Business & Work

1. Saya di sini untuk rapat bisnis.

   I'm here for a business meeting.

   Usage

   Used to explain the purpose of a business visit

   Grammar Note

   "untuk ~" is a preposition meaning "for ~" indicating purpose

2. Boleh saya minta kartu nama Anda?

   Can I have your business card?

   Usage

   A polite way to request a business card in professional settings

   Grammar Note

   "Boleh saya ~?" is a polite way to ask permission, meaning "May I ~?"

3. Di mana coworking space terdekat?

   Where is the nearest coworking space?

   Usage

   Used when looking for a coworking space while traveling for business

   Grammar Note

   "Di mana ~?" asks "Where is ~?". "ter-" is the superlative prefix in Indonesian

4. Saya perlu mencetak / memindai beberapa dokumen.

   I need to print / scan some documents.

   Usage

   Used when requesting document printing or scanning services

   Grammar Note

   "Saya perlu ~" means "I need to ~" expressing necessity

5. Apakah ada pusat bisnis di hotel ini?

   Is there a business center in the hotel?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether the hotel has a business center

   Grammar Note

   "Apakah ada ~?" is the formal yes/no question meaning "Is there ~?"

6. Saya perlu menyiapkan ruang rapat.

   I need to set up a meeting room.

   Usage

   Used to request meeting room preparation from hotel or office staff

   Grammar Note

   "menyiapkan" is the verb form of "siap" (ready). The "me-...-kan" circumfix forms transitive verbs

7. Apa jam kerja di sini?

   What are the business hours here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the operating hours of a business or office

   Grammar Note

   "Apa ~?" is the basic Indonesian question meaning "What is ~?"

8. Saya ingin membuka rekening bank bisnis.

   I'd like to open a business bank account.

   Usage

   Used when applying to open a business bank account

   Grammar Note

   "Saya ingin ~" means "I want to ~". "Ingin" expresses desire or wish

9. Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan mitra bisnis lokal?

   Can you recommend a local business contact / partner?

   Usage

   Used when seeking local business connections or partnerships

   Grammar Note

   "Bisakah Anda ~?" is a polite request meaning "Could you ~?"

10. Saya menghadiri konferensi di [nama tempat].

    I'm attending a conference at [venue name].

    Usage

    Used to explain attendance at a conference or seminar

    Grammar Note

    "Menghadiri" is the active verb form of "hadir" (present/attending). "meng-" forms active verbs

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