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- Lucas: Luna, ready for another episode? Today, we're going to learn how to ask where things are in town. Luna: Oh, that's perfect. I always get lost in new places. So, how do I ask where something is? Lucas: The key phrase is 'di mana', which means 'where'. For example, 'Di mana kedai buku?' — 'Where is the bookshop?' Luna: Di mana kedai buku? So 'kedai buku' is bookshop? Lucas: Exactly. 'Kedai' is shop, 'buku' is book. So 'kedai buku' — bookshop. Let's try another: 'Di mana stesen bas?' — 'Where is the bus station?' Luna: Di mana stesen bas? 'Stesen bas' — bus station. Got it. Lucas: Good. Now, if someone gives you directions, they might say 'belok kiri' — turn left, or 'belok kanan' — turn right. Luna: Belok kiri... belok kanan. So I can use those when I need to give directions too. Lucas: Right. Now, imagine you're in a new town and you need to find a bookshop. You ask someone: 'Di mana kedai buku?' They point and say 'Belok kiri.' What do you do? Luna: I turn left. Got it. Let me try a full scenario: 'Di mana stesen bas?' and they say 'Belok kanan.' Lucas: Perfect. You're getting it. Now, let's practice a bit more. Repeat after me: 'Di mana kedai buku?' Luna: Di mana kedai buku? Lucas: Di mana stesen bas? Luna: Di mana stesen bas? Lucas: Belok kiri. Luna: Belok kiri. Lucas: Belok kanan. Luna: Belok kanan. Lucas: Excellent, Luna. Your pronunciation is really good. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I love how practical these phrases are. I can actually use them. Lucas: That's the idea. And if Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with Malay, listeners, a couple of dollars a month is genuinely what keeps these going — buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo, if you've gotten something out of them. Luna: Yeah, it really helps us keep making episodes like this. So, what else can we ask about? Lucas: You can use 'di mana' for any place. For example, 'Di mana restoran?' — 'Where is the restaurant?' Luna: Di mana restoran? And if they say 'Belok kiri,' I turn left. Lucas: Exactly. Let's try one more: 'Di mana hotel?' Luna: Di mana hotel? Lucas: Good. Now, let's do a quick role play. I'll be the local, you ask for the bus station. Luna: Okay. 'Di mana stesen bas?' Lucas: Belok kanan, then straight. Luna: So I turn right and go straight. Got it. This is fun. Lucas: I'm glad you're enjoying it. Remember, practice makes perfect. Try using these phrases the next time you're out and about. Luna: I will. Thanks, Lucas. See you all next time! Lucas: Selamat tinggal! Keep practicing, and we'll see you in the next episode.