EN: The phrase 'make a move' is a common collocation meaning to take action or change position. In a professional context, it often refers to changing jobs or joining a new team.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'make a move' adalah kolokasi umum yang berarti mengambil tindakan atau mengubah posisi. Dalam konteks karier, frasa ini biasanya merujuk pada pindah pekerjaan atau bergabung dengan tim baru.
After five years at the company, she decided to make a move to a rival firm.
Setelah lima tahun di perusahaan, dia memutuskan untuk pindah ke perusahaan pesaing.
EN: Past Simple Tense: Used to describe completed actions at a specific time in the past (In 2015). The verb 'make' becomes 'made'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau sederhana: Digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang selesai pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu (tahun 2015). Kata kerja 'make' berubah menjadi 'made'.
The team won the championship in 2010.
Tim itu memenangkan kejuaraan pada tahun 2010.
EN: Tottenham Hotspur, commonly known as Spurs, is a top-tier English football club. Moving to the Premier League is considered a pinnacle for many footballers due to its global popularity and competitiveness.
EN: The passive structure 'become known for' is used to describe the reason or characteristic for which someone or something is famous. 'Become' acts as a linking verb showing a change in state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur pasif 'become known for' digunakan untuk menggambarkan alasan atau karakteristik mengapa seseorang atau sesuatu menjadi terkenal. 'become' di sini berfungsi sebagai kata kerja penghubung yang menunjukkan perubahan keadaan.
The city has become known for its beautiful architecture.
Kota ini terkenal karena arsitekturnya yang indah.
EN: Compound Noun Phrases: The sentence uses adjectives (incredible, lethal) to modify nouns (speed, left foot), creating descriptive phrases that provide specific details about the subject's abilities.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa nomina majemuk: Kalimat ini menggunakan kata sifat (incredible, lethal) untuk memodifikasi kata benda (speed, left foot), menciptakan frasa deskriptif yang memberikan detail spesifik tentang kemampuan subjek.
She has a powerful voice and great stage presence.
Dia memiliki suara yang kuat dan kehadiran panggung yang luar biasa.
EN: In football (soccer) culture, being 'lethal' with a specific foot is a high compliment, indicating a player's clinical finishing and scoring ability. Son Heung-min is particularly famous for being ambidextrous, meaning he can use both feet with equal precision, though his 'lethal left foot' is often highlighted as a key threat.
EN: The verb 'make' is used here as a causative verb with the structure 'make + object + complement'. In this case, the complement is a noun phrase ('one of the most dangerous attackers') that describes the state or identity of the object ('him').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'make' di sini digunakan sebagai kata kerja kausatif dengan struktur 'make + objek + komplemen'. Dalam kalimat ini, komplemennya adalah frasa nomina (salah satu penyerang paling berbahaya di dunia), yang menggambarkan identitas atau keadaan objek (dia).
Hard work made him a successful businessman.
Kerja keras membuatnya menjadi pengusaha yang sukses.
EN: The phrase 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to identify a specific person or thing as part of a top-tier group.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat 'one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata benda jamak' digunakan untuk mengklasifikasikan orang atau benda tertentu sebagai bagian dari kelompok teratas.
She is one of the most talented singers in the country.
Dia adalah salah satu penyanyi paling berbakat di negara ini.
EN: In professional football (soccer), being called 'dangerous' is a high compliment. It refers to a player's ability to create scoring opportunities and threaten the opponent's defense, rather than physical aggression.
EN: The verb 'adore' is often used with the preposition 'for' (adore someone for something) to indicate the reason or cause for the deep admiration.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'adore' (memuja/mencintai) sering digunakan dengan preposisi 'for' (adore someone for something), untuk menunjukkan alasan atau penyebab munculnya kekaguman yang mendalam ini.
The students adore their teacher for her patience and kindness.
Para siswa memujanya karena kesabaran dan kebaikan gurunya.
EN: Compound Adjectives: 'Ever-present' is a compound adjective formed by an adverb and a participle, used to describe something that is always there or seen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat majemuk: 'Ever-present' adalah kata sifat majemuk yang dibentuk oleh kata keterangan dan partisipel, digunakan untuk menggambarkan sesuatu yang selalu ada atau tampak jelas (konsisten).
The ever-present threat of rain ruined our picnic plans.
Ancaman hujan yang selalu ada merusak rencana piknik kami.
EN: In British English, 'pitch' is the standard term for a football (soccer) field. Son Heung-min is famous for his positive attitude, and his smile has become a key part of his public brand in the Premier League.
