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Indonesian in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
Di, ke, dari, belok
gives a place, a destination, an origin: , , . These are separate words.
Simple instructions use , , . Add for then. and specify a turning.
and describe distance. gives walking time. No grammatical case ending changes the destination noun.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I go to the station. | ||
| I go to the station. | ||
| I am at the station. | ||
| I am at the station. | ||
| I come from home. | ||
| I come from home. | ||
Sekilo, setengah, sebotol
A measure normally precedes a noun: , , . The noun stays unmarked after a number.
is half a kilo. is a bottle of milk; a piece of cake. means one in these words; use the whole expressions first.
asks the full price. or asks whether anything else is wanted. finishes shopping.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I want one kilo of tomatoes. | ||
| I want one kilo of tomatoes. | ||
| I want two kilos of potatoes. | ||
| I want two kilos of potatoes. | ||
| I want half a kilo of cheese. | ||
| I want half a kilo of cheese. | ||
Naik kereta, pulang-pergi
Use plus a vehicle: , , . Walking is . Cycling can use .
A ticket may be one way or return. leaves; arrives. on a notice means cancelled; learn it as a fixed passive form here.
Digital timetable hours can use 24-hour numbers: . Ordinary speech adds minutes with . is platform two.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| We travel by train. | ||
| We travel by train. | ||
| We go on foot. | ||
| We go on foot. | ||
| Two return tickets. | ||
| Two return tickets. | ||
Bisa, boleh, naik bus
expresses ability or possibility: . asks or gives permission: . Do not treat them as person-conjugated verbs.
For origin and residence distinguish and : . is cannot, not permitted.
makes an informal suggestion involving the listener: . Use for the group including the listener. An invitation can omit the pronoun entirely.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I can speak Indonesian. | ||
| I can speak Indonesian. | ||
| May I come in? | ||
| May I come in? | ||
| I cannot swim. | ||
| I cannot swim. | ||
Di seberang, di antara, lalu
Use for opposite/across from, for between, for next to. describes near.
A route can be several short instructions linked with : . means first/before proceeding; then.
Present forms plus can describe plans without a future ending. may mean my map; says I drew it. Learn the common complete verb rather than every prefix rule.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| The school is opposite the park. | ||
| The school is opposite the park. | ||
| The post office is between the bank and the pharmacy. | ||
| The post office is between the bank and the pharmacy. | ||
| The supermarket is on the corner. | ||
| The supermarket is on the corner. | ||
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I go to the station.
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I want one kilo of tomatoes.
.
We travel by train.
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I can speak Indonesian.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Saya stasiun.
I go to the station.
Saya mau satu tomat.
I want one kilo of tomatoes.
Kami naik .
We travel by train.
Saya bahasa Indonesia.
I can speak Indonesian.
Sekolah di taman.
The school is opposite the park.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Kami naik .
We travel by train.
Saya bahasa Indonesia.
I can speak Indonesian.
Sekolah di taman.
The school is opposite the park.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I go to the station.
I want one kilo of tomatoes.
We travel by train.
I can speak Indonesian.
The school is opposite the park.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I go to the station.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I go to the station.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I want one kilo of tomatoes.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I want one kilo of tomatoes.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
We travel by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
We travel by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I can speak Indonesian.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
I can speak Indonesian.
You say:
Use the meaning and Indonesian pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
