Pronunciation
Lucy : Berapa mangganya, Pak?
Tukino : Dua belas setengah, Missis.
Lucy : Mahal sekali. Tujuh ribu lima ratus, ya?
Tukino : Belum dapet. Sembilan, deh. Ambil berapa kilo, Missis?
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When you hear people speak like this, what you can predict about them? Can you identify anything in this communication that will help you understand the situation better? There are clues in the phrases that will help you know what is taking place between the speakers. They illustrate the difference between formal and informal use of Bahasa Indonesia. ….[ …Read More…]….