Let’s start from the basic. Masih suka bingung saat menggunakan telepon dalam Bahasa Inggris? Ini beberapa kata kerja/ verb untuk kamu:
- Put through. Meaning: sambungkan.
- Example:
- Hello, can I speak to Mr. A?
- I’ll put you through to him.
- Example:
- Connect. Meaning: sambungkan.
- Example:
- Hello, can I speak to Mr. A?
- Please wait, I’ll connect you to him.
- Example:
- Hold (on). Meaning: tunggu.
- Example:
- Hello, can I speak to Mr. A, please?
- Please hold on a moment, Sir.
- Example:
- 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.
- Example:
- Call/ring. Meaning: menelepon.
- Example:
- Hi, Liz. Where are you?
- As soon as I get to the office, I will call/ring you.
- Example:
- Leave a message. Meaning: meninggalkan pesan.
- Example:
- Hello, is that Ian?
- Hello, Ian is not here. Please leave a message.
- Example:
- Return (a call). Meaning: menelepon kembali.
- Example:
- Hello, is that Ian?
- Ian is not here. Leave a message, he’ll return your call.
- Example:
- Got (a message). Meaninng: sudah membaca atau menerima pesan.
- Example:
- Hi, Liz. This is Ian.
- Hi, Ian. I got your message. Thanks.
- Example:
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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