EN: Use 'I need + noun' to express a requirement or a problem you have. It is a direct way to ask for what is missing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I need + noun" untuk menyampaikan kebutuhan atau masalah yang Anda hadapi. Ini adalah cara langsung untuk menyatakan apa yang Anda perlukan.
I need water.
Saya butuh air.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, starting a request with a greeting and ending with 'please' is the standard way to approach a stranger for help.
EN: Use 'What is wrong?' to ask about a problem or why someone looks sad or worried.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What is wrong?" untuk menanyakan adanya masalah, atau mengapa seseorang terlihat sedih atau cemas.
What is wrong with your car?
Ada apa dengan mobilmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What is wrong?' is a common way to show empathy when you notice someone is in distress.
EN: Use the past tense form 'lost' (from 'lose') to talk about things that happened earlier today or in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau "lost" (dari "lose") untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang terjadi tadi atau di masa lalu.
I lost my keys yesterday.
Saya kehilangan kunci saya kemarin.
EN: Losing a passport is a serious emergency while traveling. In English-speaking countries, the first steps are usually to report it to the local police and then contact your national embassy.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to react to something someone just said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "That is + adjective" untuk merespons sesuatu yang baru saja dikatakan seseorang.
That is great!
Itu luar biasa!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'That is terrible' or 'I'm sorry to hear that' is a common way to show empathy when someone shares bad news.
EN: To ask about a past action, use 'did' + the person + the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menanyakan tindakan di masa lalu, gunakan "did" + subjek + kata kerja bentuk dasar.
Where did you go?
Ke mana kamu pergi?
EN: Use 'Maybe' at the beginning of a sentence to express uncertainty or a guess.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Maybe" di awal kalimat untuk mengungkapkan ketidakpastian atau tebakan.
Maybe in the car.
Mungkin ada di dalam mobil.
EN: To ask a 'yes/no' question with a regular verb like 'have', start the sentence with 'Do' followed by the person (you).
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengajukan pertanyaan 'ya/tidak' dengan kata kerja biasa seperti 'have', awali kalimat dengan Do, lalu ikuti dengan subjek (you).
Do you have a pen?
Apakah kamu punya pulpen?
EN: In emergency situations like losing a passport, having a digital photo on your phone is a common and helpful way to provide identification quickly.
EN: Use 'on' to describe information or images shown on digital screens like phones or computers.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan 'on' untuk mendeskripsikan informasi atau foto yang ditampilkan di layar digital seperti ponsel atau komputer.
The photo is on my laptop.
Foto itu ada di laptop saya.
EN: In modern daily life, keeping digital copies of important documents (like passports) on a smartphone is a common and helpful practice when traveling.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or tell someone what is a good idea to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "should" untuk memberikan saran atau memberi tahu seseorang bahwa melakukan sesuatu adalah ide yang baik.
You should drink some water.
Kamu sebaiknya minum air.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'the police' is treated as a plural noun. Also, calling the police is the standard procedure for lost official documents like passports to prevent identity theft.
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask for the location of a single place or object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where is...?" untuk menanyakan lokasi suatu tempat atau benda tunggal.
Where is the train station?
Di mana stasiun kereta api?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, you can ask for the 'police station' if you need to file a report for a lost item like a passport.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' to talk about the location of something on a specific street.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "on" untuk mendeskripsikan lokasi sesuatu yang berada di jalan tertentu.
The bank is on Main Street.
Bank itu ada di Jalan Main.
EN: In English-speaking countries, street names are capitalized (Park Street). 'Street' is often abbreviated as 'St.' in written addresses.
EN: To ask a question with 'is', move 'is' to the front of the sentence before the subject 'it'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengajukan pertanyaan menggunakan 'is', pindahkan 'is' ke paling depan kalimat, sebelum subjek 'it'.
Is it hot today?
Apakah hari ini panas?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'far' is subjective. People might answer with time (e.g., '10 minutes away') rather than physical distance.
EN: Use '[Time] + away' to describe how far a place is based on travel time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "[Time] + away" untuk mendeskripsikan seberapa jauh suatu tempat berdasarkan waktu tempuh perjalanan.
The shop is ten minutes away.
Toko itu berjarak sepuluh menit.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, distance is often measured in time (e.g., '10 minutes away') rather than physical distance (e.g., '500 meters away') because it is more practical for commuters.
EN: Use 'What about...?' to suggest a new topic or ask for more information about something specific in a conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "What about...?" untuk mengusulkan topik baru atau meminta informasi lebih lanjut tentang hal tertentu dalam percakapan.
What about the train station?
Bagaimana dengan stasiun kereta api?
EN: In emergencies abroad, the embassy is the primary place for citizens to get help with lost documents like passports.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "too" di akhir kalimat untuk menyatakan arti "juga".
