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Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Magical Moments: Celebrating Vesak Day at Borobudur Temple
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Id: Matahari terbit di balik puncak Borobudur.
En: The sun rises behind the peak of Borobudur.

Id: Cahayanya hangat.
En: Its light is warm.

Id: Adi dan Putri sudah berada di sana sejak pagi.
En: Adi and Putri have been there since morning.

Id: Mereka sedang menyiapkan perayaan Hari Waisak.
En: They are preparing for the Vesak Day celebration.

Id: "Putri, apakah bunga teratai sudah siap?
En: "Putri, are the lotus flowers ready?"

Id: " tanya Adi.
En: Adi asked.

Id: "Sudah, Kak Adi.
En: "Yes, Brother Adi.

Id: Aku juga sudah menyiapkan lilin," jawab Putri sambil tersenyum.
En: I’ve also prepared the candles," Putri answered with a smile.

Id: Hari Waisak sangat penting bagi umat Buddha.
En: Vesak Day is very important for Buddhists.

Id: Mereka merayakan kelahiran, penerangan sempurna, dan wafat Sang Buddha.
En: They celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.

Id: Adi dan Putri sangat antusias membantu persiapan ini.
En: Adi and Putri are very enthusiastic about helping with these preparations.

Id: "Putri, kita harus memastikan candi bersih," kata Adi.
En: "Putri, we need to ensure the temple is clean," Adi said.

Id: Mereka mulai membersihkan halaman candi.
En: They started cleaning the temple grounds.

Id: Putri menyapu daun-daun kering.
En: Putri swept the dry leaves.

Id: Adi membersihkan patung-patung Buddha.
En: Adi cleaned the Buddha statues.

Id: Menjelang siang, umat mulai berdatangan.
En: Towards noon, people began to arrive.

Id: Semua orang mengenakan pakaian putih.
En: Everyone wore white clothing.

Id: Mereka membawa bunga dan dupa.
En: They brought flowers and incense.

Id: Adi dan Putri masih sibuk memastikan semua berjalan lancar.
En: Adi and Putri were still busy ensuring everything ran smoothly.

Id: "Saya harap semuanya berjalan sempurna," kata Adi sambil mengelap keringatnya.
En: "I hope everything goes perfectly," Adi said while wiping his sweat.

Id: Tak lama kemudian, suara gong mulai terdengar.
En: Soon, the sound of a gong began to echo.

Id: Para biksu dan umat berkumpul di satu titik.
En: The monks and devotees gathered at one point.

Id: Mereka berdoa dengan khusyuk.
En: They prayed solemnly.

Id: Putri memandang kagum.
En: Putri looked on in awe.

Id: "Indah sekali, Kak.
En: "It's so beautiful, Brother.

Id: Semua orang bahagia," katanya.
En: Everyone is happy," she said.

Id: Adi tersenyum puas.
En: Adi smiled in satisfaction.

Id: "Ini semua berkat kerja keras kita, Putri.
En: "This is all thanks to our hard work, Putri."

Id: "Setelah doa, langit mulai gelap.
En: After the prayers, the sky began to darken.

Id: Mereka menyalakan lilin.
En: They lit the candles.

Id: Cahayanya menerangi Borobudur.
En: Their light illuminated Borobudur.

Id: Suara doa dan nyanyian mengisi udara.
En: The sound of prayers and chants filled the air.

Id: Putri dan Adi merasa bangga bisa menjadi bagian dari momen ini.
En: Putri and Adi felt proud to be part of this moment.

Id: Akhirnya, prosesi melarung lampion ke langit dimulai.
En: Finally, the procession of releasing...

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Lost in Time: Budi's Journey Through Borobudur Temple
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Id: Budi berdiri di depan Candi Borobudur, kagum.
En: Budi stood in front of Borobudur Temple, amazed.

Id: Udara pagi terasa segar.
En: The morning air felt fresh.

Id: Matahari baru terbit.
En: The sun had just risen.

Id: Budi mengikuti turis lain, mendengarkan pemandu menceritakan sejarah.
En: Budi followed the other tourists, listening to the guide recounting the history.

Id: Dia sangat ingin tahu tentang candi ini.
En: He was very curious about this temple.

Id: Setelah beberapa saat, turis boleh berkeliling sendiri.
En: After a while, tourists were allowed to explore on their own.

Id: Budi melihat relief di dinding.
En: Budi looked at the reliefs on the walls.

