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EN: Use 'just' with the past tense to talk about something that happened a very short time ago.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "just" dengan bentukan kata kerja lampau (past tense) untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang baru saja terjadi belum lama ini.
I just finished my homework.
Saya baru saja menyelesaikan PR saya.
EN: 'Hi there!' is a very common, friendly way to greet someone in English-speaking countries, especially when starting a conversation with someone you don't know well.
EN: Use 'I'm' (I am) followed by your name and job title to introduce yourself in a professional setting.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam situasi profesional, gunakan "I'm" (I am) yang diikuti nama dan jabatan pekerjaanmu untuk memperkenalkan diri.
I'm Sarah, the marketing manager.
Saya Sarah, manajer pemasaran.
EN: A 'concierge' in a hotel is a specialized staff member who assists guests with local information, bookings, and transportation. It is a highly respected service role.
EN: Use 'Nice to meet you' when you meet someone for the first time. It is a polite way to start a conversation after being introduced.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Nice to meet you" saat pertama kali bertemu seseorang. Ini adalah cara yang sopan untuk memulai percakapan setelah memeperkenalkan diri.
Nice to meet you, Sarah. I am your new neighbor.
Senang bertemu denganmu, Sarah. Saya tetangga barumu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to repeat the other person's name back to them when you first meet. This helps you remember their name and shows respect.
EN: Use 'How can I help?' as a polite way to offer assistance to someone, especially in a service or professional setting.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How can I help?" untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan, terutama dalam lingkungan pelayanan atau profesional.
How can I help you today, sir?
Selamat pagi Pak, ada yang bisa saya bantu hari ini?
EN: In Western service culture, a concierge or staff member will often follow a greeting immediately with an offer of help to show efficiency and hospitality.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to express a necessity or something you must do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk dasar (base verb) setelah "need to" untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau sesuatu yang harus dilakukan.
I need to buy some milk.
Aku perlu membeli susu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I need to' is a direct and common way to ask for help or express a goal when talking to service staff like a concierge.
EN: Use 'not ... at all' to emphasize a negative statement, meaning 'completely not' or 'zero percent'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "not ... at all" untuk memperkuat pernyataan negatif, yang berarti "sama sekali tidak".
I don't like spicy food at all.
Saya sama sekali tidak suka makanan pedas.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, admitting you are lost or 'don't know the way' is a common and polite way to initiate a request for directions from locals or service staff like concierges.
EN: Use 'not far from' to describe a short distance between two locations.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "not far from" untuk menggambarkan jarak yang dekat antara dua lokasi.
The park is not far from my house.
Taman itu tidak jauh dari rumah saya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'No problem' is a very common and friendly way to respond when someone asks for help or says thank you, especially in casual service industry contexts like a hotel concierge.
EN: Use 'It will take + [time]' to talk about how long a future action or trip will last.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It will take + [waktu]" untuk membicarakan berapa lama suatu tindakan atau perjalanan di masa depan akan berlangsung.
It will take ten minutes to finish the homework.
Butuh waktu sepuluh menit untuk menyelesaikan tugas ini.
EN: In many Western cities, 'on foot' is a common way to give directions for short distances. Using 'about' is polite as it accounts for different walking speeds.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give directions or instructions. They start with a base verb and usually omit the subject 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (imperative sentences) digunakan untuk memberikan petunjuk arah atau instruksi. Kalimat ini dimulai dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar, dan subjek "you" biasanya dihilangkan.
Open the window and sit down.
Buka jendela lalu duduklah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving clear, step-by-step directions using words like 'First', 'Then', and 'Next' is considered very helpful and polite.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a distance or time to show how long or how far an action continues.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "for" setelah kata kerja yang diikuti jarak atau waktu untuk menunjukkan berapa lama atau seberapa jauh suatu tindakan berlangsung.
Wait here for ten minutes.
Tunggulah di sini selama sepuluh menit.
EN: In many North American cities, 'blocks' are the standard unit for measuring walking distance, as streets are often laid out in a grid pattern.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give directions or instructions. They start with a verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (imperative sentences) digunakan untuk memberikan petunjuk arah atau instruksi. Kalimat ini dimulai dengan kata kerja dan tidak memerlukan subjek "you".
Open the door and come in.
Buka pintu lalu masuklah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, repeating instructions back to the person giving them is a common way to confirm understanding and avoid mistakes.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are going to happen in the future or things you will encounter soon.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar (base verb) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang akan terjadi di masa depan atau situasi yang akan kamu temui.
You will see a park on your left.
Kamu akan melihat taman di sebelah kirimu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, confirming understanding with phrases like 'That's right' or 'Exactly' is very common when giving directions to ensure the listener feels confident.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists in a specific place. Use 'is' for one thing (singular).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "There is" untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu ada di tempat tertentu. Gunakan "is" jika benda yang dimaksud berjumlah tunggal (satu).
There is a park near my house.
Ada sebuah taman di dekat rumah saya.
EN: In many Western cities, coffee shops are common landmarks used when giving directions because they are easily recognizable.
