Glossary
1)
suasana = atmosphere
awal bulan = early in the month
pasar swalayan = supermarket
2)
terpampang = displayed
3)
Humas = hubungan masyarakat = public relations
mencek = checking
4)
terkesan = make impression
sedemikian rupa = in such a way
5)
pangan = makanan (Ind.)
obat nyamuk = mosquito repellent
pakan = makanan binatang (Ind.)
hewan piaraan = pet
7)
pembantu rumahtangga = domestic servant, maid
orang "bule" = foreigner (lit. White person)
kebingungan = in confusion
nyari (coll.) = mencari (Ind.)
nggak (coll.) = tidak (Ind.)
8)
lonjakan permintaan = surge in demand
tahan disimpan = non-perishable (food)
10)
tidak beres(nya) = ineffective
menahan barang = withholding goods
11)
barang-barang bukan makanan = non-food goods
12)
perkulakan = wholesaler
13)
masyarakat awam = ordinary people
14)
kewalahan = overwhelmed
dos-dos = boxes
15)
bohlam listrik = light bulb