Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Master essential travel phrases by combining polite markers like 'tolong' (please) and 'terima kasih' (thank you) with basic action verbs.
- Use 'Tolong' before a verb to make a polite request: 'Tolong bantu saya' (Please help me).
- Use 'Bisa' to ask if something is possible: 'Bisa bicara bahasa Inggris?' (Can you speak English?).
- Use 'Di mana' to ask for locations: 'Di mana toilet?' (Where is the toilet?).
Meanings
These phrases function as the building blocks for basic navigation and social interaction in Indonesia.
Polite Request
Using 'Tolong' to ask for assistance.
“Tolong antar saya ke hotel.”
“Tolong beri saya air.”
Location Inquiry
Using 'Di mana' to find places.
“Di mana restoran terdekat?”
“Di mana pintu keluar?”
Ability Inquiry
Using 'Bisa' to check if someone can do something.
“Bisa bantu saya?”
“Bisa bicara pelan?”
Basic Phrase Structure
| Function | Marker | Action/Object | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request | Tolong | Bantu | Tolong bantu |
| Inquiry | Di mana | Hotel | Di mana hotel? |
| Ability | Bisa | Bicara | Bisa bicara? |
| Negative | Tidak | Bisa | Tidak bisa |
| Gratitude | Terima | Kasih | Terima kasih |
| Excuse | Permisi | N/A | Permisi |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Bisa + Verb | Bisa bantu |
| Negative | Tidak + Bisa + Verb | Tidak bisa bantu |
| Question | Bisa + Verb + ? | Bisa bantu? |
| Request | Tolong + Verb | Tolong bantu |
| Location | Di mana + Noun | Di mana hotel? |
| Polite | Mohon + Verb | Mohon bantu |
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Mohon bantuannya (Asking for help)
Tolong bantu saya (Asking for help)
Bantu dong (Asking for help)
Bantu, ya! (Asking for help)
Travel Phrase Map
Requests
- Tolong Please
Locations
- Di mana Where
Abilities
- Bisa Can
수준별 예문
Tolong bantu saya.
Please help me.
Di mana toilet?
Where is the toilet?
Bisa bicara Inggris?
Can you speak English?
Terima kasih banyak.
Thank you very much.
Saya tidak bisa bahasa Indonesia.
I cannot speak Indonesian.
Tolong antar saya ke hotel.
Please take me to the hotel.
Di mana stasiun kereta api?
Where is the train station?
Bisa saya pesan makanan?
Can I order food?
Mohon maaf, bisa bantu saya sebentar?
Excuse me, could you help me for a moment?
Di mana saya bisa menemukan ATM?
Where can I find an ATM?
Apakah Anda bisa bicara lebih pelan?
Can you speak more slowly?
Tolong tunjukkan jalan ke sana.
Please show me the way there.
Saya ingin bertanya di mana lokasi kantor pusat.
I would like to ask where the head office is located.
Mohon bantuannya untuk proses check-in.
I request your assistance for the check-in process.
Bisa tolong jelaskan prosedur ini?
Could you please explain this procedure?
Di mana saya bisa mendapatkan informasi lebih lanjut?
Where can I get further information?
Kiranya Anda bisa membantu saya menemukan alamat ini.
I hope you could help me find this address.
Mohon perkenankan saya bertanya di mana letak ruang rapat.
Please allow me to ask where the meeting room is.
Apakah memungkinkan bagi Anda untuk membantu?
Is it possible for you to help?
Di mana letak fasilitas pendukung tersebut?
Where are those supporting facilities located?
Sudikah kiranya Anda menunjukkan arah menuju lokasi tersebut?
Would you be so kind as to show the direction to that location?
Mohon informasikan di mana letak kantor administrasi.
Please inform me where the administration office is located.
Bisa bantu saya mengarahkan ke tempat tujuan?
Can you help direct me to the destination?
Di mana kiranya saya dapat menemukan layanan tersebut?
Where might I be able to find that service?
혼동하기 쉬운
Both mean 'please', but learners don't know when to use which.
Both relate to location.
