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Introduction:

Welcome to the lesson on Basic Shopping Phrases in Indonesian! In this lesson, we will learn essential vocabulary and phrases that will help you navigate through shopping experiences in Indonesia. Whether you are visiting the bustling markets or stylish shopping malls, being able to communicate effectively will enhance your shopping experience and help you get the best deals. We will cover common phrases such as "How much is it?", "Expensive", "Cheap", and "Can I get a discount?". So let's dive in and start exploring the world of shopping in Indonesian!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's begin by learning some important vocabulary words related to shopping:

Nouns[edit | edit source]

Here are some nouns that you will frequently encounter while shopping:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
toko	to-ko	shop/store
pasar	pa-sar	market
kasir	ka-sir	cashier
harga	har-ga	price
uang	u-ang	money
barang	bar-ang	item
pakaian	pa-ka-i-an	clothes
sepatu	se-pa-tu	shoes
tas	tas	bag
perhiasan	per-hi-a-san	jewelry
makanan	ma-ka-nan	food
minuman	mi-nu-man	drink
buah	bu-ah	fruit
sayuran	sa-yur-an	vegetables
daging	da-ging	meat
ikan	i-kan	fish

Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Now let's learn some adjectives that will help you describe the items you are interested in:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
besar	be-sar	big
kecil	ke-cil	small
bagus	ba-gus	good/nice
jelek	je-lek	bad/ugly
mahal	ma-hal	expensive
murah	mu-rah	cheap
baru	ba-ru	new
lama	la-ma	old
ringan	rin-gan	light
berat	be-rat	heavy
panjang	pan-jang	long
pendek	pen-dek	short

Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are some verbs that you will commonly use while shopping:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
beli	be-li	buy
menjual	men-ju-al	sell
mencari	men-ca-ri	look for
membayar	mem-ba-yar	pay
tawar	ta-war	bargain
mencoba	men-co-ba	try
memilih	me-mi-lih	choose/select
mencukur	men-cu-kur	shave
mencuci	men-cu-ci	wash
memasak	me-ma-sak	cook
memotong	me-mo-tong	cut
memanggang	me-mang-gang	bake
melelehkan	me-le-leh-kan	melt

Phrases[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned some key vocabulary words, let's move on to practical phrases that you can use while shopping:

Basic Shopping Phrases[edit | edit source]

1. How much is it?

  - Berapa harganya?

2. It's expensive.

  - Mahal.

3. It's cheap.

  - Murah.

4. Can I get a discount?

  - Boleh kurang?

5. Do you have this in a different color/size?

  - Ada warna/ukuran lain?

6. Can I try it on?

  - Boleh saya mencobanya?

7. I'll take it.

  - Saya ambil.

8. Where is the cashier?

  - Kasir ada di mana?

9. Can I pay by credit card?

  - Boleh bayar dengan kartu kredit?

10. Do you accept cash?

   - Menerima uang tunai?

At the Market[edit | edit source]

11. How much are these fruits?

   - Buah-buahan ini berapa harganya?

12. Are these vegetables fresh?

   - Sayur-sayuran ini segar?

13. Can I taste this?

   - Boleh saya mencicipi ini?

14. Is there a discount for buying in bulk?

   - Ada diskon jika beli banyak?

15. Do you have any local products?

   - Ada produk lokal?

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Shopping in Indonesia is not just about the act of buying goods; it is also a social and cultural experience. Bargaining, for example, is a common practice in markets and small shops. Indonesians enjoy the process of negotiating the price and consider it a form of friendly interaction with the seller. However, bargaining is less common in larger, more established stores where fixed prices are the norm.

Another interesting aspect of shopping in Indonesia is the traditional markets or "pasar". These markets are vibrant, bustling places where you can find a wide variety of goods, from fresh produce to clothing and household items. Exploring a pasar is not only a shopping experience but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and interact with the friendly vendors.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Choose the correct Indonesian phrase for each situation:

1. You want to ask the price of a shirt. What do you say?

  a) Berapa harganya?
  b) Murah.
  c) Boleh kurang?

2. You are at the market and want to ask if the vegetables are fresh. What do you say?

  a) Ada warna/ukuran lain?
  b) Sayur-sayuran ini segar?
  c) Boleh saya mencicipi ini?

3. You want to buy a bag and ask the seller if they accept credit cards. What do you say?

  a) Menerima uang tunai?
  b) Boleh bayar dengan kartu kredit?
  c) Saya ambil.

4. You found a shirt you like and want to ask if they have it in a different color. What do you say?

  a) Boleh bayar dengan kartu kredit?
  b) Ada warna/ukuran lain?
  c) Mahal.

5. You are ready to pay for your items and want to ask where the cashier is. What do you say?

  a) Kasir ada di mana?
  b) Berapa harganya?
  c) Boleh saya mencobanya?

Solutions:

1. a) Berapa harganya? 2. b) Sayur-sayuran ini segar? 3. b) Boleh bayar dengan kartu kredit? 4. a) Ada warna/ukuran lain? 5. a) Kasir ada di mana?

Great job! You're on your way to becoming a confident shopper in Indonesian!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the Basic Shopping Phrases lesson! You have learned essential vocabulary and phrases that will help you navigate through shopping experiences in Indonesia. Remember to practice using these phrases in real-life situations to improve your fluency and confidence. Shopping in Indonesia is not only about buying goods; it is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and interact with friendly vendors. So go out there, explore the markets, and enjoy the vibrant shopping experience in Indonesia!

Table of Contents - Indonesian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Pronouns and Greetings

Basic Grammar

Daily Life

Sentence Structure

Indonesian Culture

Travel and Transportation

Verb Tenses

Shopping and Bargaining

Indonesian Arts

Modal Verbs

Colors and Shapes

Comparative and Superlative

Indonesian Traditions

Emergencies

Indirect and Direct Speech

Jobs and Professions

Indonesian Holidays

Videos[edit | edit source]

20 Indonesian Words for Everyday Life - Basic Vocabulary #1 ...[edit | edit source]

Learn Indonesian in 20 Minutes - ALL the Basics You Need - YouTube[edit | edit source]

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