Indonesian · A1 · Unit 7
At the café
Di kafe
By the end you can
- Order a drink and something to eat
- Ask what something costs
- Understand a waiter's simple questions
Words and phrases
| Indonesian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| saya mau | I'd like, I want | Saya mau kopi susu. |
| kopi | coffee | Kopi di sini enak. |
| teh manis | sweet tea (tea comes sweet unless you ask) | Satu teh manis, ya. |
| boleh minta | could I have | Boleh minta sendok? |
| berapa harganya? | how much is it? | Berapa harganya, Mbak? |
| pisang goreng | fried banana | Saya mau kopi dan pisang goreng. |
| Mas | to a young man, e.g. a waiter (Javanese for older brother) | Mas, satu kopi lagi, ya. |
| Mbak | to a young woman, e.g. a waiter (Javanese for older sister) | Mbak, boleh lihat menunya? |
| ada lagi? | anything else? | Ada lagi, Kak? Tidak, itu saja. |
| dibungkus | to take away (literally: wrapped) | Makan di sini atau dibungkus? |
| air putih | (plain) water | Boleh minta air putih? |
| tanpa gula | without sugar | Es teh tanpa gula, ya. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- Saya mau .
- Boleh minta ?
- Berapa harga ?
Then talk it through
Ordering at the counter of a café. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.