EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place (like a country, city, or home) to greet someone arriving there.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Welcome to" yang diikuti oleh nama tempat (seperti negara, kota, atau rumah) untuk menyapa seseorang yang baru tiba di tempat tersebut.
Welcome to our office.
Selamat datang di kantor kami.
EN: In immigration or customs settings, 'the country' refers to the nation you are currently entering. It is a standard professional greeting used by officers.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'thank you' to show stronger gratitude.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "very much" setelah "thank you" untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang lebih mendalam.
Thank you very much for the gift.
Terima kasih banyak atas hadiahnya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use 'Thank you very much' in formal situations like airport customs to show respect to officials.
EN: Use 'May I...?' to ask for permission in a polite and formal way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "May I...?" untuk meminta izin secara sopan dan formal.
May I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendelanya?
EN: In customs and immigration, officers use formal language. 'May I' is the standard way to request documents from travelers.
EN: Use 'Here it is' when you are handing one single item to someone. If you are handing over multiple items, use 'Here they are'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Here it is" saat kamu menyerahkan satu benda tunggal kepada seseorang. Jika kamu menyerahkan lebih dari satu benda, gunakan "Here they are".
Here it is. My passport.
Ini dia. Ini paspor saya.
EN: In Western culture, it is considered polite to make eye contact and smile slightly when saying 'Here it is' while handing over documents to an official.
EN: Use 'What is the purpose of...' to ask for the reason why someone is doing something or going somewhere.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is the purpose of..." untuk menanyakan alasan atau tujuan seseorang melakukan sesuatu atau pergi ke suatu tempat.
What is the purpose of your phone call?
Apa tujuan Anda melakukan panggilan telepon ini?
EN: In immigration settings, officers use formal and direct language. 'Purpose of visit' is the standard phrase used worldwide to ask if you are traveling for tourism, work, or study.
EN: Use 'I am here for + [noun]' to explain the reason for your visit or presence in a place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am here for + [kata benda]" untuk menjelaskan alasan keberadaan atau kedatanganmu di suatu tempat.
I am here for a meeting.
Saya di sini untuk menghadiri rapat.
EN: When entering a country, immigration officers expect a clear and concise reason for your visit. 'Vacation' or 'Sightseeing' are the most common terms for tourists.
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time for an activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How long" untuk menanyakan durasi atau lamanya waktu suatu kegiatan.
How long will the movie last?
Berapa lama film ini akan berlangsung?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That sounds nice' is a common polite filler to show you are listening and being friendly before asking a follow-up question.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" + "verb" untuk membicarakan rencana atau niat di masa depan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In immigration contexts, it is important to be specific about your length of stay to avoid confusion.
EN: Use 'will' to ask about future plans or arrangements.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" untuk menanyakan rencana atau pengaturan di masa depan.
Where will you eat dinner?
Di mana kamu akan makan malam?
EN: Immigration officers ask this to ensure you have a planned place to stay, which is a standard security procedure.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «will» + «kata kerja dasar» untuk membicarakan rencana atau niat di masa depan.
I will eat dinner at seven o'clock.
Saya akan makan malam jam tujuh.
EN: In English, 'downtown' is often used as an adverb, so you don't need to say 'in the' downtown. You can just say 'downtown' after the location.
EN: Use 'anything' in questions when asking if something exists, even if you don't know what it is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "anything" dalam kalimat tanya saat menanyakan keberadaan sesuatu, bahkan jika kamu tidak tahu apa benda itu.
Do you have anything to eat?
Apakah kamu punya sesuatu untuk dimakan?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal requirement to report specific items like food, alcohol, or large sums of cash to avoid fines.
EN: Use 'What does [word] mean?' to ask for the definition of a word you don't understand.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What does [kata] mean?" untuk menanyakan arti dari kata yang tidak kamu pahami.
What does 'prohibited' mean?
Apa arti kata "Prohibited"?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal act of informing officials about items you are bringing into the country. It is better to ask for clarification than to make a mistake.
EN: Use 'For example' to introduce specific items that belong to a general group mentioned before.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "For example" untuk memperkenalkan contoh-contoh spesifik yang termasuk dalam kategori umum yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya.
I like fruit. For example, apples and bananas.
Saya suka buah-buahan. For example, apel dan pisang.
EN: In customs declarations, 'special items' usually refer to restricted or taxable goods. It is important to be honest to avoid fines.
