Fluent Fiction - Indonesian:
How Dewi Turned Tight Budgets into Project Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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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