Ultimate Madiun Guide · English for Tourists & Local Guides

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The Ultimate Madiun Guide

English for Tourists & Local Guides · Ratusan frasa, dialog, kosakata, dan tips budaya

👋 Sapaan 🧑 Perkenalan 🏞️ Wisata 🧭 Arah 🍽️ Kuliner 🛍️ Belanja 🍜 Restoran 🏛️ Sejarah 🆘 Bantuan 🙏 Terima Kasih 👋 Pamit 🎤 Pemandu 💬 Dialog 📍 Tempat 🧠 Tips

1. Menyapa & Basa-basi (Greetings & Small Talk)

➤ Sapaan Dasar

Hello / HiHalo

Good morningSelamat pagi

Good afternoonSelamat siang/sore

Good eveningSelamat malam

Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet youSenang bertemu denganmu

➤ Menanyakan Kabar & Jawaban

How are you? / How's it going?Apa kabar?

I'm fine, thanks. And you?Baik, terima kasih. Kamu?

Not bad. / I'm doing well.Lumayan / Baik-baik saja.

Great! / Couldn't be better.Luar biasa!

A bit tired. / Long flight.Agak lelah. Penerbangan panjang.

➤ Obrolan Ringan

It's so hot today, isn't it?Panas sekali hari ini, ya?

Looks like it's going to rain.Sepertinya mau hujan.

Is this your first time in Madiun?Pertama kali ke Madiun?

2. Memperkenalkan Diri (Introducing Yourself)

My name is John. / I'm John.Nama saya John.

I'm from Australia / the UK / the US.Saya dari Australia/Inggris/AS.

This is my first time in Indonesia / Madiun.Pertama kali di Indonesia/Madiun.

I'm visiting for vacation / business / backpacking.Saya datang untuk liburan/bisnis/backpacking.

I'll stay for three days / a week.Saya akan tinggal 3 hari/seminggu.

I'm traveling alone / with my family / with friends.Saya bepergian sendiri/keluarga/teman.

I don't speak Indonesian. Can you help me?Saya tidak bisa bahasa Indonesia. Bisa bantu?

3. Tempat Wisata & Rekomendasi (Sightseeing)

What are the must-see places in Madiun?Tempat wajib dikunjungi di Madiun?

Which place do you recommend for first-timers?Rekomendasi untuk pemula?

Is there anything interesting nearby?Ada yang menarik di dekat sini?

Can you tell me about this place?Bisa ceritakan tentang tempat ini?

Is this place famous? What's it known for?Apa terkenal? Karena apa?

Do I need a ticket? How much is the entrance fee?Perlu tiket? Berapa harga masuk?

Is photography allowed here?Boleh foto di sini?

What time does it open / close?Jam buka/tutup?

4. Arah & Transportasi (Directions & Getting Around)

➤ Bertanya Jalan

Where is the city square (Alun-Alun)?Di mana alun-alun?

How do I get to the train station?Bagaimana ke stasiun kereta?

Which bus/angkot goes to Pahlawan Street?Bus/angkot mana ke Jl. Pahlawan?

Can I walk there or should I take a becak?Bisa jalan kaki atau naik becak?

➤ Jarak & Waktu

Is it far from here? How many kilometers?Apakah jauh? Berapa kilometer?

How long does it take on foot / by car?Berapa lama jalan kaki / naik mobil?

➤ Becak & Ojek

Can you call an ojek for me?Bisa panggilkan ojek?

How much to go to the market by becak?Berapa ongkos becak ke pasar?

5. Kuliner Madiun (Food & Drink)

What's the most famous food here?Makanan paling terkenal di sini?

I'd like to try Pecel Madiun. Is it spicy?Saya ingin coba Pecel Madiun. Pedas?

Does it contain peanuts? I'm allergic.Ada kacang? Saya alergi.

I'm vegetarian / vegan. Any recommendations?Saya vegetarian. Ada rekomendasi?

Could you recommend something not too spicy?Rekomendasi yang tidak pedas?

Where can I find the best local coffee?Kopi lokal terbaik di mana?

I'd like to try Dawet / Brem. Where can I buy it?Saya mau coba Dawet/Brem. Beli di mana?

6. Belanja & Tawar-menawar (Shopping & Bargaining)

How much is this? / What's the price?Berapa harganya?

Can I pay by card? / Do you accept credit cards?Bisa bayar kartu?

I'll pay in cash. Do you have change?Saya bayar tunai. Ada kembalian?

That's too expensive. Can you lower the price?Terlalu mahal. Bisa kurang?

