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69 [sixty-nine]

to need – to want to

69 [nege en sestig]	nodig het – wil

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Indonesia, the land of many languages

The Republic of Indonesia is one of the largest countries on Earth. About 240 million people live in the insular state. These people belong to many different ethnic groups. It is estimated that there are almost 500 ethnic groups in Indonesia. These groups have many different cultural traditions. And they also speak many different languages! About 250 languages are spoken in Indonesia. There are many dialects on top of that. Indonesia's languages are typically classified under the ethnic groups. For example, there is the Javanese or Balinese language. This multitude of languages naturally leads to problems. They hinder an efficient economy and administration. Therefore, a national language was implemented in Indonesia. Since their independence in 1945, Bahasa Indonesia is the official language. It is taught alongside the native language in all schools. Despite this, not all inhabitants of Indonesia speak this language. Only about 70% of Indonesians are proficient in Bahasa Indonesia. Bahasa Indonesia is the native language of ‘only’ 20 million people. Thus, the many regional languages are still of great importance. Indonesian is especially interesting for language lovers. Because there are many advantages to learning Indonesian. The language is considered to be relatively easy. The grammar rules can be learned quickly. You can rely on the spelling for pronunciation. The orthography isn't difficult either. Many Indonesian words come from other languages. And: Indonesian will soon be one of the most important languages… These are enough reasons to start learning, right?

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I need a bed.	E_ h_t ’_ b_d n_d_g_ Ek het ’n bed nodig. E_ h__ ’_ b__ n_____ Ek het ’n bed nodig. __ ___ __ ___ ______ Ek het ’n bed nodig.
I want to sleep.	E_ w_l s_a_p_ Ek wil slaap. E_ w__ s_____ Ek wil slaap. __ ___ ______ Ek wil slaap.
Is there a bed here?	I_ h_e_ ’_ b_d_ Is hier ’n bed? I_ h___ ’_ b___ Is hier ’n bed? __ ____ __ ____ Is hier ’n bed?

I need a lamp.	E_ h_t ’_ l_m_ n_d_g_ Ek het ’n lamp nodig. E_ h__ ’_ l___ n_____ Ek het ’n lamp nodig. __ ___ __ ____ ______ Ek het ’n lamp nodig.
I want to read.	E_ w_l l_e_. Ek wil lees. E_ w__ l____ Ek wil lees. __ ___ _____ Ek wil lees.
Is there a lamp here?	I_ h_e_ ’_ l_m_? Is hier ’n lamp? I_ h___ ’_ l____ Is hier ’n lamp? __ ____ __ _____ Is hier ’n lamp?

I need a telephone.	E_ h_t ’_ t_l_f_o_ n_d_g_ Ek het ’n telefoon nodig. E_ h__ ’_ t_______ n_____ Ek het ’n telefoon nodig. __ ___ __ ________ ______ Ek het ’n telefoon nodig.
I want to make a call.	E_ w_l b_l_ Ek wil bel. E_ w__ b___ Ek wil bel. __ ___ ____ Ek wil bel.
Is there a telephone here?	I_ h_e_ ’_ t_l_f_o_? Is hier ’n telefoon? I_ h___ ’_ t________ Is hier ’n telefoon? __ ____ __ _________ Is hier ’n telefoon?

I need a camera.	E_ h_t ’_ k_m_r_ n_d_g_ Ek het ’n kamera nodig. E_ h__ ’_ k_____ n_____ Ek het ’n kamera nodig. __ ___ __ ______ ______ Ek het ’n kamera nodig.
I want to take photographs.	E_ w_l f_t_‘_ n_e_. Ek wil foto‘s neem. E_ w__ f_____ n____ Ek wil foto‘s neem. __ ___ ______ _____ Ek wil foto‘s neem.
Is there a camera here?	I_ h_e_ ’_ k_m_r_? Is hier ’n kamera? I_ h___ ’_ k______ Is hier ’n kamera? __ ____ __ _______ Is hier ’n kamera?

I need a computer.	E_ h_t ’_ r_k_n_a_ n_d_g_ Ek het ’n rekenaar nodig. E_ h__ ’_ r_______ n_____ Ek het ’n rekenaar nodig. __ ___ __ ________ ______ Ek het ’n rekenaar nodig.
I want to send an email.	E_ w_l ’_ e_p_s s_u_r_ Ek wil ’n e-pos stuur. E_ w__ ’_ e____ s_____ Ek wil ’n e-pos stuur. __ ___ __ _____ ______ Ek wil ’n e-pos stuur.
Is there a computer here?	I_ h_e_ ’_ r_k_n_a_? Is hier ’n rekenaar? I_ h___ ’_ r________ Is hier ’n rekenaar? __ ____ __ _________ Is hier ’n rekenaar?

I need a pen.	E_ h_t ’_ p_n n_d_g_ Ek het ’n pen nodig. E_ h__ ’_ p__ n_____ Ek het ’n pen nodig. __ ___ __ ___ ______ Ek het ’n pen nodig.
I want to write something.	E_ w_l i_t_ s_r_f_ Ek wil iets skryf. E_ w__ i___ s_____ Ek wil iets skryf. __ ___ ____ ______ Ek wil iets skryf.
Is there a sheet of paper and a pen here?	I_ h_e_ ’_ b_a_ p_p_e_ e_ ’_ p_n_ Is hier ’n blad papier en ’n pen? I_ h___ ’_ b___ p_____ e_ ’_ p___ Is hier ’n blad papier en ’n pen? __ ____ __ ____ ______ __ __ ____ Is hier ’n blad papier en ’n pen?

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