Diving & Water Sports

1. Saya ingin menyelam scuba.

   I'd like to go scuba diving.

   Usage

   Expressing interest in scuba diving

   Grammar Note

   "ingin" = "want to" (desire)

2. Apakah diperlukan sertifikasi menyelam?

   Is a diving certification required?

   Usage

   Asking if a diving certificate is required

   Grammar Note

   "di-" prefix creates the passive voice

3. Di mana saya bisa menyewa pakaian selam?

   Where can I rent a wetsuit?

   Usage

   Asking where to rent a wetsuit

   Grammar Note

   "Di mana saya bisa..." = "Where can I..."

4. Seberapa dalam lokasi menyelam ini?

   How deep is this dive site?

   Usage

   Asking about the depth of the dive site

   Grammar Note

   "Seberapa..." = "How [adjective]..."

5. Apakah ada hiu atau hewan laut berbahaya di sini?

   Are there sharks or dangerous marine animals here?

   Usage

   Asking about dangerous marine life at the site

   Grammar Note

   "berbahaya" = "dangerous" (from "bahaya")

6. Apakah kondisi hari ini bagus untuk menyelam?

   Are conditions good for diving today?

   Usage

   Checking if today's conditions are suitable for diving

   Grammar Note

   "Apakah ... bagus untuk ...?" = "Is ... good for ...?"

7. Saya ingin mencoba snorkeling.

   I'd like to try snorkeling.

   Usage

   Expressing interest in snorkeling

   Grammar Note

   "mencoba" = "to try"

8. Bisakah saya memesan menyelam dengan kapal?

   Can I book a boat dive?

   Usage

   Asking to book a boat dive

   Grammar Note

   "menyelam dengan kapal" = "diving by boat" (boat dive)

9. Di mana terumbu karang berada?

   Where is the coral reef?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of the coral reef

   Grammar Note

   "Di mana ... berada?" = "Where is...?"

10. Saya penyelam bersertifikat — PADI Open Water.

    I'm a certified diver — PADI Open Water.

    Usage

    Presenting your diving certification

    Grammar Note

    "ber-" prefix means "having" or "possessing"

11. Saya ingin les selancar.

    I'd like a surfing lesson.

    Usage

    Requesting a surfing lesson

    Grammar Note

    "les" (from Dutch) = lesson or class

12. Bagaimana kondisi arus / pasang surut?

    What are the current / tide conditions?

    Usage

    Asking about current and tide conditions

    Grammar Note

    "pasang surut" = "rise and fall" (tides)

13. Apa sinyal darurat di bawah air?

    What is the emergency signal underwater?

    Usage

    Asking about underwater emergency signals before diving

    Grammar Note

    "bawah air" = "under water" (underwater)

14. Saya ingin menyewa papan selancar.

    I'd like to rent a surfboard.

    Usage

    Requesting to rent a surfboard

    Grammar Note

    "papan" = "board/plank"; "papan selancar" = "surfboard"

15. Mana tempat terbaik untuk pemula?

    What's the best spot for beginners?

    Usage

    Asking for the best beginner-friendly diving spot

    Grammar Note

    "ter-" prefix creates the superlative form

16. Berapa lama sesi menyelam berlangsung?

    How long is the dive?

    Usage

    Asking how long the dive session lasts

    Grammar Note

    "Berapa lama" = "how long" (duration)

17. Hewan laut apa yang bisa kita lihat di sini?

    What marine life can we see here?

    Usage

    Asking what marine life can be seen at the dive site

    Grammar Note

    "yang bisa kita lihat" = "that we can see" (relative clause)

18. Apakah tersedia menyelam malam?

    Is night diving available?

    Usage

    Asking if night diving is available

    Grammar Note

    "Apakah tersedia..." = "Is ... available?"

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