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My suitcase didn’t show up in English (beginner)

Beginner English for my suitcase didn’t show up. Key line: “Hi, my *suitcase* didn't *show* *up*.”

Full script

Lin
Hi, my suitcase didn't show up.
Them
I'm sorry. Do you have your tag?
Lin
Yes. I'd like to report it.
Them
Sure. What color is your bag?
Lin
It's yellow, with a duck keychain.
Them
A duck? That helps a lot.
Lin
I hope so. It quacks when I move it.
Them
Then I may hear your bag first.

Key phrases

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didn't show up
✓ My suitcase didn't show up.

Used to say your bag did not arrive.

Here, show up = appear

your tag?
✓ Do you have your tag?

Used to ask for the baggage tag.

tag = baggage tag, not just any label

report it
✓ I'd like to report it.

Polite way to ask staff to make a report.

Polite way to say what you need

ask about color
✓ What color is your bag?

Used when describing a lost item.

Common when looking for something

Quick answers

didn't show up: what to say in English

Say “My suitcase didn't show up.” — used to say your bag did not arrive. Here, show up = appear.

your tag: what to say in English

Say “Do you have your tag?” — used to ask for the baggage tag. tag = baggage tag, not just any label.

report it: what to say in English

Say “I'd like to report it.” — polite way to ask staff to make a report. Polite way to say what you need.

ask about color: what to say in English

Say “What color is your bag?” — used when describing a lost item. Common when looking for something.

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