Public Transport

1. Dima tampek baranti bus nan paliang dakek?

   Where is the nearest bus stop?

   Usage

   Asks where the nearest stop is before taking a bus

   Grammar Note

   "Baranti" means to stop. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

2. Bus nomor bara nan pai ka ...?

   Which bus goes to ...?

   Usage

   Asks the bus number for a destination; put the place name in place of "..."

   Grammar Note

   "Pai" (go) and "ka" (to) are both in the dictionary, and so is "nomor". This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

3. Bara harago tiketnyo?

   How much is the fare?

   Usage

   Checks the fare before boarding a bus or train

   Grammar Note

   "Bara harago …?" is the price question. "-nyo" means "the". This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

4. Bus ko baranti di ...?

   Does this bus stop at ...?

   Usage

   Checks whether the bus stops at your destination

   Grammar Note

   "Baranti" means to stop. "Ko" is the dictionary word for this. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

5. Tingga bara kali baranti sampai ka ...?

   How many more stops until ...?

   Usage

   Asks the driver or a passenger how many stops remain

   Grammar Note

   "Tingga" means to remain and appears under the dictionary entry for Indonesian "tinggal". The number of stops is expressed as the number of times the bus stops. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

6. Ambo talampau baranti, baa kini?

   I missed my stop — what should I do?

   Usage

   Asks the driver or passengers for help after overshooting a stop

   Grammar Note

   "Talampau" means overshot or too far. "Baa" is the dictionary word for how and "kini" means now. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

7. Lai ado bus malam?

   Is there a night bus?

   Usage

   Asks whether there is transport late at night

   Grammar Note

   "Bus" is a loanword. "Malam" has the same form as Indonesian. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

8. Dima ambo dapek taksi?

   Where can I find a taxi?

   Usage

   Looks for a taxi stand at an airport or station

   Grammar Note

   "Dapek" means to get or find. Only taxis are covered of the original taxi or ride-share concept. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

9. Tolong agiah tahu ambo kok alah tibo di ...

   Please tell me when we arrive at ...

   Usage

   Asks the driver or conductor to tell you when you reach your stop

   Grammar Note

   "Agiah" means give in the dictionary and "agiah tahu" means to inform. "Kok" means if; "tibo" is the dictionary word for arrive. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

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