EN: Use 'How can I help?' as a polite way to offer assistance in service situations.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How can I help?" sebagai ungkapan sopan untuk menawarkan bantuan dalam situasi pelayanan.
How can I help you today?
Ada yang bisa saya bantu hari ini?
EN: In English-speaking customer service, it is standard to greet the customer with 'Good morning/afternoon' followed immediately by an offer to help.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to" diikuti kata kerja untuk mengungkapkan keinginan atau niat melakukan sesuatu.
I want to drink some water.
Saya ingin minum air.
EN: In English stories, it is common to see the verb 'says' before the name (e.g., 'says Alex') when reporting speech, though 'Alex says' is also correct.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity or number of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How many" yang diikuti kata benda jamak untuk menanyakan jumlah atau frekuensi sesuatu.
How many apples do you want?
Berapa banyak apel yang Anda inginkan?
EN: In English dialogue, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to say 'Yes' or 'Of course' in a customer service context.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to say how long something lasts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "for" yang diikuti jangka waktu untuk menyatakan berapa lama sesuatu berlangsung.
I will stay here for two weeks.
Saya akan tinggal di sini selama dua minggu.
EN: In English stories or dialogues, it is common to put the verb 'says' before the name (says Alex) or after the name (Alex says). Both are correct.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two adjectives that describe the same noun category (cars).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua kata sifat yang mendeskripsikan kategori kata benda yang sama (mobil).
I have black and white pens.
Saya punya pulpen warna hitam dan putih.
EN: In English narratives, 'says [Name]' is a common way to attribute a quote, even though the word order is inverted compared to 'David says'.
EN: Use 'I want + [noun]' to express a desire or choice. Adding 'please' at the end makes the request polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I want + [kata benda]" untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau pilihan Anda. Menambahkan "please" di akhir kalimat akan membuatnya terdengar lebih sopan.
I want a cup of coffee, please.
Tolong beri saya secangkir kopi.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'please' when ordering or requesting something is essential. Without it, 'I want...' can sound demanding or rude to service staff.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a yes/no question about a general action or preference.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you" di awal kalimat untuk mengajukan pertanyaan ya/tidak mengenai kebiasaan umum atau preferensi.
Do you want coffee?
Apakah Anda mau kopi?
EN: In many Western countries, car rental companies will always offer insurance. While it adds to the cost, it is highly recommended for travelers to avoid high repair bills in case of an accident.
EN: Use the pattern 'What is [something] for?' to ask about the purpose or use of an object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "What is [sesuatu] for?" untuk menanyakan kegunaan atau tujuan dari suatu benda.
What is this key for?
Kunci ini untuk apa?
EN: In English-speaking countries, when renting a car, it is common to ask clarifying questions about insurance coverage to avoid unexpected costs in case of an accident.
EN: Use 'if' to talk about a possible situation and its result. The pattern is 'It helps if + [something happens]'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'if' untuk membicarakan kemungkinan situasi beserta hasilnya. Polanya adalah "It helps if + [hal yang terjadi]".
It helps if you study every day.
Akan sangat membantu jika Anda belajar setiap hari.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, car insurance is mandatory or highly recommended when renting a vehicle to cover potential high costs of repairs.
EN: Use 'How much is it?' to ask for the price of a single item or service.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How much is it?" untuk menanyakan harga satu barang atau layanan.
How much is the coffee?
Berapa harga kopi ini?
EN: In many Western countries, car rental insurance is highly recommended because repair costs can be very high. It is common to ask 'What is the insurance for?' to understand the coverage.
EN: Use 'a' before a time period (day, week, month) to mean 'per' or 'every'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'a' sebelum jangka waktu (seperti day, week, month) untuk mengartikan "per..." atau "biaya per...".
The room is fifty dollars a night.
Kamar ini harganya lima puluh dolar per malam.
EN: In English stories or dialogues, it is common to see 'says David' (Verb-Subject) instead of 'David says' after a quote.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a general action or need in the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan tentang tindakan umum atau kebutuhan saat ini.
Do you need a pen?
Apakah Anda butuh pulpen?
EN: In many Western car rental agencies, a GPS is often offered as an add-on service, though many travelers now use their smartphones.
EN: Use 'I am + adjective' to describe your current state or situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am + kata sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan keadaan atau situasi Anda saat ini.
I am hungry.
Saya sangat lapar.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am new here' is a common and polite way to explain why you might need extra help or directions without sounding incompetent.
