Let’s start from the basic. Masih suka bingung saat menggunakan telepon dalam Bahasa Inggris? Ini beberapa kata kerja/ verb untuk kamu:

1. Put through. Meaning: sambungkan.
   • Example:
     • Hello, can I speak to Mr. A?
     • I’ll put you through to him.
2. Connect. Meaning: sambungkan.
   • Example:
     • Hello, can I speak to Mr. A?
     • Please wait, I’ll connect you to him.
3. Hold (on). Meaning: tunggu.
   • Example:
     • Hello, can I speak to Mr. A, please?
     • Please hold on a moment, Sir.
4. Call/ring back. Meaning: menelepon kembali.
   • Example:
     • Hi, Liz. This is Ian.
     • Oh. Hi, Ian. Can you call/ ring me back? I’m in a meeting.
5. Call/ring. Meaning: menelepon.
   • Example:
     • Hi, Liz. Where are you?
     • As soon as I get to the office, I will call/ring you.
6. Leave a message. Meaning: meninggalkan pesan.
   • Example:
     • Hello, is that Ian?
     • Hello, Ian is not here. Please leave a message.
7. Return (a call). Meaning: menelepon kembali.
   • Example:
     • Hello, is that Ian?
     • Ian is not here. Leave a message, he’ll return your call.
8. Got (a message). Meaninng: sudah membaca atau menerima pesan.
   • Example:
     • Hi, Liz. This is Ian.
     • Hi, Ian. I got your message. Thanks.

Alright guys! Don’t forget to practice your vocabulary everyday, every time you have the chance. Good luck!

Written by @EnglishTips4U on Monday, June 20, 2011

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