Ketika berada di tempat baru, kita sering perlu menanyakan arah (asking for directions) atau memberi petunjuk jalan (giving directions). Berikut adalah kosakata dan ungkapan yang umum digunakan.
Asking for Directions (Menanyakan Arah)
Beberapa pertanyaan yang sering digunakan untuk menanyakan arah:
- How do I get to …?
- What’s the best way to …?
- Where is …?
Contoh kalimat:
- Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station, please?
- Excuse me, I’m looking for the town hall.
- How far is it from the church to the station?
- Is it far from the church to the station?
Jika menanyakan halte bus:
- Where is the nearest bus stop?
- Where is the next bus stop?
Giving Directions (Memberi Petunjuk Jalan)
Beberapa ungkapan yang sering digunakan saat memberi arah:
- Go straight on.
- Go straight on until you come to …
- Turn left / Turn right.
- Turn left/right into … street.
- Go along …
- Cross the road.
- Turn back / Go back.
Petunjuk tambahan:
- Take the first road on the left/right.
- Take the second road on the left/right.
- It’s on the left/right.
Contoh:
Go straight on and turn left at the traffic lights.
Words for Position and Location
Beberapa kata untuk menjelaskan lokasi:
| Expression | Arti |
|---|---|
| opposite | berseberangan |
| near | dekat |
| next to | di sebelah |
| between | di antara |
| at the end (of) | di ujung |
| on the corner | di sudut |
| behind | di belakang |
| in front of | di depan |
| around the corner | di sekitar sudut |
Contoh:
The bank is next to the supermarket.
The restaurant is opposite the station.
Road and Traffic Vocabulary
Beberapa kosakata yang sering digunakan saat memberi arah:
| Word | Arti |
|---|---|
| traffic lights | lampu lalu lintas |
| crossroads | persimpangan |
| junction | pertemuan jalan |
| signpost | rambu petunjuk |
Contoh:
Turn right at the traffic lights.
Talking about Distance
Ungkapan untuk menjelaskan jarak:
- It takes about 10 minutes by bus.
- It’s a 10-minute walk.
- The church is within walking distance.
Contoh:
It’s about a five-minute walk from here.
Useful Expression
Ungkapan yang sering digunakan ketika memberi arah:
You can't miss it.
Artinya: tempat tersebut sangat mudah ditemukan.
Dengan memahami ungkapan asking for and giving directions, Anda dapat lebih mudah menanyakan jalan, memahami petunjuk arah, dan membantu orang lain menemukan lokasi dalam bahasa Inggris.