EN: The verb 'captain' is used here as a transitive verb meaning 'to lead a team as its captain'. It follows the structure: [Subject] + captained + [Team] + to + [Achievement].
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'captain' di sini digunakan sebagai kata kerja transitif yang berarti 'memimpin sebagai kapten'. Pola umumnya adalah: [subjek] + captained + [tim] + to + [prestasi/hasil].
She captained the national team to their first Olympic victory.
Dia memimpin tim nasional meraih kemenangan Olimpiade pertama mereka.
EN: Prepositional phrases of time and place: 'In 2018' (time) and 'at the Asian Games in Indonesia' (place) provide essential context. In English, specific locations (at the Games) usually precede general locations (in Indonesia).
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisional waktu dan tempat: 'In 2018' (waktu) dan 'at the Asian Games in Indonesia' (tempat) memberikan informasi latar yang diperlukan. Dalam bahasa Inggris, lokasi spesifik (di Asian Games) biasanya ditempatkan sebelum lokasi yang lebih luas (di Indonesia).
The conference was held at the Grand Hotel in Taipei last month.
Pertemuan itu diadakan bulan lalu di Grand Hotel Taipei.
EN: In South Korea, winning a gold medal at the Asian Games or any medal at the Olympics grants male athletes an exemption from the mandatory 18-21 months of military service. This was a pivotal moment for Son Heung-min's career, as it allowed him to continue playing in Europe without interruption.
EN: The verb 'earn' can be used as a ditransitive verb (S + V + IO + DO), meaning to get something for someone or result in someone receiving something because of their actions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'earn' dapat digunakan sebagai kata kerja dwitransitif (subjek + kata kerja + objek tidak langsung + objek langsung), yang berarti tindakan seseorang menyebabkan dia mendapatkan sesuatu atau menghasilkan suatu hasil.
Her hard work earned her a promotion.
Usahanya membuatnya mendapatkan promosi.
EN: The preposition 'from' is used after 'exemption' to indicate the thing or requirement that one is released from.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'from' digunakan setelah kata benda 'exemption' (pembebasan) untuk menunjukkan tanggung jawab atau persyaratan yang dibebaskan.
He was granted exemption from the final exam.
Dia diizinkan untuk dibebaskan dari ujian akhir.
EN: In South Korea, military service is mandatory for all able-bodied men. However, athletes who win a gold medal at the Asian Games or any medal at the Olympics can receive an exemption, which is a significant motivation for Korean athletes.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (knowing...) acts as an adverbial clause of reason or simultaneous action, modifying the main clause to explain why the nation held its breath.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa partisipel present (knowing...) di sini berfungsi sebagai klausa keterangan yang memodifikasi klausa utama, untuk menjelaskan alasan atau menggambarkan tindakan yang menyertai, menjelaskan mengapa seluruh negeri menahan napas.
She walked out of the room, smiling at her friends.
Dia keluar dari kamar sambil tersenyum kepada teman-temannya.
EN: The idiom 'at stake' means to be at risk or in a position where it can be won or lost, often used to describe a critical situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Idiom 'at stake' berarti 'dalam bahaya' atau 'dipertaruhkan', sering digunakan untuk menggambarkan situasi di mana sesuatu sedang berada pada momen kritis untuk menang atau kalah, atau untuk bertahan atau tidak.
Thousands of jobs are at stake if the company goes bankrupt.
Jika perusahaan bangkrut, ribuan lapangan kerja akan terancam.
EN: In South Korea, mandatory military service is a significant obligation for men. For elite athletes like Son Heung-min, winning a gold medal at the Asian Games or any medal at the Olympics is the only way to receive an exemption, which is crucial for maintaining a professional career in Europe.
EN: The correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...' is used to connect two related ideas, emphasizing that both are true. It requires parallel structure, meaning the words following each part should be of the same grammatical category (in this case, both are noun phrases).
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi korelatif 'not only... but also...' (tidak hanya... tetapi juga...) digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua gagasan yang terkait, menekankan bahwa keduanya adalah fakta. Struktur ini menuntut 'struktur paralel', yaitu bagian setelah kedua frasa harus memiliki sifat tata bahasa yang sama (dalam kalimat ini, keduanya adalah frasa nomina).
The training program improved not only his physical strength but also his mental resilience.
Program pelatihan ini tidak hanya meningkatkan kekuatan fisiknya, tetapi juga ketangguhan mentalnya.