Id: Setiap gambar bercerita.
En: Every image told a story.

Id: Dia begitu fokus, hingga tidak sadar terpisah dari rombongan.
En: He was so focused that he didn't realize he had separated from the group.

Id: Budi berjalan sendiri.
En: Budi walked alone.

Id: Lorong candi terasa seperti labirin.
En: The temple’s corridors felt like a labyrinth.

Id: Suasana sunyi.
En: The atmosphere was quiet.

Id: Hanya suara langkah kakinya dan burung-burung.
En: Only the sound of his footsteps and the birds could be heard.

Id: Budi mencoba mencari jalan keluar, tetapi semua tampak sama.
En: Budi tried to find his way out, but everything looked the same.

Id: Dia mulai cemas.
En: He started to get anxious.

Id: "Di mana rombonganku?
En: "Where is my group?"

Id: " pikirnya.
En: he thought.

Id: Dia ingat pemandu mengatakan ada tanda-tanda kecil di dinding.
En: He remembered the guide mentioning there were small signs on the walls.

Id: Tanda itu bisa membantu pengunjung menemukan jalan.
En: Those signs could help visitors find their way.

Id: Budi melihat sekeliling.
En: Budi looked around.

Id: Benar, ada tanda kecil berbentuk panah.
En: Indeed, there was a small arrow-shaped sign.

Id: Dia mengikuti tanda itu.
En: He followed the sign.

Id: Namun, setelah beberapa tikungan, dia masih belum menemukan rombongannya.
En: However, after several turns, he still hadn’t found his group.

Id: Budi berhenti sejenak, menarik napas dalam-dalam.
En: Budi paused for a moment, taking a deep breath.

Id: Dia harus tetap tenang.
En: He had to stay calm.

Id: Dia mendengar suara gemericik air.
En: He heard the sound of trickling water.

Id: "Mungkin ada kolam di dekat sini," pikirnya.
En: "Maybe there’s a pool nearby," he thought.

Id: Dia mengikuti suara itu.
En: He followed the sound.

Id: Ternyata benar, ada kolam kecil di tengah candi.
En: Sure enough, there was a small pool in the middle of the temple.

Id: Di seberang kolam, dia melihat seorang petugas candi.
En: Across the pool, he saw a temple guard.

Id: Budi segera menghampiri petugas itu.
En: Budi immediately approached the guard.

Id: "Pak, saya tersesat.
En: "Sir, I'm lost.

Id: Di mana rombongan tur saya?
En: Where is my tour group?"

Id: " tanyanya.
En: he asked.

Id: Petugas itu tersenyum ramah.
En: The guard smiled kindly.

Id: "Mari, saya antar," katanya.
En: "Come, I’ll take you," he...

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Sweet Success: Budi and Siti's Journey at Pasar Baru
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Id: Pasar Baru selalu ramai setiap pagi.
En: Pasar Baru is always bustling every morning.

Id: Pedagang dan pembeli datang silih berganti mencari rejeki.
En: Merchants and buyers come and go, seeking fortune.

Id: Di sudut pasar, ada tempat baru yang menarik perhatian.
En: In one corner of the market, a new spot has caught the eye.

Id: Di situ, Budi dan Siti sedang menyiapkan warung baru mereka.
En: There, Budi and Siti are preparing their new stall.

Id: Budi berkata, "Siti, ayo kita tata meja ini. Semua kue harus terlihat menarik."
En: Budi said, “Siti, let’s arrange this table. All the cakes must look appealing.”

Id: Siti mengangguk. "Tentu, Budi. Aku akan tata klepon di sini dan lemper di sana."
En: Siti nodded. “Of course, Budi. I’ll arrange the klepon here and the lemper there.”

Id: Siti meletakkan kue-kue tradisional Indonesia dengan hati-hati.
En: Siti carefully placed the traditional Indonesian cakes.

Id: Ada klepon, lemper, dan onde-onde yang menggugah selera.
En: There were klepon, lemper, and onde-onde that looked delicious.

Id: Budi sedang memasang spanduk warna-warni di atas warung.
En: Budi was putting up colorful banners above the stall.

Id: Tulisan di spanduk itu besar dan jelas: "Kue Tradisional Budi dan Siti".
En: The writing on the banner was big and clear: “Budi and Siti’s Traditional Cakes.”

