Bintang Bahasa logo The second step in 'activating' your Bahasa is to type in the missing word. This is actually a big step from the previous exercise of selecting the correct word. Once again, we take you in very small incremental steps.

Type in the correct answer, 'di' (in,at,on) or 'ke' (to), and remember, even though words are defined as such, they are often used differently in other languages. If you can, try listening to the dialogue while you do the exercise and type the answer before you hear it.

Bob Saja (Just Bob) (Play with new pop-out player that stays in view as you scroll down reading the dialogue.) (Click for old player.)
Andy (and you) meet Bob at Bintang Bahasa:
            (Type in the missing word to fill in the blank. Correct answer will be shown in box to the right.)
              (NOTE: Using 'tab' key to move to next square is quicker and easier than using the mouse.)


Welcome to Bintang Bahasa.  B:  Selamat datang Bintang Bahasa.
To where?  u:   mana?
To Bintang Bahasa.  B:   Bintang Bahasa.
Where's that?  u:   mana itu?
Here.  B:   sini.
Bintang Bahasa is here.    Bintang Bahasa (ada) sini.
This is Bintang Bahasa.    Ini Bintang Bahasa.
Oh, yeah?  u:  Oh, iya?
Yes! This is Bintang Bahasa!  B:  Iya! Ini Bintang Bahasa!
…uhh… Who are you?  u:  …uhh… Kamu siapa?
Me? I'm Bob.  B:  Saya? Saya Bob.
Bob?  u:  Bob?
Yes, Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob.
Bob who?  u:  Bob siapa?
Just Bob.  B:  Bob saja.
Just Bob?  u:  Bob Saja?
Yes, just Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob saja.
Ok, Just Bob.  u:  Oke, Mister Saja
No, no. Bob. Just Bob.  B:  Nggak, nggak. Bob. Bob saja.
Yeah, that's what I said, Just Bob.  u:  Iya, saya bilang Mister Saja.
But my name is just Bob.  B:  Tapi nama saya Bob saja.
Just Bob?  u:  Bob Saja?
Yes, just Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob saja.
Ok, Just Bob.  u:  Oke, Mister Saja
No, no. Bob. Just Bob.  B:  Nggak, nggak. Bob. Bob saja.
Just Bob?  u:  Bob Saja?
Yes, just Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob saja.
Ok, Just.  u:  Oke, Saja.
No, my name is Bob.  B:  Nggak, nama saya Bob.
Bob?  u:  Bob?
Yes, Bob. Just Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob. Bob saja.
Just Bob?  u:  Bob Saja?
Yes, just Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob saja.
Where am I?  u:  Saya mana?
At Bintang Bahasa.  B:   Bintang Bahasa.
And… where's Bintang Bahasa?  u:  DanBintang Bahasa mana?
Here.  B:   sini.
This is Bintang Bahasa.    Ini Bintang Bahasa.
And your name is…?  u:  Dan nama kamu…?
Bob.  B:  Bob.
Just Bob?  u:  Bob Saja?
Yeah, just Bob.  B:  Iya, Bob saja.
And this is Bintang Bahasa?  u:  Dan sini Bintang Bahasa?
Correct.  B:  Betul.
Ok… I'm at Bintang Bahasa and you're Just Bob.  u:  Oke… saya ada Bintang Bahasa dan kamu Bob Saja.
Correct.  B:  Betul.
Where are you from?    Kamu dari mana?
Me?  u:  Saya?
Yes, you.  B:  Iya, kamu.
I'm from Australia.  u:  Saya dari Australia.
Ahh!! Australia.  B:  Ahh!! Australia.
What's your name?    Nama kamu siapa?
My name?  u:  Nama saya?
Yes, your name. What's your name?  B:  Iya, nama kamu. Nama kamu siapa?
My name's Andy.  u:  Nama saya Andy.
Hi Andy, welcome to Bintang Bahasa.  B:  Hai Andy, selamat datang Bintang Bahasa.
Hi…. Bob?  u:  Hai…. Bob?
Good!  B:  Bagus!
Come… let's have a look.    Mari… kita lihat.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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How'd you make out? This exercise is very useful to begin drawing out the needed words without any prompts. In real life you have to recall the necessary word 'off the top of your head', and this exercise is a simple first step in achieving that ability.

The next step obviously is to try and give the expression in the opposing language, that is, type the English seeing the Bahasa or type the Bahasa from the English.

Welcome to Bintang Bahasa.  
Try this style: English to Bahasa

Selamat datang di Bintang Bahasa.  
Try this style: Bahasa to English

Either try another dialogue or try some of the other exercises with this dialogue.

Exercises:   (type in the missing words)
di / ke    mana / sini    kamu / saya    siapa / mana   
di, ke, dari    sini, sana, mana   
sini, sana, mana, siapa, apa   

Also try our 10 words a day section, or

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