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Usages of butuh
Maaf, saya belum membalas email kerja karena saya sedang di jalan dan butuh waktu.
Sorry, I haven’t replied to the work email because I am on the way and need time.
Kecuali Anda sakit, seharusnya Anda ikut latihan singkat; kalau butuh bantuan, beri kabar.
Unless you are ill, you should join the short practice; if you need help, let me know.
Dia bertanya apakah saya butuh air, sebaiknya saya minum sekarang.
He/She asked whether I need water; I’d better drink now.
Saya butuh nasihat guru tentang ujian.
I need the teacher’s advice about the exam.
Yang kami butuhkan adalah surat dari kantor pusat.
What we need is a letter from the head office.
Saya butuh tidur siang sebelum rapat.
I need a nap before the meeting.
Kami butuh fokus agar tugas selesai.
We need focus so that the task gets done.
Setelah lembur, saya merasa pusing dan butuh air.
After working overtime, I feel dizzy and need water.
Saya butuh lima menit lagi sebelum rapat dimulai.
I need five more minutes before the meeting starts.
Saya butuh latihan singkat sebelum presentasi besok pagi.
I need a short practice session before the presentation tomorrow morning.
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