Id: Budi tersenyum puas, "Siti, spanduk ini pasti akan menarik perhatian."
En: Budi smiled contentedly, “Siti, this banner will surely attract attention.”

Id: Siti tersenyum kembali, "Benar, Budi. Tapi kita juga harus ramah pada pembeli. Senyum dan sapa mereka."
En: Siti smiled back, “True, Budi. But we also have to be friendly to the customers. Smile and greet them.”

Id: Pasar mulai lebih ramai.
En: The market began to get busier.

Id: Beberapa orang datang mendekat.
En: Some people approached.

Id: "Selamat pagi, Budi dan Siti! Apa yang kalian jual di sini?" tanya seorang ibu-ibu.
En: “Good morning, Budi and Siti! What are you selling here?” asked a lady.

Id: "Kue tradisional, Bu! Ada klepon, lemper, dan onde-onde. Mau coba?" jawab Siti dengan senyum.
En: “Traditional cakes, Ma’am! There are klepon, lemper, and onde-onde. Want to try?” Siti replied with a smile.

Id: Ibu-ibu itu mencicipi satu klepon.
En: The lady tasted a klepon.

Id: Dia tersenyum lebar, "Enak sekali! Saya beli sepuluh, ya?"
En: She smiled broadly, “Very delicious! I’ll buy ten, please?”

Id: Budi segera membungkus klepon untuk ibu itu.
En: Budi quickly wrapped the klepon for the lady.

Id: "Terima kasih, Bu! Semoga suka."
En: “Thank you, Ma’am! Hope you like it.”

Id: Setelah ibu itu pergi, beberapa orang lain datang.
En: After the lady left, more people came.

Id: Mereka tertarik melihat spanduk dan kue yang tertata rapi.
En: They were intrigued by the banner and the neatly arranged cakes.

Id: Seorang bapak-bapak mencoba onde-onde.
En: An elderly man tried an onde-onde.

Id: "Luar biasa! Onde-ondenya lembut dan manis. Saya akan beli juga."
En: “Amazing! The onde-onde is soft and sweet. I’ll buy some too.”

Id: "Hari pertama kita berjalan baik, Siti!" seru Budi dengan gembira.
En: “Our first day is going well, Siti!” Budi exclaimed happily.

Id: Siti...

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: A Goat for Veggies: Misadventures in a Small Town Market
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Id: Di pagi yang cerah, sinar matahari menyinari Kota Kecil.
En: On a bright morning, the sunlight illuminated the Small Town.

Id: Rina dan Budi berjalan menuju Pasar Tradisional.
En: Rina and Budi walked towards the Traditional Market.

Id: Pasar itu ramai dengan penjual dan pembeli.
En: The market was bustling with vendors and buyers.

Id: Suasana penuh warna dan aroma segar.
En: The atmosphere was full of vibrant colors and fresh aromas.

Id: Rina adalah seorang pedagang pemula.
En: Rina was a novice trader.

Id: Dia ingin membeli sayuran segar untuk warungnya.
En: She wanted to buy fresh vegetables for her food stall.

Id: Tapi, Rina belum pandai menawar harga.
En: However, Rina was not yet skilled at bargaining.

Id: Oleh karena itu, dia meminta bantuan Budi, sahabatnya sejak kecil.
En: Therefore, she asked for the help of Budi, her childhood friend.

Id: Mereka sampai di pasar.
En: They arrived at the market.

Id: "Budi, tolong bantu aku menawar harga sayuran," pinta Rina.
En: "Budi, please help me bargain for the vegetable prices," Rina asked.

Id: "Tentu, Rina. Saya akan bantu," jawab Budi dengan penuh semangat.
En: "Of course, Rina, I will help," Budi replied enthusiastically.

Id: Mereka masuk ke lorong pasar.
En: They entered the market aisles.

Id: Ada banyak kios di sana.
En: There were many stalls there.

Id: Sementara Rina melihat-lihat sayuran, Budi berjalan lebih jauh.
En: While Rina was looking at the vegetables, Budi walked further.

Id: Tanpa sengaja, dia sampai di kios hewan peliharaan.
En: Unintentionally, he ended up at a pet stall.

Id: Pemilik kios, Pak Ujang, menawarkan berbagai hewan.
En: The stall owner, Mr. Ujang, offered various animals.

Id: Ada ayam, kelinci, burung, bahkan kambing kecil.
En: There were chickens, rabbits, birds, and even a small goat.

