EN: Use the plural form of a noun (adding 's') to talk about things in general.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk jamak dari kata benda (menambahkan 's') untuk membicarakan hal-hal secara umum.
Cats like milk.
Kucing menyukai susu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'holidays' can refer to specific days like Christmas, or general time off from work/school.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a description or definition (Subject + is + Noun).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan definisi atau deskripsinya (Subject + is + Noun).
An apple is a fruit.
Apel adalah sejenis buah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'holiday' can mean a single day off (like Christmas) or a longer vacation period, depending on the region (e.g., UK vs US).
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days or holidays to show when something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan 'on' sebelum hari atau hari raya tertentu untuk menunjukkan kapan sesuatu terjadi.
We eat cake on birthdays.
Kita makan kue pada hari ulang tahun.
EN: In many cultures, holidays are the primary time for multi-generational family reunions, similar to the Lunar New Year in Asia or Thanksgiving in the US.
EN: Use the word 'with' to show the tools or things you use to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata 'with' untuk menunjukkan alat atau benda yang kamu gunakan untuk melakukan suatu tindakan.
We eat with a spoon.
Kita makan menggunakan sendok.
EN: In many cultures, food and music are the two most essential elements of any celebration, symbolizing abundance and joy.
EN: Use the pattern 'make + someone + adjective' to describe how something changes a person's feelings or state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola 'make + someone + adjective' untuk menggambarkan bagaimana sesuatu mengubah perasaan atau kondisi seseorang.
Music makes me calm.
Musik membuat saya merasa tenang.
EN: In many cultures, holidays are synonymous with family gatherings and positive emotions, which is why they are universally associated with happiness.
EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to many things, the verb must be singular (has, not have).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Every' dengan kata benda tunggal untuk membicarakan semua anggota dari suatu kelompok. Meskipun merujuk pada keseluruhan, kata kerja yang digunakan harus berbentuk tunggal (misalnya menggunakan has, bukan have).
Every student has a book.
Setiap siswa memiliki sebuah buku.
EN: The phrase 'its own' emphasizes uniqueness. In discussions about holidays, this highlights that while many cultures celebrate, the specific customs (like food or clothing) vary significantly from place to place.
EN: Use 'In' before a country name to talk about where something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'In' sebelum nama negara untuk membicarakan tempat terjadinya sesuatu.
In Japan, people eat sushi.
Di Jepang, orang-orang makan sushi.
EN: In China, 'New Year' usually refers to the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival), which is the most important traditional holiday involving family reunions and red decorations.
EN: In English, the basic sentence order is Subject (who) + Verb (action) + Object (what).
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, urutan kalimat dasar adalah Subject (siapa) + Verb (tindakan) + Object (apa).
I eat green apples.
Saya makan apel hijau.
EN: In Chinese culture, red is a symbol of luck, joy, and prosperity. People often wear red during the Lunar New Year to welcome good fortune.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Red) with a description or identity (a lucky color).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Red) dengan deskripsi atau identitasnya (a lucky color).
Blue is a cool color.
Biru adalah warna yang sejuk.
EN: In Chinese culture, red symbolizes luck, joy, and prosperity. It is the dominant color for festivals like the Lunar New Year and weddings.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about things that happen regularly or are generally true. When the subject is plural (like 'Families'), use the base form of the verb (eat).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple Tense untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang terjadi secara teratur atau fakta umum. Ketika subjeknya jamak (seperti Families), gunakan bentuk dasar kata kerja (eat).
Friends play games together.
Teman-teman bermain game bersama.
EN: In many cultures, sharing a 'big dinner' is the most important part of a holiday, symbolizing unity and gratitude.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (like Christmas) with a description or a noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (seperti Christmas) dengan deskripsi atau namanya.
Apple is a fruit.
Apel adalah sejenis buah.
EN: Christmas is one of the most significant holidays in Western culture, often associated with family gatherings and gift-giving.
EN: Use 'Many' with plural nouns (more than one person or thing) to show a large number.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Many' dengan kata benda jamak (lebih dari satu orang atau benda) untuk menunjukkan jumlah yang banyak.
Many children like toys.
Banyak anak menyukai mainan.
EN: Christmas is a major holiday in many Western countries, often associated with family gatherings and gift-giving.
EN: Use 'give + [thing] + to + [person]' to show who receives an item.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'give + [thing] + to + [person]' untuk menunjukkan siapa yang menerima suatu barang.
I give a book to my sister.
Saya memberikan sebuah buku kepada adik perempuan saya.
EN: In many Western cultures, especially during Christmas, gift-giving is a central tradition to show love and appreciation for others.
EN: Use 'love to' followed by a base verb to talk about things you enjoy doing very much.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'love to' yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengungkapkan bahwa kamu sangat suka melakukan sesuatu.
I love to play soccer.
Saya sangat suka bermain sepak bola.
