Indonesian · B1 · Unit 9
Moving house
Pindah rumah
By the end you can
- Ask questions about a flat you want to rent
- Arrange the details of a move
- Understand the main points of a rental contract
Words and phrases
| Indonesian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| sewanya berapa? | how much is the rent? | Sewanya berapa per bulan? |
| sudah termasuk | included | Apakah listrik dan air sudah termasuk? |
| kontrak | a lease, a contract | Kontraknya minimal satu tahun. |
| bayar setahun di muka | pay a year in advance (common when renting a house) | Di sini sewa rumah harus bayar setahun di muka. |
| kapan saya bisa pindah? | when can I move in? | Jadi, kapan saya bisa pindah? |
| uang jaminan | a deposit | Uang jaminannya satu bulan sewa. |
| jasa pindahan | a removal service | Kami sudah pesan jasa pindahan untuk hari Sabtu. |
| kardus | cardboard boxes | Kita butuh paling sedikit tiga puluh kardus. |
| lapor RT | register with the head of the neighbourhood (RT) | Jangan lupa lapor RT setelah pindah. |
| perabot | furniture | Rumah ini disewakan lengkap dengan perabot. |
| ngontrak | rent a house (everyday) | Kami masih ngontrak di Bekasi. |
| KPR | a mortgage | Mereka membeli rumah di Tangerang dengan KPR. |
Then talk it through
Looking round a flat and asking the landlord questions. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.