Can you give me a discount? / Is there a special price?Bisa diskon?

I'll take it. / I'll buy this one.Saya ambil ini.

7. Di Restoran/Warung (Dining Out)

I'd like to order. / Can I see the menu?Saya ingin pesan. Bisa lihat menu?

May I have a glass of water? / No ice please.Boleh minta air putih? Tanpa es.

Could I have a spoon and fork?Bisa minta sendok garpu?

Could I have the bill, please?Minta bonnya.

The food is delicious!Makanannya enak!

Can I take the leftovers home?Bisa bungkus sisanya?

8. Sejarah & Budaya (History & Culture)

How old is this building?Berapa umur bangunan ini?

Was it built during the Dutch colonial period?Dibangun zaman Belanda?

Is this related to the Mataram Kingdom?Terkait Kerajaan Mataram?

Can you tell me the history of this place?Ceritakan sejarahnya.

Are there any ancient temples near Madiun?Ada candi dekat Madiun?

9. Bantuan & Keadaan Darurat (Help & Emergency)

Could you help me, please?Tolong bantu saya.

I don't understand. Please speak slowly.Saya tidak mengerti. Tolong bicara pelan.

Could you repeat that?Bisa diulangi?

I lost my phone. Where is the police station?HP saya hilang. Kantor polisi di mana?

I need a doctor / hospital. It's an emergency.Saya perlu dokter. Darurat.

Is there free Wi-Fi? What's the password?Ada Wi-Fi gratis? Passwordnya?

10. Ucapan Terima Kasih (Thanking)

Thank you / Thanks.Terima kasih.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.Terima kasih banyak.

You're very kind.Kamu sangat baik.

11. Berpamitan (Farewell)

Goodbye / Bye.Selamat tinggal.

See you later / See you tomorrow.Sampai jumpa.

Have a nice day!Semoga harimu menyenangkan.

12. Untuk Pemandu Wisata (Being a Local Guide)

➤ Menawarkan Bantuan

May I help you? / Do you need any assistance?Ada yang bisa saya bantu?

I can show you around if you like.Saya bisa antar keliling kalau mau.

➤ Menjelaskan Tempat

This is the famous Alun-Alun Madiun, built in...Ini Alun-Alun Madiun yang terkenal, dibangun...

Pecel Madiun is a traditional dish made of vegetables with peanut sauce.Pecel Madiun adalah hidangan tradisional sayur dengan bumbu kacang.

➤ Menangani Pertanyaan

Let me check for you. / I'll find out.Biar saya cek dulu.

Don't worry, I'll help you with the language.Jangan khawatir, saya bantu bahasanya.

Contoh Percakapan Lengkap di Madiun

Tourist: Excuse me, what are the best places to visit in Madiun?

Local Guide: You should visit Pahlawan Street, Alun-Alun, and try Pecel Madiun. Also, don't miss Brem and Dawet for dessert.

Tourist: Sounds wonderful! Is Pecel Madiun spicy? I can't eat too much chili.

Guide: It's a little spicy, but we can ask for less sambal. The peanut sauce is mild and sweet.

Tourist: Great. How do I get to the train station from the square?

Guide: It's about 2 km. You can take a becak for around 15,000 rupiah. I can call one for you.

Tourist: Thank you so much! You're very helpful.

Guide: You're welcome. Enjoy Madiun!

Daftar Tempat & Kuliner Ikonik Madiun (dalam Bahasa Inggris)

🏛️ Alun-Alun Madiun – The main city square, perfect for evening strolls and street food.

🛍️ Pahlawan Street – The city's main shopping and culinary street, lined with old shops and cafes.

🚂 Stasiun Madiun – A historic train station from the Dutch colonial era, still active.

🍚 Pecel Madiun – Mixed boiled vegetables with sweet peanut sauce, often served with rice cake.

🍰 Brem Madiun – A fermented sweet-sour rice cake snack, a must-try souvenir.

🥤 Dawet – Traditional coconut milk drink with green rice flour jelly and palm sugar.

Tips Budaya & Etiket (Cultural Etiquette)

✅ Gunakan tangan kanan saat memberi atau menerima sesuatu.

✅ Berpakaian sopan saat mengunjungi tempat ibadah atau acara lokal.

✅ Senyum adalah bahasa universal; orang Madiun sangat ramah.

✅ Tawar-menawar di pasar tradisional dianggap wajar, tapi lakukan dengan ramah.

✅ Ucapkan "Monggo" (silakan) saat mempersilakan orang lain, atau "Matur nuwun" (terima kasih) dalam bahasa Jawa.

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