Giving Directions
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To give directions, use simple imperative verbs like 'belok' (turn) or 'jalan' (walk) followed by the direction.
- Use 'belok' for turning: 'Belok kiri' (Turn left).
- Use 'jalan lurus' for going straight: 'Jalan lurus terus' (Go straight ahead).
- Use 'di' to indicate location: 'Ada di sebelah kanan' (It is on the right side).
Meanings
This grammar pattern is used to provide navigational instructions or commands to someone moving through a space.
Directional Command
Giving a direct instruction to move in a specific way.
“Belok kiri.”
“Jalan lurus.”
Locational Description
Describing where a place is relative to the speaker.
“Ada di sebelah kiri.”
“Dekat dengan bank.”
Basic Directional Verbs
| Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Belok | Turn | Belok kiri |
| Jalan | Walk/Go | Jalan lurus |
| Berhenti | Stop | Berhenti di sini |
| Putar | Turn/Rotate | Putar balik |
| Ikuti | Follow | Ikuti jalan |
| Ambil | Take | Ambil kanan |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Verb + Direction | Belok kanan |
| Negative | Jangan + Verb | Jangan belok |
| Polite | Tolong + Verb | Tolong berhenti |
| Question | Di mana + Location | Di mana bank? |
| Location | Ada di + Position | Ada di kiri |
| Duration | Sampai + Landmark | Sampai masjid |
طیف رسمیت
Silakan belok ke kiri. (Taxi/Ride-share)
Belok kiri. (Taxi/Ride-share)
Belok kiri ya. (Taxi/Ride-share)
Kiri, bos! (Taxi/Ride-share)
Directional Compass
Turns
- Kiri Left
- Kanan Right
Movement
- Lurus Straight
- Balik Back
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Belok kiri.
Turn left.
Jalan lurus.
Go straight.
Berhenti di sini.
Stop here.
Belok kanan.
Turn right.
Tolong belok kiri.
Please turn left.
Di mana bank?
Where is the bank?
Jalan lurus terus.
Keep going straight.
Ada di sebelah kanan.
It is on the right side.
Belok kiri setelah lampu merah.
Turn left after the red light.
Gedungnya ada di depan toko.
The building is in front of the shop.
Jangan belok di sini.
Don't turn here.
Putar balik di depan.
Make a U-turn ahead.
Ikuti jalan ini sampai ketemu jembatan.
Follow this road until you meet the bridge.
Lokasinya tepat di samping kantor pos.
The location is right next to the post office.
Ambil jalan keluar pertama.
Take the first exit.
Jaraknya sekitar lima ratus meter.
The distance is about five hundred meters.
Lurus saja sampai ada pertigaan besar.
Just go straight until there is a large T-junction.
Anda akan melihat gedung itu di seberang jalan.
You will see the building across the street.
Ambil jalur kiri untuk menghindari macet.
Take the left lane to avoid traffic.
Lokasinya agak tersembunyi di gang kecil.
The location is somewhat hidden in a small alley.
Susuri jalan protokol ini hingga mencapai alun-alun.
Follow this main road until you reach the town square.
Bangunan tersebut terletak persis di sudut persimpangan.
The building is located exactly at the corner of the intersection.
Pastikan Anda mengambil arah yang benar di bundaran.
Ensure you take the correct direction at the roundabout.
Akses menuju lokasi tersebut cukup menantang.
Access to that location is quite challenging.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Pergi means to leave/go to a destination, Jalan means to walk/move.
اشتباهات رایج
Pergi kiri
Belok kiri
Bank ada kiri
Bank ada di kiri
Jalan luruskan
Jalan lurus
Belok ke kiri
Belok kiri
Jangan belok kanan
Jangan belok kanan
Di mana jalan?
Di mana jalan ke sana?
Tolong jalan
Tolong jalan lurus
Belok setelah lampu
Belok setelah lampu merah
Di depan dari toko
Di depan toko
Ikuti jalan ini ke
Ikuti jalan ini
Susuri jalan ini sampai ke
Susuri jalan ini sampai
Lokasi ada di sudut
Lokasi di sudut
Ambil arah kiri
Ambil kiri
الگوهای جملهسازی
Belok ___ di ___.
Real World Usage
Belok kanan di depan.
Rumah saya di sebelah masjid.
Di mana jalan ke stasiun?
Lokasi: Belok kiri setelah kafe.
Kantornya ada di lantai dua.
Ikuti jalan ini.
Landmarks are key
Smart Tips
Always include a landmark.
تلفظ
Belok
The 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed'.
Command
Belok kiri! ↓
Falling intonation for firm commands.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Belok (B) for Bending (turning), Jalan (J) for Journey (going).
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a bright red arrow on the ground pointing left for 'Belok Kiri'.
Rhyme
Belok kiri, belok kanan, jalan lurus, sampai tujuan.
Story
Budi is lost. He asks a local. The local says 'Jalan lurus'. Budi walks. Then he says 'Belok kanan'. Budi turns and finds his hotel.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Give directions to your bedroom from your front door in Indonesian.
نکات فرهنگی
Directions often use landmarks like mosques or convenience stores.
Austronesian roots for movement.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Di mana stasiun kereta?
Tolong beri tahu arah ke hotel.
موضوعات نگارش
Test Yourself
Belok ___ (left).
___ lurus.
Find and fix the mistake:
Pergi kiri.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Turn right.
Answer starts with: Bel...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
___ belok kiri.
Ada di ___ kanan.
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesBelok ___ (left).
___ lurus.
Find and fix the mistake:
Pergi kiri.
kiri / belok
Turn right.
Lurus
___ belok kiri.
Ada di ___ kanan.
Score: /8
سوالات متداول (8)
No, Indonesian verbs stay the same.
It is neutral and used by everyone.
No, use 'jalan'.
Use 'tolong'.
No, Indonesian is gender-neutral.
Ask 'Di mana...'.
Kiri is left.
It is optional.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
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