1. 16. ASKING FOR and GIVING DIRECTIONS
Author : nurul achmalia
Publish : 28-10-2011 06:16:46
Asking for direction yaitu ungkapan untuk menanyakan arah kepada orang lain.
Giving direction yaitu ungkapan untuk memberitahukan arah kepada orang lain.
Asking For and Giving Direction
(Menanyakan dan Memberi Arah)
Asking For Direction
Giving Direction
Excuse me, ma’am/sir …..
- Can
- Could
- Would
you tell me
you show me
the way to the hotel?
where Cendana hotel is?
the nearest hotel near here?
I am sorry
Sorry
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I’m not sure.
I don’t know.
I’m a stranger here myself.
- Would you mind telling me
Where is Cendana Hotel?
Which direction is it to the bank?
Which way is the way to MC’D?
How to get to the shop near here?
How do I get to the post office?
How can I get to the drugstore near here?
How far is BCA bank from here?
I s there any BNI bank near here?
Isn’t there any money changer around here?
· Of course, go ahead. It’s on your left.
Sure, go to the right. It’s on your right.
Vocabularies:
- Turn right : belok kanan - Traffic light : lampu lalu lintas
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- Turn left : belok kiri - Bridge : jembatan
- On your right : disebelah kananmu - Turning / bend : belokan
- On your left : disebelah kirimu - Corner : pojokan
- Go ahead : berjalanlah lurus - Next to/ beside : disamping
- Go straight : “ - Near : dekat
- Go along : “ - In front of : didepan
- Go up/ down : “ - Behind : dibelakang
- Junction road : pertigaan - Opposite : berhadapan
- Intersection/ crossroad : perempatan - Across from : bersebrangan
- Round about : bundaran
Examples:
Asking direction 1.
Bill : Excuse me, is there any post office near here?
You : I’m sorry, I don’t know.
Bill : Thanks anyway.
Asking direction 2.
Paul : Can you tell me the way to Shangrila hotel?
Man : Sure, just walk to the corner and turn left. That’s Second Avenue. Go straight ahead for two
blocks. It’s on your right.
Paul : Thank you very much.
Man : You’re welcome.
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