Id: "Harga kambing ini Rp500.000," kata Pak Ujang.
En: "This goat is priced at Rp500,000," said Mr. Ujang.

Id: Budi ingat permintaan Rina.
En: Budi remembered Rina's request.

Id: Dia berpikir ini kesempatan untuk membantu.
En: He thought this was an opportunity to help.

Id: "Bisa kurang nggak, pak?" tanya Budi.
En: "Can you reduce the price, sir?" Budi asked.

Id: "Kambing ini terlalu mahal."
En: "This goat is too expensive."

Id: Pak Ujang tersenyum.
En: Mr. Ujang smiled.

Id: "Bisa, Rp450.000 untuk kamu, anak muda," jawabnya.
En: "Sure, Rp450,000 for you, young man," he replied.

Id: Budi merasa senang dan setuju.
En: Budi felt happy and agreed.

Id: Sementara itu, Rina terkejut saat melihat Budi kembali tanpa sayuran tapi dengan kambing kecil.
En: Meanwhile, Rina was surprised when she saw Budi returning not with vegetables but with a small goat.

Id: "Budi! Apa ini?" tanya Rina dengan mata yang terbelalak.
En: "Budi! What is this?" Rina asked with wide eyes.

Id: "Saya menawar harga seperti yang kamu minta," jawab Budi dengan bangga.
En: "I bargained the price as you asked," Budi replied proudly.

Id: Rina tertawa melihat kekeliruan Budi.
En: Rina laughed at Budi's mistake.

Id: Dia menjelaskan bahwa dia ingin menawar sayuran, bukan kambing.
En: She explained that she wanted to...

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Heart of Friendship: The Day Agus Saved Siti at Taman Mini
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Id: Matahari bersinar cerah di atas Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.
En: The sun shone brightly above the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.

Id: Agus dan Siti berjalan-jalan, menikmati pemandangan.
En: Agus and Siti were strolling, enjoying the scenery.

Id: Taman itu penuh dengan bunga yang indah, pohon yang rindang, dan suara burung berkicau.
En: The park was full of beautiful flowers, lush trees, and the sound of chirping birds.

Id: Siti tiba-tiba merasa sesak napas.
En: Suddenly, Siti felt short of breath.

Id: Wajahnya pucat dan ia memegang dadanya.
En: Her face turned pale, and she clutched her chest.

Id: Agus terkejut melihat Siti dalam kondisi seperti itu.
En: Agus was shocked to see Siti in such a condition.

Id: "Siti, kamu baik-baik saja?
En: "Siti, are you okay?"

Id: " tanya Agus dengan khawatir.
En: Agus asked worriedly.

Id: Siti menggelengkan kepala.
En: Siti shook her head.

Id: Ia berusaha bicara, tapi suaranya terputus-putus.
En: She tried to speak, but her voice was intermittent.

Id: Agus tahu mereka butuh bantuan segera.
En: Agus knew they needed help immediately.

Id: Ia melihat sekeliling dan menemukan bangku di dekat mereka.
En: He looked around and found a bench nearby.

Id: Ia dengan cepat membawa Siti ke bangku tersebut.
En: He quickly led Siti to the bench.

Id: "Kamu duduk di sini.
En: "You sit here.

Id: Aku akan panggil bantuan," kata Agus dengan tegas.
En: I'll get help," Agus said firmly.

Id: Ia berlari menuju pos keamanan yang tidak jauh dari tempat mereka.
En: He ran towards the security post not far from where they were.

Id: Hatinya berdegup kencang.
En: His heart was pounding.

Id: "Siti butuh bantuan!
En: "Siti needs help!

Id: Teman saya sesak napas!
En: My friend is having trouble breathing!"

Id: " kata Agus ketika sampai di pos keamanan.
En: Agus said as he reached the security post.

Id: Petugas keamanan segera menjemput tim medis.
En: The security officer immediately called for the medical team.

Id: Agus kembali ke tempat Siti, berharap tim medis segera datang.
En: Agus returned to where Siti was, hoping the medical team would arrive soon.

Id: Dalam beberapa menit, tim medis tiba dengan sebuah tas bantuan.
En: Within a few minutes, the medical team arrived with a first aid kit.

Id: Mereka segera memeriksa Siti dan memberikan oksigen.
En: They quickly examined Siti and provided oxygen.

Id: Perlahan, Siti mulai bisa bernapas lebih baik.
En: Gradually, Siti began to breathe more easily.