EN: Use 'some' with positive sentences to talk about an unspecified amount of things you can count (like chocolates) or cannot count (like tea).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "some" dalam kalimat positif untuk menyatakan jumlah benda yang tidak spesifik, baik untuk kata benda dapat dihitung (seperti cokelat) maupun tidak dapat dihitung (seperti teh).
I have some water in my bag.
Ada beberapa air di dalam tas saya.
EN: When passing through customs, it is important to be honest about food items. Even common snacks like chocolate are worth mentioning if you are unsure of the local rules.
EN: Use 'Those are not' to say that multiple things are not a certain way or are not specific items.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Those are not" untuk menyatakan bahwa beberapa hal "bukan" merupakan kondisi tertentu atau "bukan" barang tertentu.
Those are not my keys.
Itu bukan kunci-kunci saya.
EN: In customs declarations, 'fine' means the items are allowed and no further action is needed. 'Prohibited items' refers to things that are legally forbidden from entering a country to protect its environment or economy.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category of things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + noun" untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang suatu kategori benda.
What colors do you like?
Warna apa saja yang kamu sukai?
EN: In customs and airport contexts, 'prohibited' is a formal word used to describe things you are legally not allowed to bring into a country.
EN: Use 'cannot' to talk about things that are not allowed or are against the rules.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "cannot" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang tidak diizinkan atau melanggar aturan.
You cannot smoke in the airport.
Kamu tidak boleh merokok di dalam bandara.
EN: Most countries have strict rules about bringing food across borders to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Always check customs regulations before traveling.
EN: Use 'any' in negative sentences to mean 'none at all'. It is often followed by 'of' when referring to a specific group of things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "any" dalam kalimat negatif untuk mengindikasikan "tidak ada sama sekali". Kata ini sering diikuti oleh "of" jika mengacu pada kelompok benda yang spesifik.
I don't have any of the books.
Saya tidak punya satu pun dari buku-buku itu.
EN: In English, 'I see' is a very common way to show you understand information, similar to 'I understand' but more casual.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears or seems based on what you see.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "look" + kata sifat untuk menggambarkan bagaimana kesan atau tampilan sesuatu berdasarkan pengamatan visual.
The cake looks delicious.
Kue ini terlihat enak.
EN: In Western culture, service workers (like customs officers or hotel staff) often end interactions with a friendly wish like 'Enjoy your stay' or 'Have a nice day' to show politeness.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [noun]' to express gratitude for a specific thing or action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Thank you for + [kata benda]" untuk mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih atas hal atau tindakan tertentu.
Thank you for the gift.
Terima kasih atas hadiahmu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'so much' or 'very much' is a common way to show extra politeness and sincerity, especially after receiving assistance from service staff or strangers.
EN: Use 'Have a + adjective + time' to wish someone a specific kind of experience. It is a common way to say goodbye.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Have a + kata sifat + time" untuk mendoakan seseorang agar mendapatkan pengalaman tertentu. Ini adalah cara yang umum digunakan saat berpisah.
Have a great day!
Semoga harimu menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You are welcome' is the most standard and polite response to 'Thank you' in professional or semi-formal settings like customs or hotels.
EN: Using 'I will' as a short response to a wish or instruction means you agree to do what was suggested (in this case, having a wonderful time).
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan "I will" sebagai jawaban singkat atas doa atau petunjuk berarti kamu setuju dan akan melakukan apa yang disarankan (dalam konteks percakapan ini: "saya akan menikmati waktu saya").
Have a safe trip! - I will.
Semoga perjalananmu menyenangkan! - Ya, terima kasih.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to repeat a 'thank you' at the very end of an interaction, especially after receiving help or a service, to show extra politeness.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: paspor, dokumen perjalanan resmi yang diterbitkan oleh pemerintah untuk membuktikan kewarganegaraan
Dalam konteks: tujuan atau maksud
Dalam konteks: liburan
Dalam konteks: melaporkan (kepada pihak bea cukai)
Dalam konteks: dilarang, dibatasi oleh aturan/hukum
Dalam konteks: Pusat kota
Dalam konteks: khusus, spesifik
Dalam konteks: jumlah
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
The reason why someone is traveling to a specific country.
Tujuan kunjungan
A formal question asking if you are carrying goods that must be taxed or are restricted.
Apakah ada yang perlu dilaporkan?
To remain in a place for a specific duration of time.
Tinggal (selama berapa lama)
To appear satisfactory or acceptable.
Terlihat bagus, semuanya lancar
To officially state that you are carrying goods that may be subject to tax or legal restrictions when entering a country.
Melaporkan (pabean)
Specific categories of goods that are legally forbidden from being brought into a country by travelers.
Barang terlarang