EN: Imperative sentences (giving directions) start with a verb to tell someone what to do. The subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (memberikan petunjuk arah) dimulai dengan kata kerja untuk memberi tahu seseorang apa yang harus dilakukan. Subjek "you" dihilangkan.
Turn right at the bank.
Belok kanan di bank.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, directions are often given using 'blocks' or specific landmarks like 'intersections' and 'corners' rather than cardinal directions (North, South).
EN: Use 'one more' before a noun to mean an additional unit of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "one more" sebelum kata benda untuk mengindikasikan tambahan satu unit dari sesuatu.
I want to eat one more cookie.
Aku ingin makan satu biskuit lagi.
EN: In North American cities, 'blocks' are a standard unit for giving walking directions, referring to the distance between two parallel streets.
EN: When using multiple adjectives to describe a noun, we usually put the size (big) before the color (white).
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika menggunakan beberapa kata sifat untuk menjelaskan suatu kata benda, kita biasanya meletakkan ukuran ("big") sebelum warna ("white").
She has a small black cat.
Dia punya seekor anak kucing hitam yang kecil.
EN: In many Western cities, museums are often housed in prominent, historical white stone buildings, making 'the big white building' a common way to give directions.
EN: Use 'twice' to say that something happens two times. It is more common than saying 'two times' in daily conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "twice" untuk mengatakan bahwa sesuatu terjadi dua kali. Kata ini lebih umum digunakan dalam percakapan sehari-hari dibandingkan "two times".
I brush my teeth twice a day.
Saya menyikat gigi dua kali sehari.
EN: In many North American cities, 'blocks' are the standard unit for giving walking directions, referring to the distance between two intersections.
EN: The phrase 'can't miss it' is a common idiom used when giving directions to indicate that something is very easy to find or see.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ungkapan "can't miss it" adalah idiom umum yang digunakan saat memberikan petunjuk arah untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu sangat mudah ditemukan atau dilihat, dan kamu tidak mungkin melewatkannya.
The bank is a tall blue building; you can't miss it.
Bank adalah bangunan berwarna biru; kamu pasti tidak akan melewatkannya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving clear confirmation like 'exactly' and 'you can't miss it' is a way to be helpful and polite when providing directions to strangers.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to see if something is possible. Adding 'also' after 'can I' shows you want to do something in addition to what was already discussed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I...?" untuk meminta izin atau menanyakan apakah sesuatu memungkinkan. Menambahkan "also" setelah "Can I" menunjukkan bahwa kamu ingin melakukan hal lain selain apa yang baru saja dibahas.
Can I also have some water?
Bolehkah saya juga minta air minum?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use 'Great!' or 'Perfect!' as a polite way to acknowledge information before asking a follow-up question. It shows you are engaged in the conversation.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists in a specific place. It is followed by a singular noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "There is" untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu ada di tempat tertentu. Kata ini diikuti oleh kata benda tunggal (singular noun).
There is a small park near my house.
Ada taman kecil di dekat rumahku.
EN: In English, people often use the word 'place' instead of 'restaurant' in casual conversation when talking about where to eat.
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things when one has higher quality than the other.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "better than" untuk membandingkan dua hal ketika salah satunya memiliki kualitas yang lebih baik daripada yang lain.
This coffee is better than the one I had yesterday.
Kopi ini lebih enak daripada yang saya minum kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, locals often use phrases like 'in town' to refer to the central or general area of the city they are currently in.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to express your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'sound' + kata sifat untuk menyampaikan pendapat atau reaksimu terhadap sesuatu yang baru saja kamu dengar.
That sounds great.
Kedengarannya bagus.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding a person's name after 'Thank you' makes the gratitude feel more personal and sincere, especially in service industry interactions.
EN: Use the imperative form (starting with a verb) to give friendly wishes or instructions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk perintah (dimulai dengan kata kerja) untuk menyampaikan ucapan atau instruksi yang ramah.
Enjoy your meal!
Selamat menikmati makanan Anda!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to end a helpful interaction with a friendly wish like 'Enjoy your day' or 'Have a good one.'
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Staf di hotel yang bertugas menyambut tamu, memberikan informasi wisata, dan membantu kebutuhan tamu
Dalam konteks: Museum; bangunan tempat mengumpulkan, merawat, dan memamerkan benda-benda bersejarah, seni, atau sains
Dalam konteks: Lurus; tidak berbelok
Dalam konteks: Blok; area di kota atau pemukiman yang dikelilingi oleh empat jalan
Dalam konteks: Persimpangan; titik temu atau silangan jalan
Dalam konteks: Pojok; sudut jalan
Dalam konteks: Tepat sekali; benar sekali (digunakan untuk menegaskan ketepatan)
Dalam konteks: Di dekat sini; berjarak tidak jauh
Dalam konteks: Sempurna; sangat pas
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
walking rather than using a vehicle
Berjalan kaki
to change direction toward the left side
Belok kiri
something is very easy to find or see
Anda tidak akan melewatkannya (menggambarkan sesuatu yang sangat mudah ditemukan)
beside or very close to something
Di sebelah...
The distance from one street to the next in a city or town.
Blok (area di antara jalan)
An informal way to refer to a restaurant that serves Italian food.
Restoran Italia