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How Dewi Turned Tight Budgets into Project Success


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Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: How Dewi Turned Tight Budgets into Project Success
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Story Transcript:

Id: Di kantor yang cerah dan ramai, Dewi sedang sibuk melihat daftar belanja di depan komputer.
En: In the bright and busy office, Dewi was busy looking at the shopping list in front of the computer.

Id: Dia baru bekerja tiga bulan sebagai manajer proyek.
En: She had only been working as a project manager for three months.

Id: Tugas ini penting untuk timnya, dan dia ingin memastikan semuanya berjalan lancar.
En: This task was important for her team, and she wanted to ensure everything went smoothly.

Id: "Kita perlu persediaan untuk proyek ini, tetapi anggaran kita ketat," Dewi bergumam pada dirinya sendiri.
En: "We need supplies for this project, but our budget is tight," Dewi murmured to herself.

Id: Agus, rekannya yang duduk di meja sebelah, mendengar suara Dewi.
En: Agus, her colleague sitting at the next desk, heard Dewi's voice.

Id: "Kurasa kita bisa mencari supplier yang dikenal saja, Dewi.
En: "I think we should go with a trusted supplier, Dewi.

Id: Lebih aman," kata Agus dengan suara bijak.
En: It's safer," said Agus with a wise voice.

Id: Dia memang terkenal hati-hati dalam bertindak.
En: He was indeed known for being cautious in his actions.

Id: "Tapi waktu kita terbatas, Gus.
En: "But our time is limited, Gus.

Id: Kita harus berpikir kreatif," balas Dewi.
En: We need to think creatively," replied Dewi.

Id: Di meja depan, Rina si resepsionis menyunggingkan senyum.
En: At the front desk, Rina the receptionist flashed a smile.

Id: Dia tahu betul bagaimana suasana hati setiap orang di kantor.
En: She knew very well the mood of everyone in the office.

Id: "Dewi, coba kamu cari di supplier lokal.
En: "Dewi, try looking for a local supplier.

Id: Terkadang mereka memberikan diskon menarik," usul Rina sambil mengedipkan mata.
En: Sometimes they offer attractive discounts," suggested Rina with a wink.

Id: Dewi memutuskan mengikuti saran Rina.
En: Dewi decided to follow Rina's suggestion.

Id: Dalam musim kemarau ini, Dewi melangkah keluar dari kantor menuju pemasok lokal.
En: In this dry season, Dewi stepped out of the office towards a local supplier.

Id: Jalanan sedikit berdebu, tetapi matahari sore memberi kehangatan yang menyemangati.
En: The streets were a bit dusty, but the afternoon sun provided an encouraging warmth.

Id: Saat tiba di toko alat tulis, Dewi disambut penjual yang ramah.
En: Upon arriving at the stationery store, Dewi was greeted by a friendly seller.

Id: "Selamat sore, ada yang bisa saya bantu?
En: "Good afternoon, is there anything I can help you with?"

Id: " tanya penjual itu dengan senyum.
En: the seller asked with a smile.

Id: Dewi menjelaskan kebutuhannya, sambil berharap mendapatkan harga terbaik.
En: Dewi explained her needs, hoping to get the best price.

Id: Sayangnya, harga yang ditawarkan masih melebihi anggarannya.
En: Unfortunately, the price quoted still exceeded her budget.

Id: Tanpa putus asa, Dewi menggunakan keterampilan negosiasinya.
En: Undeterred, Dewi employed her negotiation skills.

Id: "Kami akan memesan dalam jumlah besar.
En: "We will be ordering in large quantities.

Id: Mungkin Anda bisa memberi diskon lebih?
En: Maybe you can offer a bigger discount?"

Id: " Dewi bertanya tegas, namun tetap sopan.
En: Dewi asked firmly, yet politely.

Id: Penjual, setelah berpikir sejenak, akhirnya setuju memberikan potongan harga yang lebih baik.
En: The seller, after thinking for a moment, finally agreed to give a better discount.

Id: "Baiklah, demi kerjasama yang baik, saya berikan diskon spesial," katanya.
En: "Alright, for the sake of good cooperation, I'll give you a special discount," he said.

Id: Dewi tersenyum lega.
En: Dewi smiled in relief.

Id: Dia berhasil mendapatkan kesepakatan yang menguntungkan.
En: She managed to secure a beneficial deal.

Id: Dalam perjalanan pulang, ada rasa bangga dan keyakinan baru dalam dirinya.
En: On the way back, she felt a sense of pride and newfound confidence in herself.

Id: Sesampainya di kantor, dia disambut ucapan selamat dari Rina dan Agus.
En: Upon arriving at the office, she was greeted with congratulations from Rina and Agus.

Id: "Kerja bagus, Dewi.
En: "Great job, Dewi.

Id: Kamu tahu bagaimana mencari solusi," puji Agus yang biasanya skeptis.
En: You know how to find solutions," praised Agus, who was usually skeptical.

Id: Keesokan harinya, di rapat tim, Dewi menerima pengakuan dari manajemen.
En: The next day, at the team meeting, Dewi received recognition from management.

Id: Proyek mereka berjalan mulus, dan Dewi mendapatkan respek baru dari rekan-rekannya.
En: Their project ran smoothly, and Dewi earned new respect from her colleagues.

Id: Dia puas karena telah mengatasi rintangan dengan keterampilan dan kreativitas.
En: She was satisfied because she had overcome obstacles with skill and creativity.

Id: Hari itu menjadi titik balik bagi Dewi.
En: That day became a turning point for Dewi.

Id: Dia belajar bahwa dalam situasi apa pun, usaha dan tekad bisa membuahkan hasil.
En: She learned that in any situation, effort and determination could yield results.

Id: Sambil melihat selembar kutipan yang tertempel di kubikelnya, Dewi tersenyum.
En: While looking at a quote pinned to her cubicle, Dewi smiled.

Id: Dia siap menghadapi proyek selanjutnya.
En: She was ready to face the next project.


Vocabulary Words:
  • bright: cerah
  • project manager: manajer proyek
  • supplies: persediaan
  • budget: anggaran
  • murmured: bergumam
  • colleague: rekan
  • wise: bijak
  • cautious: hati-hati
  • creatively: kreatif
  • receptionist: resepsionis
  • attractive: menarik
  • suggestion: saran
  • dry season: musim kemarau
  • dusty: berdebu
  • warmth: kehangatan
  • encouraging: menyemangati
  • greeted: disambut
  • negotiation: negosiasi
  • quantities: jumlah
  • firmly: tegas
  • politely: sopan
  • beneficial: menguntungkan
  • congratulations: ucapan selamat
  • recognition: pengakuan
  • obstacles: rintangan
  • determination: tekad
  • yield: membuahkan
  • turning point: titik balik
  • effort: usaha
  • quote: kutipan
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