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Learn Hardcore Indonesian: butuh - to need

Hardcore Indonesian
/Lesson 15
/butuh

butuh

Word

butuh

Meaning

to need

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Indonesian

Lesson

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.

Saya butuh sedikit lagi waktu untuk menyelesaikan tugas akhir.

I need a little more time to finish my final assignment.

Biarpun anak itu nakal, nenek bilang dia tidak jahat; dia hanya butuh diarahkan.

Even though that child is naughty, Grandmother says he/she is not mean; he/she just needs guidance.

Dia bilang tidak usah sungkan; kalau butuh apa-apa, saya boleh mengetuk pintunya kapan saja.

He/She said not to feel awkward; if I need anything, I may knock on the door anytime.

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