Usages of bilang
Dokter bilang bahwa demamnya ringan, tetapi batuknya perlu obat.
The doctor says that the fever is mild, but the cough needs medicine.
Adik perempuan saya cemas karena nilai ujian, tetapi Ayah bilang bahwa semuanya wajar.
My younger sister is anxious because of the exam score, but Father says that everything is reasonable.
Tukang itu bilang kabel lampu longgar, sebab lampu sering berkedip.
The worker said the lamp cable is loose, because the light often blinks.
Agen bilang, kos dekat kampus masih tersedia.
The agent says a boarding room near the campus is still available.
Teman saya bilang kebebasan pers penting supaya jurnalis bisa menulis apa yang mereka temukan tanpa takut.
My friend says freedom of the press is important so that journalists can write what they find without fear.
Aktris itu bilang naskahnya sulit, tetapi sutradara menolongnya memahami setiap adegan penting.
That actress says the script is difficult, but the director helps her understand each important scene.
Editor bilang alur cerita sudah jelas, tetapi akhir cerpen masih terlalu cepat.
The editor says the storyline is already clear, but the ending of the short story is still too fast.
Kakak perempuan saya bilang, “Kayaknya kamu kurang tidur,” lalu dia menutup tirai.
My older sister said, “It seems like you’re not getting enough sleep,” then she closed the curtain.
Teman perempuan saya bilang bahwa resep ini kelihatan rumit, padahal langkah-langkahnya cukup sederhana kalau diikuti pelan-pelan.
My female friend says that this recipe looks complicated, even though the steps are quite simple if followed slowly.
Dia bilang deodoran itu terlalu kuat, sedangkan losion yang ini baunya lebih lembut.
He/She says that deodorant is too strong, while this lotion smells softer.
Kalau gerimis belum berhenti, Mas sopir bilang kami sebaiknya menepi sebentar di dekat warung.
If the drizzle has not stopped, the driver says we should pull over for a moment near the stall.
Mas di loket bilang bahwa saya harus fotokopi kartu identitas dulu.
The man at the counter said that I have to photocopy my ID card first.
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