: In Western restaurants, the server usually brings the bill to your table rather than you going to a counter to pay.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to offer to do something or to ask for a moment to check information.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let me + verb" untuk Menawarkan Bantuan atau Meminta Waktu Sebentar untuk Memeriksa Informasi.
Let me help.
Biar saya bantu.
EN: In restaurants, it is common to say 'Let me see' or 'Let me check' before paying to ensure the bill is correct.
EN: Use 'The total is [amount]' to tell someone the final price or sum of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "The total is [amount]" untuk Memberitahu Seseorang Harga Total atau Jumlah Akhir dari Sesuatu.
The total is ten dollars.
Totalnya ten dollars.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the total on the bill often does not include the tip. You should check if a service charge is already added.
EN: Use 'Do I need to...' to ask if something is required or necessary.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do I need to..." untuk Menanyakan Apakah Sesuatu Diperlukan atau Wajib Dilakukan.
Do I need to pay now?
Apakah saya harus membayar sekarang?
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is expected in restaurants. However, in some countries or fast-food places, it is not required. Asking this question is a polite way to learn the local custom.
EN: Use 'is not' to say that something is not true or not required. It makes a sentence negative.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is not" untuk Menyatakan bahwa Sesuatu Tidak Benar atau Tidak Diperlukan. Ini Mengubah Kalimat Menjadi Negatif.
Water is not free here.
Air di sini tidak gratis.
EN: In many Western countries, tipping is expected even if it is not legally 'required'. However, in some fast-food or casual cafes, it is optional.
EN: Use 'many' before plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large number.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'many' di Depan Kata Benda Jamak (Hal yang Dapat Dihitung) untuk Menunjukkan Jumlah yang Banyak.
Many students study English.
Banyak murid belajar bahasa Inggris.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is a social expectation even if it's not legally required. 'Leave a tip' literally means leaving money on the table or adding it to the bill.
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about prices, amounts, or quantities of things you cannot count (like money).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How much" untuk Menanyakan Harga, Jumlah, atau Kuantitas dari Hal yang Tidak Dapat Dihitung (Seperti Uang).
How much is the coffee?
Berapa harga kopi ini?
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is expected at sit-down restaurants. 15-20% is considered a standard 'good' tip for service.
EN: Use 'About' at the beginning of a sentence to give an estimated or approximate number.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "About" di Awal Kalimat untuk Memberikan Angka Perkiraan atau Estimasi.
About ten people are here.
Ada sekitar sepuluh orang di sini.
EN: In the United States, tipping 15% to 20% is standard practice in restaurants with table service.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Kata Kerja Dasar Setelah "want to" untuk Mengungkapkan Keinginan atau Niat Melakukan Sesuatu.
I want to drink some water.
Saya ingin minum air.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like the US, tipping is a standard practice in restaurants to show appreciation for the service. 15-20% is common.
EN: Use 'Can I + verb' to ask for permission or to see if something is possible.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I + verb" untuk meminta izin atau menanyakan apakah sesuatu memungkinkan untuk dilakukan.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendela?
EN: In many Western countries, it is common to pay even small amounts with a credit card, but it is always polite to ask first in small shops.
EN: Use the verb 'take' to mean 'accept' when talking about payment methods like credit cards or cash.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Kata Kerja 'take' dengan Arti 'Menerima' saat Membicarakan Metode Pembayaran Seperti Kartu Kredit atau Uang Tunai.
Do you take cash?
Apakah Anda menerima uang tunai?
EN: In many Western countries, 'credit cards' is a general term that often includes debit cards as well. It is very common to pay by card even for small amounts.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to show or give something to another person.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk Menunjukkan atau Memberikan Sesuatu kepada Orang Lain.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopimu.
EN: In many Western countries, it is common to hand your credit card to the server or insert it into a machine yourself. Saying 'Here is my credit card' makes the action clear and polite.
EN: Use 'Do you want to' followed by a verb to ask about someone's desires or intentions in a simple way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you want to" yang Diikuti Kata Kerja untuk Menanyakan Keinginan atau Rencana Seseorang secara Sederhana.
Do you want to drink coffee?
Apakah kamu mau minum kopi?
EN: In many Western countries, 'splitting the bill' (often called 'going Dutch') is very common among friends or colleagues. However, the server will usually ask this before processing the payment.
EN: Use the present simple tense (eat) to describe a current situation or a plan for the day, even if it is happening now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple Tense (eat) untuk Menjelaskan Situasi saat Ini atau Rencana Hari Ini, Bahkan untuk Hal yang Sedang Terjadi.
I study at home today.
Saya belajar di rumah hari ini.
EN: In Western restaurants, 'splitting the bill' is very common. If you are eating alone, you simply pay the full amount. Using 'alone' is a direct way to clarify you don't have companions to share the cost with.
EN: Use the simple present tense (Subject + Verb) to state a fact or a decision you are making right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Simple Present Tense (Subject + Verb) untuk Menyatakan Fakta atau Keputusan yang Kamu Buat saat Ini.
I pay the rent.
Saya membayar uang sewa.
EN: In Western cultures, 'splitting the bill' (Dutch treat) is common among friends, but one person may pay the full bill to show generosity or if they are hosting.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a verb to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan "Please" di Depan Kata Kerja untuk Membuat Permintaan atau Perintah Menjadi Lebih Sopan.
Please sit down.
Silakan duduk.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, you must sign the credit card receipt if the transaction is over a certain amount, though digital signatures are becoming more common.
EN: The word 'Done' is used as a short way to say 'I have finished' or 'It is finished' in casual conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'Done' Sering Digunakan dalam Percakapan sebagai Cara Singkat untuk Mengatakan "I have finished" atau "It is finished" secara Santai.
Done! I finished my homework.
Selesai! Saya sudah selesai mengerjakan PR.
EN: In Western culture, it is very common to use a person's first name when thanking them, even in service situations like restaurants. It shows friendliness.
EN: Use 'Have a + [adjective] + day' to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Have a + [adjective] + day" saat Berpisah untuk Mendoakan Seseorang Agar Hari Mereka Menyenangkan.
Have a great day.
Semoga harimu menyenangkan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, especially in the US, 'Have a nice day' is a standard polite closing for service interactions.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Makanan/Santapan: Makanan yang dimakan pada waktu tertentu
Dalam konteks: Tagihan/Rincian Pembayaran: Daftar yang menunjukkan jumlah uang yang harus dibayar
Dalam konteks: Total/Jumlah Keseluruhan: Jumlah total setelah semuanya dijumlahkan
Dalam konteks: Tip: Uang ekstra yang diberikan sebagai ungkapan terima kasih atas pelayanan
Dalam konteks: Wajib/Diperlukan: Harus dilakukan atau sesuai aturan
Dalam konteks: Persen: Persentase, bagian dari seratus
Dalam konteks: Kartu Kredit
Dalam konteks: Membagi/Memisah (tagihan)
Dalam konteks: Sendirian/Tanpa Orang Lain
Dalam konteks: Tanda Tangan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To divide the cost of a meal or service between two or more people.
Bayar masing-masing, membagi tagihan
A polite way to ask someone to wait for a short time.
Mohon tunggu sebentar
A common polite greeting used when saying goodbye.
Semoga harimu menyenangkan
A statement of money owed for goods or services provided in a restaurant.
Tagihan
A small sum of money given to a service worker in addition to the basic price.
Tip / Uang tip
To accept a specific form of payment.
Menerima (metode pembayaran)