EN: The verb 'secure' in this context means to guarantee or make certain that something will happen or be protected, often used in professional or legal contexts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'secure' dalam konteks ini berarti 'memastikan' atau 'mendapatkan', merujuk pada menjamin bahwa sesuatu akan terjadi atau dilindungi, sering digunakan dalam konteks karier atau hukum.
Her hard work helped her secure a promotion at the company.
Kerja kerasnya membantunya mendapatkan promosi di perusahaannya.
EN: In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to perform about two years of military service. However, athletes who win a gold medal at the Asian Games or any medal at the Olympics are granted an exemption, which is crucial for professional athletes whose peak years are limited.
EN: Appositive (同位語): A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a historic achievement' describes the entire preceding event of winning the Golden Boot.
Bahasa Indonesia: Aposisi adalah kata benda atau frasa kata benda yang diletakkan di samping kata benda lain untuk menamai ulang atau menjelaskannya lebih lanjut. Dalam kalimat ini, 'a historic achievement' menjelaskan seluruh peristiwa memenangkan Sepatu Emas sebelumnya.
The movie won an Oscar, a prestigious award in the film industry.
Film ini memenangkan Oscar, sebuah penghargaan bergengsi di dunia perfilman.
EN: Past Tense (過去式): Used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past (in this case, 2022).
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu (dalam kalimat ini, tahun 2022).
She graduated from university in 2018.
Dia lulus dari universitas pada tahun 2018.
EN: The Premier League Golden Boot is awarded to the leading goalscorer in the English Premier League. Son Heung-min's win in 2022 was particularly significant as he was the first Asian player to ever receive this honor, symbolizing a major breakthrough for Asian athletes in European football.
EN: The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a resultative modifier. It follows the main clause to describe a result or a simultaneous action that occurs as a consequence of the main verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa partisipel present (V-ing) di sini digunakan sebagai keterangan hasil. Frasa ini mengikuti klausa utama untuk menggambarkan hasil yang dihasilkan oleh tindakan klausa utama atau tindakan penyerta yang terjadi bersamaan.
The storm hit the city, causing widespread power outages.
Badai melanda kota itu, menyebabkan pemadaman listrik secara besar-besaran.
EN: The use of 'the first + noun + to-infinitive' is a common structure to identify someone's unique achievement or position in a sequence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'the first + kata benda + infinitif (to V)' adalah struktur umum untuk mengidentifikasi pencapaian atau posisi unik seseorang dalam suatu urutan.
She was the first person to arrive at the party.
Dia adalah orang pertama yang tiba di pesta.
EN: The 'Golden Boot' is a prestigious award in European football given to the leading goalscorer. For an Asian player to win this in the English Premier League was a landmark moment, as European leagues have historically been dominated by European and South American talent.
EN: Compound Predicate: This sentence uses a compound predicate where two verbs ('watched' and 'cried') share the same subject ('His father'), connected by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Predikat majemuk: Kalimat ini menggunakan predikat majemuk di mana dua kata kerja (watched dan cried) berbagi subjek yang sama (His father) dan dihubungkan oleh konjungsi koordinatif 'and'.
She finished her homework and went to bed.
Dia menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahnya dan pergi tidur.
EN: Prepositional Phrases for Setting: The phrases 'on television' (medium) and 'in Korea' (location) provide specific context. In English, we typically place the medium/method before the larger geographical location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisional untuk latar: Frasa 'on television' (media) dan 'in Korea' (tempat) memberikan konteks spesifik. Dalam bahasa Inggris, kita biasanya menempatkan media/cara sebelum lokasi geografis yang lebih besar.
They heard the news on the radio in London.
Mereka mendengar berita itu melalui radio di London.
EN: In many East Asian cultures, including Korea, a father's public display of emotion (like crying) is often seen as a profound sign of pride and breaking of traditional stoicism, highlighting the magnitude of Son's achievement.
EN: The verb 'cement' is used metaphorically here. While its literal meaning refers to the building material, in a figurative sense, it means to make a relationship, idea, or position stronger and more permanent.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'cement' di sini digunakan secara metaforis. Meskipun makna harfiahnya merujuk pada bahan bangunan 'semen', dalam makna metaforis, kata ini berarti membuat hubungan, ide, atau status menjadi lebih kuat dan bertahan lama.
The successful merger cemented the company's reputation as a market leader.
Penggabungan yang sukses ini memperkuat reputasi perusahaan sebagai pemimpin pasar.