I want coffee too.
Saya juga mau kopi.
EN: In emergencies like losing a passport, travelers are advised to contact both the local police (for a report) and their national embassy (for a replacement document).
EN: Use 'Where is...?' to ask about the location of a single place or object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where is...?" untuk menanyakan lokasi suatu tempat atau benda tunggal.
Where is the train station?
Di mana stasiun kereta api?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, embassies are located in the capital city. If you are in a different city, you might need to look for a 'consulate' instead.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being inside a specific area or location like a city or a part of a city.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan 'in' untuk mendeskripsikan keberadaan di dalam area atau lokasi tertentu, seperti kota atau pusat kota.
The hotel is in the city center.
Hotel itu berada di pusat kota.
EN: In many European cities, the 'city center' is the historical and administrative heart of the city where embassies and government buildings are often located.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to check if something is possible.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I...?" untuk meminta izin atau menanyakan apakah sesuatu memungkinkan untuk dilakukan.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendela?
EN: In English-speaking countries, it is common to ask 'Can I...?' in service situations (like at an embassy or shop) to be polite yet direct about your needs.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about schedules or opening hours. Add an 's' to the verb (close -> closes) when the subject is 'It'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk membicarakan jadwal atau jam buka. Tambahkan 's' pada kata kerja jika subjeknya adalah 'It' (contohnya: close menjadi closes).
The shop opens at nine.
Toko ini buka jam sembilan.
EN: In English, when talking about time, 'five' usually implies 5:00 PM in the context of business hours, unless specified otherwise.
EN: Use 'This is + a/an + noun' to identify or describe a situation or object near you.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "This is + a/an + noun" untuk mengidentifikasi atau mendeskripsikan situasi atau benda yang ada di sekitar Anda.
This is a problem.
Ini adalah sebuah masalah.
EN: In English-speaking countries, using the word 'emergency' signals that you need immediate help. It is a strong word used for serious situations like losing a passport or medical issues.
EN: Use 'Do not' (or 'Don't') followed by a verb to tell someone not to do something. This is called a negative imperative.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do not" (atau singkatannya Don't) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini disebut kalimat perintah negatif.
Do not cry.
Jangan menangis.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'I understand' followed by 'Do not worry' is a common way to show empathy and provide immediate emotional support in stressful situations.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions or advice. The subject 'you' is understood and omitted.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah diawali dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan instruksi atau saran. Subjek "kamu" biasanya dihilangkan.
Eat your breakfast first.
Makan sarapanmu dulu.
EN: In English, 'the police' can refer to the police force in general or the local police station in this context.
EN: Use 'Then' at the beginning of a sentence to show the next step in a sequence of actions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Then" di awal kalimat untuk menunjukkan langkah berikutnya dalam urutan tindakan, yang berarti "kemudian" atau "lalu".
Then eat your breakfast.
Lalu makan sarapanmu.
EN: In emergencies abroad, the police and the embassy are the two most important places to visit. The police provide a report for insurance or replacement, and the embassy helps with temporary travel documents.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'Thank you' to show you are very grateful.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menambahkan 'so much' setelah 'Thank you' mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih yang "sangat besar", lebih kuat dari sekadar 'Thank you'.
Thank you so much for the gift.
Terima kasih banyak atas hadiahmu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to include the person's name when thanking them, especially in a friendly or helpful context.
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a polite response after someone says 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "You are welcome" sebagai respons yang sopan setelah seseorang mengucapkan "Thank you", yang berarti "sama-sama".
You are welcome. Have a nice day!
Sama-sama. Semoga harimu menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding to 'Thank you' is essential for politeness. 'Good luck' is a common way to end a conversation when someone is about to do something difficult, like going to the police station.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: paspor, dokumen resmi untuk membuktikan identitas saat bepergian ke luar negeri
Dalam konteks: buruk sekali, mengerikan
Dalam konteks: stasiun atau pos/kantor (seperti stasiun kereta api, kantor polisi)
Dalam konteks: polisi
Dalam konteks: kedutaan besar
Dalam konteks: pusat
Dalam konteks: darurat, keadaan darurat
Dalam konteks: memahami, mengerti
Dalam konteks: khawatir, cemas
Dalam konteks: keberuntungan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To misplace or no longer have one's travel document.
Kehilangan paspor
At a great distance from a place.
Jauh dari...
A distance that takes five minutes to travel.
Jarak lima menit
The central part or main business area of a city.
Pusat kota
Used to wish someone success in something they are going to do.
Semoga beruntung
The official organization or the station responsible for maintaining law and order, rather than just individual officers.
Institusi kepolisian / Pihak kepolisian