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 a glass of water.
Saya butuh segelas air.
EN: 'Hi there!' is a very common, friendly way to start a conversation in a retail setting. It sounds more natural and warm than just saying 'Hi'.
EN: Use 'can help you + verb' to offer assistance to someone. The verb after 'help you' should be in its base form without 'to'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can help you + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan bantuan kepada seseorang. Kata kerja setelah 'help you' harus menggunakan kata kerja dasar.
I can help you carry these bags.
Saya bisa membantumu membawakan tas-tas ini.
EN: In Western retail culture, staff often greet customers immediately with 'Welcome' or 'Can I help you?' to show they are available, though customers can politely say 'I'm just looking' if they don't need help.
EN: Use 'be + looking for' to talk about something you are trying to find right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be + looking for" untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang sedang Anda cari saat ini.
I am looking for my keys.
Saya sedang mencari kunci saya.
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common and polite to respond enthusiastically (e.g., 'Great!') when a shop assistant offers help.
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large quantity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'many' dengan kata benda jamak (benda yang dapat dihitung) untuk menunjukkan jumlah yang banyak.
There are many books on the table.
Ada banyak buku di atas meja.
EN: In retail settings, 'Please follow me' is a standard, polite way for staff to lead customers to a specific section of the store.
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that was already mentioned (in this case, 'jacket').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'one' sebagai kata ganti untuk menghindari pengulangan kata benda jamak atau tunggal yang sudah disebutkan sebelumnya (dalam hal ini, 'jaket').
I don't like the red bag, I want the black one.
Saya tidak suka tas merah itu, saya mau yang hitam.
EN: In Western clothing stores, it is very common to use 'one' to refer to an item you are holding or looking at. Sizes are typically categorized as Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L).
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like size, color, or time).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What + kata benda" untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik tentang suatu kategori (seperti ukuran, warna, atau waktu).
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In Western clothing stores, sizes are typically Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L). It is common for staff to ask 'What size do you need?' or 'What size are you looking for?'
EN: Use the word 'usually' before the main verb to talk about your habits or things you do most of the time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata "usually" sebelum kata kerja utama untuk membicarakan kebiasaan Anda atau hal-hal yang dilakukan sebagian besar waktu.
I usually drink tea in the morning.
Saya biasanya minum teh di pagi hari.
EN: Clothing sizes (Small, Medium, Large) can vary significantly between different brands and countries. In English-speaking countries, it's common to ask 'What size do you need?' or 'What size do you take?'
EN: Use 'in' + [size] to specify the size of a clothing item.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in" + [ukuran] untuk menentukan ukuran pakaian.
Do you have this shirt in large?
Apakah kemeja ini ada yang ukuran L?
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are often referred to by their names (small, medium, large) rather than just numbers. Using 'in' before the size is the standard way to ask for or describe a specific size.
EN: Use 'What is the price of...?' to ask how much something costs in a formal or clear way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is the price of...?" untuk menanyakan harga sesuatu secara formal atau jelas.
What is the price of this red scarf?
Berapa harga syal merah ini?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'What is the price of...?' is slightly more formal than 'How much is...?'. Both are common in retail stores.
EN: Use 'The [adjective] price is [amount]' to state how much something costs under specific conditions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola kalimat "The [kata sifat] price is [jumlah]" untuk menjelaskan harga suatu barang dalam kondisi tertentu.
The total price is twenty dollars.
Harga totalnya adalah dua puluh dolar.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'normal price' or 'regular price' is often mentioned before announcing a discount or sale price to show the value of the deal.
EN: Use 'a bit' before an adjective to mean 'a little' or 'slightly'. It makes your opinion sound more polite or less direct.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "a bit" sebelum kata sifat untuk mengartikan "sedikit" atau "agak". Ini membuat nada bicara Anda terdengar lebih halus dan sopan.
This room is a bit cold.
Ruangan ini agak dingin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying something is 'a bit expensive' is a common, polite way to decline a purchase or negotiate without sounding confrontational.
EN: To say something is on sale, use 'percent off'. Note that '30 percent off' means you pay 70% of the original price.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengatakan sesuatu sedang diskon, gunakan "percent off". Harap catat bahwa "30 percent off" berarti potongan harga sebesar 30%.
Everything in the store is ten percent off today.
Semua barang di toko diskon 10% hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking countries, discounts are expressed by how much is 'taken off' the price (e.g., 20% off). In Chinese-speaking cultures, discounts are often expressed by how much of the original price remains (e.g., 8折).
EN: Use 'much' before a comparative adjective (like 'cheaper') to emphasize a large difference.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'much' sebelum kata sifat komparatif (seperti 'cheaper') untuk menekankan perbedaan yang besar, yang berarti "jauh lebih...".
This phone is much better than my old one.
Ponsel ini jauh lebih baik daripada ponsel lama saya.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, 'I will take it' or 'I'll take it' is the standard idiomatic way to tell a shopkeeper you have decided to buy an item.
