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INTRODUCTION
Maryssa: Slang Words Showing Compliments and Approval
Maryssa: Hi everyone, and welcome back to IndonesianPod101.com. I'm Maryssa.
Blanca: And I'm Blanca!
Maryssa: This is Must-Know Indonesian Slang Words and Phrases, Season 1, Lesson 20. In this lesson, you'll learn slang words showing compliments and approval.
Maryssa: People like to compliment one another, and in that case, you can use these slang expressions to explain these situations.
SLANG EXPRESSIONS
Maryssa: The expressions you will be learning in this lesson are:
Blanca: oke
Blanca: ajib
Blanca: keren
Blanca: mangstab
Maryssa: Blanca, what's our first expression?
Blanca: oke
Maryssa: meaning "okay."
Blanca: [SLOW] oke [NORMAL] oke
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat.
Blanca: oke
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Use this slang expression when you want to say "okay".
Maryssa: Now let's hear an example sentence.
Blanca: [NORMAL] Oke, sekarang ayo kita mulai! [SLOW] Oke, sekarang ayo kita mulai!
Maryssa: "OK, let's get the ball rolling now!"
Blanca: [NORMAL] Oke, sekarang ayo kita mulai!
Maryssa: Okay, what's the next expression?
Blanca: ajib
Maryssa: meaning "cool."
Blanca: [SLOW] ajib [NORMAL] ajib
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat.
Blanca: ajib
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Use this slang expression when you're complimenting someone for their top-notch performance.
Maryssa: Now let's hear an example sentence.
Blanca: [NORMAL] Ajib bener pemandangan di sekitar kawah gunung berapi ini! [SLOW] Ajib bener pemandangan di sekitar kawah gunung berapi ini!
Maryssa: "How fantastic the view around the crater of this volcano is!"
Blanca: [NORMAL] Ajib bener pemandangan di sekitar kawah gunung berapi ini!
Maryssa: Okay, what's our next expression?
Blanca: keren
Maryssa: meaning "awesome."
Blanca: [SLOW] keren [NORMAL] keren
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat.
Blanca: keren
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Use this slang expression when you're complimenting someone or something for being cool or awesome.
Maryssa: Now let's hear an example sentence.
Blanca: [NORMAL] Wah, keren banget suara penyanyi top itu! [SLOW] Wah, keren banget suara penyanyi top itu!
Maryssa: "Wow, how awesome the top singer's voice is!"
Blanca: [NORMAL] Wah, keren banget suara penyanyi top itu!
Maryssa: Okay, what's the last expression?
Blanca: mangstab
Maryssa: meaning "fantastic."
Blanca: [SLOW] mangstab [NORMAL] mangstab
Maryssa: Listeners, please repeat.
Blanca: mangstab
[pause - 5 sec.]
Maryssa: Use this slang expression when you're complimenting someone or something for being cool or awesome.
Maryssa: Now let's hear an example sentence.
Blanca: [NORMAL] Kayak biasa, pemandangan di sisi danau sebelah sini mangstab! [SLOW] Kayak biasa, pemandangan di sisi danau sebelah sini mangstab!
Maryssa: "As always, the lakeside view over here is stunningly breathtaking!"
Blanca: [NORMAL] Kayak biasa, pemandangan di sisi danau sebelah sini mangstab!
QUIZ
Maryssa: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the expressions you just learned? I will describe four situations, and you will choose the right expression to use in your reply. Are you ready?
Maryssa: Your boss compliments you for being the top salesperson this week.
[pause - 5 sec.]
Blanca: ajib
Maryssa: "cool"
Maryssa: You want to say "okay."
[pause - 5 sec.]
Blanca: oke
Maryssa: "okay"
Maryssa: Use this to express your extreme awe and appreciation for someone or something.
[pause - 5 sec.]
Blanca: mangstab
Maryssa: "fantastic"
Maryssa: You want to compliment a great artist on his work.
[pause - 5 sec.]
Blanca: keren
Maryssa: "awesome"

Outro

Maryssa: There you have it; you have mastered four Indonesian Slang Expressions! We have more vocab lists available at IndonesianPod101.com so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, and see you next time!
Blanca: Sampai jumpa lagi!

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