EN: In many Western cultures, children are encouraged to open gifts in front of the giver to show their excitement and gratitude, whereas in some Asian cultures, it might be considered more polite to open them privately later.
EN: Use 'to each other' when two or more people do the same thing to one another.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'to each other' ketika dua orang atau lebih melakukan hal yang sama satu sama lain.
They help each other with homework.
Merekam saling membantu mengerjakan PR.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'Merry Christmas' is the standard greeting from late December. However, some people use 'Happy Holidays' to be inclusive of all winter celebrations.
EN: Use 'Some' before plural nouns to talk about an unspecified amount or number of things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Some' sebelum kata benda jamak untuk membicarakan jumlah atau banyaknya sesuatu yang tidak ditentukan.
Some children like apples.
Beberapa anak menyukai apel.
EN: In many cultures, food is the centerpiece of a holiday. For example, turkey is essential for Thanksgiving in the US, and mooncakes are traditional for the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese culture.
EN: Use 'on' before specific holidays or days of the week.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan 'on' sebelum hari libur/hari raya tertentu atau nama hari dalam seminggu.
We eat cake on birthdays.
Kita makan kue pada hari ulang tahun.
EN: Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the U.S. celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Turkey is the traditional main dish, symbolizing the harvest feast.
EN: Use 'In + Place' at the beginning of a sentence to show where an action happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'In + Place' di awal kalimat untuk menunjukkan lokasi terjadinya suatu tindakan.
In Taiwan, people eat mooncakes.
Di Taiwan, orang-orang makan kue bulan.
EN: In Japan, these special rice cakes are called 'mochi'. They are traditionally eaten during the New Year to bring good luck.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Food) with a description or definition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Food) dengan deskripsi atau definisinya.
Music is a fun hobby.
Musik adalah hobi yang menyenangkan.
EN: In many cultures, specific dishes are tied to holidays (like turkey for Thanksgiving or mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival), making food a key part of cultural identity.
EN: Use 'Every' followed by a singular noun to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to many things, the verb must be singular (e.g., 'has' instead of 'have').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Every' yang diikuti kata benda tunggal untuk membicarakan semua anggota dari suatu kelompok. Meskipun merujuk pada banyak objek, kata kerja yang digunakan harus berbentuk tunggal (misalnya: gunakan has, bukan have).
Every student has a book.
Setiap siswa memiliki sebuah buku.
EN: Food is a universal way to celebrate. Different cultures use specific ingredients to symbolize luck, prosperity, or remembrance during holidays.
EN: Use the base form of the verb (bring) when the subject is plural (Holidays). This is the Present Simple tense used for general truths.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk dasar kata kerja (bring) ketika subjeknya jamak (Holidays). Ini adalah Present Simple Tense yang digunakan untuk menyatakan fakta atau kebiasaan.
Music brings friends together.
Musik menyatukan teman-teman.
EN: In many cultures, holidays are not just about time off work, but are essential for maintaining family bonds and community connections through shared meals and traditions.
EN: Use 'with' to show who you are doing an activity with.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'with' untuk menunjukkan dengan siapa kamu melakukan suatu aktivitas.
I play with my friends.
Saya bermain dengan teman-teman saya.
EN: In many cultures, holidays are primarily family-oriented events where multiple generations gather to share a meal.
EN: Use 'and' to join two things together in a list.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menggabungkan dua hal dalam sebuah daftar.
I like apples and oranges.
Saya suka apel dan jeruk.
EN: In many cultures, sharing food and giving gifts are the most common ways to show love and strengthen community bonds during holidays.
EN: Use 'learn about' when you want to say you are getting information or knowledge about a specific topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'learn about' ketika kamu ingin mengatakan bahwa kamu mendapatkan informasi atau pengetahuan tentang topik tertentu.
I learn about animals in school.
Saya belajar tentang hewan di sekolah.
EN: In English-speaking countries, learning about other cultures is often encouraged in schools to promote diversity and understanding.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask about someone's preferences or personal information.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What is your...' untuk menanyakan preferensi atau informasi pribadi seseorang.
What is your favorite color?
Apa warna favoritmu?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about favorite holidays is a common 'icebreaker' or small talk topic to get to know someone's traditions.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Hari raya, hari libur
Dalam konteks: Merayakan
Dalam konteks: Tradisi
Dalam konteks: Beruntung, membawa keberuntungan
Dalam konteks: hadiah
Dalam konteks: penting
Dalam konteks: Budaya
Dalam konteks: Spesial, khusus
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
to gather or meet in one place
Berkumpul, bersatu
used to refer to two or more people being involved in a reciprocal action
satu sama lain
to present a present to someone
memberi hadiah
to gain knowledge or information about something
mempelajari, mengetahui tentang
A food item made from pounded or shaped rice, often with a chewy texture.
Kue beras / Penganan dari ketan