Let’s Go Shopping!

In most tourist shopping markets, you could bargain the price of goods. If you are not sure whether you could bargain or not, ask the seller:

“Bisakah saya menawar harganya?” (Can I bargain the price?)

You will also need to know the Indonesian currency. Below is the list of money Indonesians use with its picture.

~ This coin has the smallest value. It is a ‘Seratus Rupiah’ coin.

~ This coin is called ‘Dua Ratus Rupiah’.

~ This coin is called ‘Lima Ratus Rupiah’.

 ~  This is a ‘Seribu Rupiah’.

~ This is a ‘Lima Ribu Rupiah’.

~ This is a ‘Sepuluh Ribu Rupiah’.

~ This is a ‘Dua Puluh Ribu Rupiah’.

~ This is a ‘Lima Puluh Ribu Rupiah’.

~ This is a ‘Seratus Ribu Rupiah’.

When you want to ask the price of something, say:

“Berapa harganya?” (How much does it cost?)

When buying clothes or shoes/sandals, and you want a bigger size, say:

“Ada yang lebih besar?” (Is there a bigger size?)

If you want another color of the clothes or shoes/sandals, say:

“Ada warna yang lain?” (Is there another color?)

If you want to ask for a particular item, say:

“Apakah Anda menjual ….?” Change the …. into the item you want.

For example you want sandals, “Apakah Anda menjual sendal?” (Do you sell sandals?)

Other words that you will find useful:

Shoes: Sepatu

Bag: Tas

Purse: Dompet

Necklace: Kalung

Bangles: Gelang

Wrist watch: Jam tangan

Mask: Topeng

Paintings: Lukisan

Have questions? Feel free to ask! Selamat Belajar!

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