EN: Use 'free with' to indicate that an item or service is included at no extra cost when you buy or rent something else.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "free with" untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu barang atau layanan sudah termasuk tanpa biaya tambahan saat Anda membeli atau menyewa sesuatu.
Breakfast is free with the room.
Sarapan disediakan gratis bersama kamar.
EN: In many Western countries, basic GPS units are increasingly included for free in rental cars to compete with smartphone navigation apps, though some companies still charge for premium systems.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to react to good news or a positive situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "That is + kata sifat" untuk merespons kabar baik atau situasi positif.
That is wonderful!
Itu luar biasa!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to express enthusiasm (e.g., 'That is great!') when receiving helpful information or a good deal.
EN: Use 'Where do you want to...' to ask about someone's destination or future plans.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where do you want to..." untuk menanyakan tujuan atau rencana seseorang di masa depan.
Where do you want to eat?
Di mana Anda ingin makan?
EN: In English-speaking service environments, asking 'Where do you want to go?' is a common way to offer personalized advice or ensure the customer has the right equipment (like a GPS or a specific car type).
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 mengungkapkan keinginan atau rencana melakukan suatu tindakan.
I want to drink some water.
Saya ingin minum air.
EN: In English stories or dialogues, 'says [Name]' is a common way to identify the speaker after they have spoken.
EN: Use 'One more thing' to add an extra piece of information or a final request at the end of a conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "One more thing" untuk menambahkan informasi ekstra atau permintaan terakhir sebelum mengakhiri percakapan.
One more thing, please sign here.
Satu hal lagi, tolong tanda tangan di sini.
EN: In car rentals, 'fuel' or 'gas' policies are very important. 'Full to full' is a common policy where you receive the car with a full tank and must return it full to avoid extra charges.
EN: Use 'What about + [noun]?' to ask for information about a specific topic or to ask for someone's opinion.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What about + [kata benda]?" untuk menanyakan informasi tentang topik tertentu atau meminta pendapat.
What about the price?
Bagaimana dengan harganya?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, rental cars are typically provided with a full tank of gas and are expected to be returned full. If not, the rental company will charge a much higher price per gallon to refill it.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a request or command sound polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Please" di awal kalimat agar permintaan atau perintah terdengar lebih sopan.
Please close the door.
Tolong tutup pintunya.
EN: In many Western countries, car rental companies expect you to return the car with a full tank of gas. If you don't, they will charge you a much higher price for the fuel.
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask for the location of a specific place or object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where is...?" untuk menanyakan lokasi tempat atau benda tertentu.
Where is the hotel?
Di mana letak hotelnya?
EN: In the US and Canada, people say 'gas station'. In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, people usually say 'petrol station'.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists in a specific place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "There is" untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu (tunggal) ada di tempat tertentu.
There is a park near my house.
Ada sebuah taman di dekat rumah saya.
EN: In English stories or dialogues, it is common to put the verb 'says' before the name (e.g., 'says David') to identify the speaker.
EN: In English stories or dialogues, we often put the action of speaking (says) before the person's name (Alex) when reporting what someone said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam cerita atau dialog bahasa Inggris, kata kerja tindakan berbicara (says) sering kali diletakkan sebelum nama orang (Alex).
"Hello!" says Mary.
"Halo!" kata Mary.
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to include the person's name when saying 'Thank you'. It makes the interaction feel more personal and friendly.
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a polite response when someone says 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "You are welcome" sebagai balasan sopan saat seseorang mengucapkan "Thank you".
You are welcome. Have a nice day!
Sama-sama. Semoga harimu menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Drive safe' is a very common way to say goodbye to someone who is about to drive away, showing care for their safety.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menyea
Dalam konteks: asuransi
Dalam konteks: kecelakaan
Dalam konteks: GPS (sistem navigasi)
Dalam konteks: pegunungan
Dalam konteks: bahan bakar
Dalam konteks: mengembalikan
Dalam konteks: pom bensin
Dalam konteks: hotel
Dalam konteks: dengan aman
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A polite way to ask someone if they need assistance.
Ada yang bisa saya bantu?
A polite response when someone thanks you.
Sama-sama
Used to introduce an additional piece of information or a final point.
Satu hal lagi
A friendly way to say goodbye to someone who is about to drive.
Hati-hati berkendara / Semoga selamat sampai tujuan
In the car rental industry, this usually refers to a 'waiver' (like Collision Damage Waiver) that limits the renter's financial liability for damage.
Asuransi sewa mobil / Pembebasan kerusakan
A facility that sells fuel (gasoline) for motor vehicles.
Pom bensin / SPBU