Mengapa Mempelajari Asking and Offering Something?
Sebagai makhluk sosial, kita terkadang membutuhkan bantuan dari orang lain. Kita juga harus membantu orang lain agar dapat hidup berdampingan dengan baik. Dengan mempelajari ungkapan ini, kita dapat meminta bantuan, menawarkan bantuan, dan membuat permintaan dengan sopan.
Asking for Help (Meminta Bantuan)
| Expression | Arti |
|---|---|
| Could you help me? | Bisakah Anda menolong saya? |
| Would you help me? | Maukah Anda menolong saya? |
| Would you mind helping me? | Apakah Anda keberatan membantu saya? |
| Do you mind helping me? | Apakah Anda keberatan membantu saya? |
| Can you help me? | Bisakah Anda membantu saya? |
| Can you do me a favor? | Bisakah Anda menolong saya? |
| Would you mind if I ask for your help? | Apakah Anda keberatan jika saya meminta bantuan Anda? |
Offering Help (Menawarkan Bantuan)
| Expression | Arti |
|---|---|
| May I help you? | Bolehkah saya membantu Anda? |
| Can I help you? | Bisakah saya membantu Anda? |
| What can I do for you? | Apa yang bisa saya lakukan untuk Anda? |
| What can I do to help you? | Apa yang bisa saya lakukan untuk membantu Anda? |
| Let me give you a hand. | Izinkan saya membantu Anda. |
| May I assist you? | Bolehkah saya membantu Anda? |
Request (Meminta Sesuatu dengan Sopan)
| Expression | Arti |
|---|---|
| Would you mind turning off the light? | Apakah Anda keberatan mematikan lampu? |
| Please hand me a remote control. | Tolong berikan saya remote kontrol. |
| Could I have some more coffee? | Bisakah saya meminta kopi lagi? |
| Would you bring some cream too? | Bisakah Anda membawakan krim juga? |
| May I see your driver's license? | Bolehkah saya melihat SIM Anda? |
| Would you please remove it from your wallet? | Tolong keluarkan dari dompet Anda. |
DIALOG 1
It's a Little Chilly Here
Udaranya Agak Dingin di Sini
Heidi:
Please close the window, Mike. It's a little chilly in here.
Artinya:
Tolong tutup jendelanya, Mike. Udaranya agak dingin di sini.
Mike:
Okay. Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave?
Artinya:
Baik. Apakah ada lagi yang bisa saya bantu sebelum saya pergi?
Heidi:
Would you mind turning off the light in the kitchen?
Artinya:
Apakah kamu keberatan mematikan lampu di dapur?
Mike:
No problem. Anything else?
Artinya:
Tidak masalah. Ada lagi?
Heidi:
Ummm, please hand me a remote control for the TV. It's over there.
Artinya:
Hmm, tolong ambilkan saya remote TV. Ada di sana.
Mike:
Sure, here.
Artinya:
Tentu, ini dia.
Heidi:
Thanks.
Artinya:
Terima kasih.
DIALOG 2
On Second Thought
Setelah Dipikir-pikir Lagi
Waiter:
What can I do for you?
Artinya:
Ada yang bisa saya bantu?
Customer:
Could I have some more coffee?
Artinya:
Bisakah saya minta kopi lagi?
Waiter:
Of course. Right away. Could I get you anything else?
Artinya:
Tentu saja. Segera saya siapkan. Apakah ada lagi yang Anda perlukan?
Customer:
No, thanks. Oh, on second thought, yes. Would you bring some cream too?
Artinya:
Tidak, terima kasih. Oh, setelah saya pikir-pikir lagi, iya. Bisakah Anda membawakan krim juga?
Waiter:
Certainly.
Artinya:
Tentu saja.
Customer:
Thanks.
Artinya:
Terima kasih.
DIALOG 3
An Illegal U-turn
Putar Balik di Tempat Terlarang
Sam:
What's the trouble, officer?
Artinya:
Ada masalah apa, Pak?
Officer:
You made an illegal U-turn.
Artinya:
Anda melakukan putar balik di tempat yang dilarang.
Sam:
I did?
Artinya:
Benarkah?
Officer:
Yes, may I see your driver's license?
Artinya:
Ya, bolehkah saya melihat SIM Anda?
Sam:
Certainly. It's in my wallet.
Artinya:
Tentu. SIM saya ada di dompet.
Officer:
Would you please remove it from your wallet?
Artinya:
Tolong keluarkan SIM Anda dari dompet.
Sam:
Sure, here it is.
Artinya:
Tentu, ini dia.
Officer:
Thank you.
Artinya:
Terima kasih.
Pola Kalimat Penting
1. Meminta Bantuan
Rumus:
Can/Could/Would + you + Verb 1 + ...?
Contoh:
Can you help me? → Bisakah kamu membantu saya?
Could you open the door? → Bisakah kamu membuka pintu?
Would you help me carry this bag? → Maukah kamu membantu membawa tas ini?
2. Menawarkan Bantuan
Rumus:
Can/May + I + Verb 1 + ...?
Contoh:
Can I help you? → Bisakah saya membantu Anda?
May I assist you? → Bolehkah saya membantu Anda?
What can I do for you? → Apa yang bisa saya bantu?
3. Meminta Sesuatu dengan Sopan
Rumus:
Would you mind + Verb-ing + ...?
Contoh:
Would you mind closing the door?
Would you mind turning off the light?
Would you mind helping me?
Arti:
Apakah Anda keberatan menutup pintu?
Apakah Anda keberatan mematikan lampu?
Apakah Anda keberatan membantu saya?
Respon terhadap Permintaan
Menerima (Accepting)
Sure.
Certainly.
Of course.
No problem.
I'd be happy to help.
Okay.
Contoh:
A: Could you help me?
B: Sure.
Menolak (Refusing)
I'm sorry, I can't.
I'd like to help, but ...
Sorry, I'm busy right now.
Unfortunately, I can't.
Contoh:
A: Could you help me?
B: I'm sorry, I can't. I'm busy.
Kosakata Penting
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Help | Membantu |
| Assist | Menolong |
| Favor | Pertolongan |
| Request | Permintaan |
| Chilly | Dingin |
| Window | Jendela |
| Light | Lampu |
| Remote Control | Remote TV |
| Coffee | Kopi |
| Cream | Krim |
| Driver's License | SIM |
| Wallet | Dompet |
| Officer | Polisi |
| Illegal U-turn | Putar balik terlarang |
Ringkasan
Asking Help = meminta bantuan.
Offering Help = menawarkan bantuan.
Request = meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu secara sopan.
Kata yang sering digunakan: can, could, would, may, please, would you mind.
Gunakan could dan would untuk terdengar lebih sopan daripada can.
