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Voice of Indonesia presents Let’s Speak Indonesian, a program that introduces the Indonesian vocabulary and guides you to speak in the language. “Mari Berbahasa Indonesia” or “Let’s Speak Indonesian”is a joint initiative of Voice of Indonesia and the Language Development Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology.  Today’s topic is about “Berbelanja” which means “Shopping”. 

Here is the conversation entitled “Ada Uang Kecil?” which means “Do You Have Small Change?”. This conversation happens between Kevin and a seller on the roadside. Kevin buys mineral water in a small kiosk. Kevin gives a hundred thousand rupiah. Let’s read to the conversation.

After reading to the conversation, now I am going to introduce some vocabulary and expressions related to the topic of the day.

In the conversation, you hear a question “Ada uang kecil?” (2x) which means “Do you have small change?” The question is used to request small amount of money. Uang kecil meanssmall change. The synonym is uang receh (2x). When you need small change and wants to ask for it or borrow it to someone else, you can say Ada uang kecil? (2x) or Ada uang receh? (2x) which meansDo you have small change?

Other examples

Let’s read to the other examples of asking a small change

“Ada uang kecil?” (2x) which means “Do you have small change?”

“Maaf, saya tidak punya” (2x) which means “Sorry, I don’t”

“Ada uang receh?” (2x) which means “Do you have small change?”

“Ada” (2x) which means Yes, I do

That was “Let’s Speak Indonesian” for today. Hopefully, this edition can be useful for those of you who want to know more about Indonesian language.

The Banyu Nget of natural tourism object is located in the village of Dukuh, Watulimo District, Trenggalek Regency, East Java. Since its opening, this tourism destination has attracted many tourists because of its cool, beautiful and natural atmosphere.

The name, Banyu Nget means warm water. This 7-hectare tourism attraction offers natural beauty in the form of waterfalls, rocky river flows, Kedung or warm water pools, and various adrenaline-pumping playgrounds.

To enter the tourismarea of Banyu Nget, you will walk along the path, while enjoying the fresh air and cool atmosphere. You can choose the path to cross the river; there are the bamboo bridge and the suspension bridge, namely the Kangen Bridge. To pass the suspension bridge, you will find Kedung Banyu Nget. You can feel the freshness of the warm water in this pool. Besides the warm water pool, you can also enjoy the beauty of the Urang Kambu waterfall as high as about 30 meters. You can swim under the waterfall. The management also provides life jackets for visitors who cannot swim. 

In addition to enjoying activities in the water, in this tourism attraction, there is also a viewing tower on a tree to relax while enjoying the natural atmosphere. Banyu Nget also has an adrenaline-pumping ride in the form of an air bike. You can enjoy the natural beauty of an air bike that is equipped with special safety standard equipment. For those of you who like camping, this tourism area also has an area to set up a tent that is equipped with swing rides and a hammock at a height and installed between shady trees. To enter this tourist area, you are required to buy an entrance ticket worth Rp 5,000 per person. This tourism area is also equipped with various facilities ranging from canteens, places of worship, bathrooms and gazebos.

Mount Semeru, also known as Mahameru, erupted again on Saturday afternoon (4/12) with a plume of ash rising upwards. The highest mountain on the Java Island and located in the Lumajang area, East Java has actually erupted with incandescent lava and roaring sounds since Friday afternoon (3/12).

According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency, as of Sunday morning (5/12), there were 14 casualties and dozens of others suffered burnt as a result of this eruption.

What happened to Mount Semeru has received serious and immediate attention from the Indonesian government. Vice President, Ma'ruf Amin in his press statement during a working visit in Bali, Sunday (5/12) issued a number of instructions to ministries/agencies related to the eruption of Mount Semeru. He asked the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, and the East Java Provincial Government to immediately take action. He also asked Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini to provide assistance. To the Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, the Vice President requested that assistance to the victims be carried out by preparing medical treatment. The victims who experience the impact of the eruption are expected to be immediately treated by medical personnel. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency was asked to immediately provide shelter for the affected people, as well as to search for victims. The Governor of East Java and all regional heads and ranks of the Regional Leadership Communication Forum in the East Java region, were also asked to move quickly to provide assistance.

In addition, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin also requested that the disaster early warning system always work well in order to minimize casualties. According to the Vice President, early warnings are not only for mountain eruptions, but also for other disasters, such as floods and landslides. In addition, early warning must also be followed by disaster prevention efforts.

Indonesia is known to be prone to natural disasters, both tectonic and geological, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, as well as hydrometeorology, including floods and droughts. To minimize the impact of disasters, the increase in the number of early warning tools in places that have the potential for disasters must continue to be intensified. In addition, public knowledge about disasters, especially how to deal with disasters, needs to be improved. If not, the impact of the ordeal, that befell Indonesia towards the end of 2021, could happen again.

Wedang is a ginger-based beverage which is popular in many regions in Java Island. "Wedang"  in Javanese language means hot beverage  and indeed,  it is usually served hot or warm. There are various types of Wedang in Java. In Solo, Central Java, at least,  there are  6 types of Wedang known to the local people,  such as Wedang Ronde, Wedang Asle, Wedang Dongo, Wedang Jahe, Wedang Kacang and Wedang Serbat. But today, we would like to invite you to get to know one of them,namely Wedang Dongo.

There is a mixture of fried peanuts, kolang-kaling, and sticky rice balls filled with finely ground peanuts in a portion of Wedang Dongo. The sauce of Wedang Dongo  is more brown in color with a stronger ginger taste. This beverage is very appropriate to warm the body and  it is appropriately enjoyed in the cold  weather. You only need to pay from Rp 2,500 to Rp 5,000 per portion of this Wedang Dongo

Allegedly in the past times, this beverage was only able to be enjoyed by the nobles or the royal family. Besides, because it originally comes from China, Wedang Dongo is also often served in religious events and prayers, particularly on Chinese New Year. Nowadays, everyone can taste the delicacy of Wedang Dongo  any time.