Indonesian · B1 · Unit 11
Repairs and services
Perbaikan dan jasa
By the end you can
- Arrange for someone to repair something
- Agree on a price and a time
- Understand a quote for a job
Words and phrases
| Indonesian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| tukang | a tradesman, a handyman | Saya perlu tukang untuk memperbaiki atap. |
| tukang ledeng | a plumber | Tukang ledengnya datang besok pagi. |
| memperbaiki | repair, fix (everyday: benerin) | Bisa memperbaiki keran yang bocor? |
| kira-kira berapa biayanya? | roughly how much will it cost? | Kira-kira berapa biayanya, Pak? |
| kapan bisa datang? | when can you come? | Kapan bisa datang, Pak? |
| belum termasuk | not including | Harga itu belum termasuk bahan. |
| ongkos | a charge, a fee (for labour) | Ongkos tukangnya seratus lima puluh ribu per hari. |
| penawaran harga | a quote | Bisa kirim penawaran harga lewat WA? |
| servis | a service; service (a machine) | Sudah waktunya servis AC. |
| garansi | a warranty, a guarantee | Ada garansi satu bulan untuk pekerjaannya. |
| borongan | a fixed price for the whole job | Lebih enak kalau harganya borongan. |
| selesai | finished, done | Kira-kira kapan selesai? |
Then talk it through
Arranging for a plumber to come and asking what it will cost. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.