Both mean 'can'.
자주 하는 실수
Bantu saya
Tolong bantu saya
Di mana hotel?
Di mana hotelnya?
Bisa saya bicara?
Bisa bicara?
Terima
Terima kasih
Kapan toilet?
Di mana toilet?
Saya tidak bisa bantu
Maaf, saya tidak bisa bantu
Tolong saya
Tolong bantu saya
Tolong lakukan ini
Mohon lakukan ini
Di mana letak-nya?
Di mana letaknya?
Bisa bantu saya?
Bisa tolong bantu saya?
Tolong bantu saya
Sudikah kiranya Anda membantu saya
Di mana itu?
Di mana letak fasilitas tersebut?
Bisa bantu?
Mohon bantuannya
문장 패턴
Tolong ___ saya.
Di mana ___?
Bisa ___ bahasa Inggris?
Mohon ___ bantuan Anda.
Real World Usage
Bisa check-in sekarang?
Tolong satu nasi goreng.
Di mana stasiun?
Tolong antar ke sini.
Bisa bantu share?
Mohon bantuannya.
Smile!
Don't be too direct
Use 'Pak' or 'Bu'
Patience
Smart Tips
Always add 'Pak' or 'Bu' after your request.
Use 'Di mana' followed by the place name.
Use 'Bisa' at the start of the sentence.
Always say 'Terima kasih' with a smile.
발음
Tolong
The 'ng' is a single nasal sound, not 'n' + 'g'.
Di mana
Pronounced as two distinct words, stress on 'ma'.
Question
Di mana hotel? ↑
Rising intonation at the end indicates a question.
암기하기
기억법
T-D-B: Tolong (Please), Di mana (Where), Bisa (Can). Think of 'Travel Does Better' with these three.
시각적 연상
Imagine a tourist holding a map (Di mana), asking a local for help (Tolong), and checking if they speak English (Bisa).
Rhyme
Tolong for please, Di mana for where, Bisa for can, travel without care.
Story
Budi is lost in Bali. He uses 'Di mana' to find his hotel. He asks a local 'Tolong' for directions. He checks 'Bisa' if they speak English. He succeeds!
Word Web
챌린지
Write 3 sentences using these phrases for your next trip.
문화 노트
Politeness is highly valued; use 'Mohon' instead of 'Tolong' for elders.
Very friendly; 'Tolong' is often accompanied by a smile.
More direct; 'Bantu dong' is common among friends.
Indonesian is a Malay-based language. 'Tolong' comes from Malay roots for 'help'.
대화 시작하기
Di mana restoran terdekat?
Bisa bantu saya?
Di mana stasiun kereta?
Mohon maaf, bisa bicara pelan?
일기 주제
Test Yourself
___ bantu saya.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Bantu saya (make it polite).
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Where is the station?
Answer starts with: Di ...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Use 'Bisa' to ask if someone can speak English.
Does 'bantu' change for 'I' or 'You'?
Score: /8
연습 문제
8 exercises___ bantu saya.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Bantu saya (make it polite).
saya / tolong / bantu
Where is the station?
Match: Tolong, Di mana, Bisa
Use 'Bisa' to ask if someone can speak English.
Does 'bantu' change for 'I' or 'You'?
Score: /8
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
No, Indonesian verbs are simple and do not change based on the person.
Yes, it is the standard polite marker for requests.
No, use 'Kapan' for time.
Tolong is general, Mohon is formal.
Terima kasih.
It is considered one of the easiest languages for English speakers.
Yes, it shows respect to the person you are talking to.
No, Indonesian does not have gendered nouns or pronouns.
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In Other Languages
Por favor / ¿Dónde está...?
Spanish conjugates verbs; Indonesian does not.
S'il vous plaît / Où est...?
French has complex gender/number agreement.
Bitte / Wo ist...?
German word order changes in questions.
Onegaishimasu / Doko desu ka?
Japanese uses particles extensively.
Min fadlak / Ayna...?
Arabic has gendered forms.
Qing / Zai nali...?
Chinese is tonal.
