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Learn slang expressions to give a compliment
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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 |
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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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