EN: Use 'Do you have...' to ask if a shop sells something or if someone possesses an item. Use 'also' to mean 'in addition to' what was already mentioned.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you have..." untuk menanyakan apakah toko menjual sesuatu atau apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu. Gunakan "also" untuk mengindikasikan "selain barang yang baru saja disebutkan, ada juga...".
Do you also have hats here?
Apakah Anda menjual topi di sini juga?
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, it is common to ask 'Do you have...?' or 'Do you carry...?' when looking for specific items.
EN: Use 'next to' to describe when two things are side by side or very close to each other.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "next to" untuk menjelaskan posisi dua benda yang berdampingan atau sangat dekat satu sama lain.
The bank is next to the supermarket.
Bank ada di samping supermarket.
EN: To compare two things, we add '-ier' to short adjectives ending in 'y' (like 'pretty') and follow it with 'than'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat membandingkan dua hal, kita menambahkan '-ier' pada kata sifat pendek yang berakhiran 'y' (seperti 'pretty'), lalu diikuti dengan 'than' (daripada).
This box is heavier than that one.
Kotak ini lebih berat daripada yang itu.
EN: To compare two things, we often add '-er' to short adjectives like 'cheap' to make 'cheaper'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk membandingkan dua hal, kita sering menambahkan '-er' pada kata sifat pendek seperti 'cheap' untuk membuatnya menjadi 'cheaper' (lebih murah).
This blue hat is smaller.
Topi biru ini lebih kecil.
EN: In English-speaking countries, sales staff often use 'only' to emphasize that a price is a good deal or very affordable.
EN: Use 'both A and B' to talk about two things together. It means 'this one AND that one'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "both A and B" untuk membicarakan dua hal secara bersamaan. Artinya "yang ini DAN yang itu".
I like both tea and coffee.
Saya suka teh dan kopi.
EN: Use 'The total is [amount]' to tell someone the final price of everything they are buying.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "The total is [jumlah]" untuk memberi tahu seseorang harga total dari semua barang yang dibeli.
The total is twenty dollars.
Totalnya dua puluh dolar.
EN: In English-speaking retail culture, staff often use phrases like 'Great choice' or 'Excellent pick' to validate the customer's purchase and build rapport.
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 sit here?
Bolehkah saya duduk di sini?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'card' usually refers to either a credit card or a debit card. It is very common to pay by card even for small amounts.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or requests. They usually start with a verb. Adding 'Please' makes the request more polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah digunakan untuk memberikan instruksi atau permintaan. Kalimat ini biasanya dimulai dengan kata kerja. Menambahkan 'Please' akan membuatnya terdengar lebih sopan.
Please open the door.
Tolong buka pintunya.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, customers often tap or insert their own cards into the terminal rather than handing them to the cashier.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want or need in a shop or restaurant.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I have...?" untuk meminta sesuatu yang Anda inginkan atau butuhkan secara sopan di toko atau restoran.
Can I have a bag, please?
Bolehkah saya minta kantong plastik?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common to say 'please' at the end of a request to show respect to service staff.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [verb-ing]' to express gratitude for a specific action someone has done.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Thank you for + [verb-ing]" untuk menyampaikan rasa terima kasih atas tindakan tertentu yang dilakukan seseorang.
Thank you for helping me with my bags.
Terima kasih sudah membantuku membawakan tas.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is standard customer service to hand over a receipt and thank the customer. The phrase 'Thank you for shopping with us' or 'Thank you for shopping here' is very common at the end of a transaction.
EN: Use 'were' (the past tense of 'are') to describe how someone was or what they did in the past, even if it was just earlier today.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "were" (bentuk lampau dari "are") untuk menjelaskan kondisi atau tindakan seseorang di masa lalu, bahkan jika itu terjadi tadi hari.
You were very kind to me yesterday.
Kamu sangat ramah kepadaku kemarin.
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to use a person's first name when thanking them, especially in customer service settings to show appreciation for their personal effort.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Jenis pakaian luar pendek, biasanya dilengkapi dengan ritsleting atau kancing.
Dalam konteks: Ukuran sedang dalam pakaian.
Dalam konteks: Jumlah uang yang harus dibayar untuk membeli suatu barang.
Dalam konteks: Harganya tinggi; menghabiskan banyak uang.
Dalam konteks: Diskon; pemotongan harga.
Dalam konteks: Lebih murah (bentuk komparatif dari cheap).
Dalam konteks: Syal (bentuk jamak dari scarf).
Dalam konteks: Lebih cantik (bentuk komparatif dari pretty).
Dalam konteks: Total; jumlah keseluruhan.
Dalam konteks: Struk/kuitansi; bukti pembayaran.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To search for someone or something.
Mencari
A reduction in the price of something by a specific percentage.
Diskon (persen)
To use a specific method (like a card or cash) to give money for something.
Membayar dengan...
To come after or behind someone.
Ikuti saya
To decide to purchase a specific item.
Membelinya
A credit card or debit card used as a method of payment.
Kartu kredit atau kartu debit
A specific clothing size category between small and large.
Ukuran sedang / Ukuran M