EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or desire for something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "need" yang diikuti kata benda untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau keinginan akan sesuatu.
I need some water, please.
Tolong, saya minta air.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, starting with 'Hi there' is a common, friendly way to initiate a conversation with staff before making a request.
EN: Use 'How can I help you?' to offer assistance in a polite and professional way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How can I help you?" untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan dan profesional.
How can I help you with your luggage?
Ada yang bisa saya bantu dengan bagasi Anda?
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, staff often greet customers immediately with a friendly 'How can I help you?' or 'Are you finding everything okay?' to show they are available to assist.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to politely ask for permission or to see if something is possible.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I...?" untuk meminta izin secara sopan, atau untuk menanyakan apakah sesuatu memungkinkan untuk dilakukan.
Can I use your pen for a moment?
Bolehkah saya meminjam pulpenmu?
EN: In many countries, tourists can get a 'tax refund' (VAT or GST) on goods they buy to take home. You usually need to show your passport and a special form at the airport to get your money back.
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb to talk about an action that happens after another action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "before" yang diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja untuk menjelaskan suatu tindakan yang dilakukan sebelum tindakan lain terjadi.
Please wash your hands before you eat.
Harap cuci tangan sebelum makan.
EN: In many countries, tourists can get a 'tax refund' (VAT or GST) on goods purchased. 'Duty-free' shops are often found in airports or specific tourist areas where taxes are already removed from the price.
EN: Use 'sound + adjective' to give your opinion about something you just heard. Use 'do I need to + verb' to ask for instructions or requirements.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "sound + kata sifat" untuk memberikan pendapat tentang sesuatu yang baru saja kamu dengar. Gunakan "do I need to + kata kerja" untuk menanyakan petunjuk atau instruksi.
That sounds fun! What do I need to bring?
Kedengarannya seru! Apakah ada yang perlu saya bawa?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to show enthusiasm ('That sounds great!') before asking for more details or help.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has something with them right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you have...?" untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau membawa sesuatu saat ini.
Do you have your passport with you?
Apakah Anda membawa paspor?
EN: In many countries, keeping the original physical receipt is mandatory for tax refund processing at airports. Digital copies are not always accepted.
EN: The word 'kept' is the past tense of 'keep'. We use it to talk about where we put something in the past and where it stayed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'kept' adalah bentuk lampau dari 'keep'. Kita menggunakannya untuk menjelaskan situasi di mana kita meletakkan sesuatu di suatu tempat di masa lalu dan meninggalkannya di sana.
I kept the keys on the table.
Saya meninggalkan kunci saya di atas meja.
EN: In English, repeating the auxiliary verb (do/does/did) in a short answer is a standard way to confirm information without repeating the entire sentence.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or will happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk menjelaskan hal-hal yang diperlukan atau akan terjadi di masa depan.
You will need your passport for the flight.
Anda akan membutuhkan paspor saat terbang.
EN: In many countries, 'receipt' is a crucial document for tax refunds. The 'p' in 'receipt' is silent, which is a common point of confusion for learners.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to offer help or suggest an action you are about to do for someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let me + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan bantuan atau mengusulkan tindakan yang akan kamu lakukan untuk seseorang.
Let me help you with those bags.
Biar saya bantu membawakan tas-tas itu.
EN: In many countries, you must show your physical passport and original receipts at the airport customs desk to get a tax refund before checking your luggage.
EN: Using 'first... then...' to describe a sequence of actions or steps in a process.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "first... then..." untuk menjelaskan urutan tindakan atau langkah-langkah dalam suatu proses.
First, wash the apples, then cut them.
Pertama, cuci apalnya, lalu potong-potong.
EN: At international airports, 'Customs' is where you declare goods or get documents stamped for tax refunds, while the 'Refund Counter' is where you actually receive the cash or credit back. These are often two separate desks.
EN: The phrasal verb 'fill out' means to complete a form by writing information in the blank spaces.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kata kerja "fill out" berarti mengisi formulir dengan menuliskan informasi pada bagian yang kosong.
Please fill out this application form.
Silakan isi formulir aplikasi ini.
EN: In many countries, shops designated as 'duty-free' or 'tax-free' can provide the necessary paperwork for tourists to claim back Value Added Tax (VAT) at the airport before they depart.
EN: Use 'would be' to talk about a situation that you are imagining or a result of someone's offer. It sounds more polite and soft than saying 'is'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "would be" untuk menggambarkan situasi yang diandaikan atau respons terhadap saran orang lain. Ini terdengar lebih sopan dan halus daripada langsung menggunakan "is".
That would be very helpful!
Itu akan sangat membantu!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use the person's first name when thanking them, especially in customer service or friendly interactions. It creates a warm and personal connection.
EN: Use 'Here is + singular noun' to point out something you are giving or showing to someone right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Here is + kata benda tunggal" untuk menunjukkan sesuatu yang sedang kamu berikan atau perlihatkan kepada seseorang.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopi Anda.
EN: In English-speaking service industries, it is very common to end an interaction with a well-wish like 'Have a safe trip' or 'Have a nice day'. It shows hospitality and friendliness.
EN: Use 'were' (the past tense of 'are') to describe how someone was or what they did in a past situation that is now finished.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'were' (bentuk lampau dari 'are') untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau perilaku seseorang di masa lalu, biasanya untuk hal-hal yang sudah terjadi.
You were very kind to me yesterday.
Kamu sangat baik kepadaku kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to provide a specific reason when thanking someone in a service environment. Saying 'You were helpful' is a warm way to acknowledge the staff's effort beyond a simple 'thank you'.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Wisatawan yang berkunjung untuk liburan
Dalam konteks: Pengembalian pajak yang telah dibayarkan
Dalam konteks: Barang yang dibeli atau tindakan membeli
Dalam konteks: Bebas pajak, biasanya mengacu pada produk yang tidak dikenakan bea masuk di bandara atau toko tertentu
Dalam konteks: Struk; kertas bukti pembelian
Dalam konteks: Bea cukai, departemen di bandara yang memeriksa barang dan dokumen
Dalam konteks: Paspor, dokumen identitas resmi untuk perjalanan ke luar negeri
Dalam konteks: Mengecap atau membubuhkan cap pada dokumen
Dalam konteks: Loket atau meja layanan tempat transaksi dilakukan
Dalam konteks: Sangat membantu, suka menolong.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To complete a form by writing information in the spaces provided.
Mengisi (formulir, dokumen)
To do something in a way that is quicker or more efficient.
Menghemat waktu
A wish for someone to travel without any accidents or problems.
Perjalanan yang aman
A retail outlet that is exempt from the payment of certain local or national taxes and duties, typically for travelers.
Toko bebas bea
The official area at a port or airport where government officials check goods and documents for tax and security purposes.
Meja pabean
A specific service station in a public building where money is returned to a customer.
Loket pengembalian dana