Id: Warna di wajahnya kembali.
En: The color returned to her face.

Id: Agus merasa lega.
En: Agus felt relieved.

Id: "Terima kasih banyak," katanya kepada tim medis.
En: "Thank you very much," he said to the medical team.

Id: Mereka mengangguk sambil tersenyum.
En: They nodded and smiled.

Id: Siti menatap Agus dan tersenyum lemah.
En: Siti looked at Agus and gave a weak smile.

Id: "Terima kasih, Agus.
En: "Thank you, Agus.

Id: Kamu pahlawan saya hari ini," kata Siti dengan suara lembut.
En: You are my hero today," Siti said softly.

Id: Agus tersenyum dan mengangguk.
En: Agus smiled and...

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Exploring the Wonders of Borobudur Temple: A Family Adventure
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Id: Pagi itu, udara di Magelang begitu segar.
En: That morning, the air in Magelang was so fresh.

Id: Langit biru tanpa awan.
En: The sky was blue without a cloud.

Id: Ayu, Budi, dan Putri bersiap-siap untuk mengunjungi Candi Borobudur.
En: Ayu, Budi, and Putri were getting ready to visit Borobudur Temple.

Id: Mereka belum pernah ke sana sebelumnya.
En: They had never been there before.

Id: Ayu dan Budi adalah kakak-adik, sementara Putri adalah sepupu mereka.
En: Ayu and Budi were siblings, while Putri was their cousin.

Id: Mereka berangkat dari rumah dengan penuh semangat.
En: They set off from home with great enthusiasm.

Id: Di perjalanan, mereka saling bercerita tentang apa yang mereka ketahui tentang Candi Borobudur.
En: On the way, they shared stories about what they knew about Borobudur Temple.

Id: Ayu bercerita, "Candi Borobudur adalah candi Buddha terbesar di dunia.
En: Ayu said, "Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the world."

Id: " Budi menjawab, "Wah, aku ingin melihat patung Buddha yang besar itu!
En: Budi replied, "Wow, I want to see the big Buddha statue!"

Id: "Sesampainya di Candi Borobudur, mereka kagum.
En: Upon arriving at Borobudur Temple, they were amazed.

Id: Bangunan candi begitu besar dan megah.
En: The temple structure was so large and magnificent.

Id: Ayu, Budi, dan Putri berjalan mendekati candi.
En: Ayu, Budi, and Putri walked closer to the temple.

Id: Mereka melihat relief di dinding candi.
En: They saw the reliefs on the temple walls.

Id: Ayu berkata, "Ini menggambarkan cerita-cerita dari kehidupan Buddha.
En: Ayu said, "These depict stories from the life of Buddha."

Id: "Putri menambahkan, "Kita bisa belajar banyak tentang sejarah dari sini.
En: Putri added, "We can learn a lot about history from here."

Id: "Mereka mulai berjalan menaiki candi.
En: They began to climb the temple.

Id: Setiap tingkat memiliki cerita sendiri.
En: Each level had its own story.

Id: Mereka berhenti sejenak di setiap lantai, membahas relief yang mereka lihat.
En: They stopped for a moment on each floor, discussing the reliefs they saw.

Id: Budi bersemangat, "Lihat!
En: Budi excitedly said, "Look!

Id: Ini patung Buddha yang besar!
En: This is the big Buddha statue!"

Id: "Ayu tersenyum, "Ya, ini dia.
En: Ayu smiled, "Yes, here it is.

Id: Sangat indah.
En: Very beautiful."

Id: "Mereka duduk di salah satu tingkat candi, menikmati pemandangan.
En: They sat on one of the temple's levels, enjoying the view.

Id: Putri merasakan angin sepoi-sepoi, "Di sini sangat tenang.
En: Putri felt the gentle breeze, "It's very peaceful here.

Id: Aku senang kita bisa datang ke sini bersama.
En: I'm glad we could come here together."

Id: "Ayu setuju, "Ini waktu yang berharga bersama keluarga.
En: Ayu agreed, "This is precious family time."

Id: "Setelah puas berjalan-jalan, mereka duduk bersama di bawah pohon rindang.
En: After enjoying their walk, they sat together under a shady tree.

Id: Mereka saling menceritakan gambar-gambar yang mereka lihat.
En: They shared stories about the pictures they had seen.

Id: Budi merasa lebih dekat dengan budaya...