EN: The preposition 'among' is used when referring to being in the middle of or included in a group of three or more people or things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'among' digunakan ketika merujuk pada berada di tengah-tengah atau termasuk dalam kelompok yang terdiri dari tiga orang atau lebih atau benda.
She felt comfortable being among her closest friends.
Di antara kelompok teman terdekatnya, dia merasa nyaman.
EN: The term 'elite' in sports refers to the highest level of professional achievement. For Son Heung-min, being an 'elite footballer' is particularly significant as he is often cited as a trailblazer for Asian athletes in European leagues, breaking stereotypes about Asian players' physical and technical capabilities.
EN: The correlative conjunction 'not just... but also...' (similar to 'not only... but also...') is used to connect two related pieces of information, emphasizing that both are true. It requires parallel structure, meaning the grammatical forms following both parts should match.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi korelatif 'not just... but also...' (mirip dengan not only... but also...) digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua informasi yang terkait, menekankan bahwa keduanya adalah fakta. Ini membutuhkan 'struktur paralel', yaitu bentuk tata bahasa setelah kedua frasa harus konsisten.
She is famous not just for her singing but also for her acting skills.
Dia terkenal tidak hanya karena suaranya, tetapi juga karena aktingnya.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used here ('is loved') because the subject (Son) is the receiver of the action. This structure focuses on the person being affected rather than who is performing the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat pasif (kata kerja be + partisipel lampau) digunakan di sini ('is loved') karena subjek (Son Heung-min) adalah penerima tindakan. Struktur ini menempatkan fokus pada orang yang terpengaruh, bukan pada orang yang melakukan tindakan.
The traditional festival is celebrated by people all over the country.
Orang-orang di seluruh negeri merayakan festival tradisional ini.
EN: In East Asian cultures, especially in South Korea, humility and respect for elders and opponents are highly valued traits. Despite being a global superstar, Son Heung-min's adherence to these traditional values (like bowing) has made him a role model and contributed significantly to his immense popularity both at home and abroad.
EN: Parallel Structure: When listing multiple actions performed by the same subject, the verbs must maintain the same tense and form. Here, 'bows', 'thanks', and 'wears' are all in the Present Simple tense for the third-person singular.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur paralel: Ketika menyebutkan beberapa tindakan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sama, kata kerja harus mempertahankan bentuk dan waktu yang sama. Di sini, 'bows', 'thanks', dan 'wears' semuanya menggunakan bentuk orang ketiga tunggal dari simple present.
She plays the piano, sings beautifully, and writes her own songs.
Dia bermain piano, bernyanyi dengan indah, dan menulis lagunya sendiri.
EN: Adverbs of Frequency: Words like 'often' and 'always' describe how frequently an action occurs. In a sentence, they are typically placed before the main verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata keterangan frekuensi: Kata-kata seperti 'often' (sering) dan 'always' (selalu) digunakan untuk menggambarkan seberapa sering suatu tindakan terjadi. Dalam kalimat, kata-kata ini biasanya ditempatkan sebelum kata kerja utama.
He always arrives on time for meetings.
Dia selalu tiba tepat waktu untuk menghadiri rapat.
EN: In many East Asian cultures, including South Korea, bowing is a fundamental sign of respect, gratitude, and humility. Son Heung-min's habit of bowing to fans reflects his cultural upbringing and his 'humble' personality mentioned in the text.
EN: Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'showing...' acts as a participle phrase that provides additional information or describes the result of the main action. It functions like a shortened relative clause or a simultaneous action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa partisipel present (V-ing): 'showing...' di sini berfungsi sebagai frasa partisipel yang digunakan untuk menjelaskan hasil atau keadaan yang menyertai tindakan klausa utama. Ini mirip dengan klausa relatif yang disederhanakan atau menunjukkan tindakan yang terjadi bersamaan.
She walked out of the room, closing the door quietly.
Dia keluar dari kamar dan menutup pintu dengan pelan.
EN: Commitment to + Gerund (V-ing): The word 'to' in 'commitment to' is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. Therefore, it must be followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing form).
Bahasa Indonesia: Komitmen terhadap + Gerund (V-ing): Kata 'to' dalam 'commitment to' adalah preposisi, bukan penanda infinitif, oleh karena itu harus diikuti oleh kata benda atau gerund (V-ing).
His commitment to helping the poor is well-known.
Komitmennya untuk membantu orang miskin sudah dikenal luas.
EN: In South Korean culture, successful public figures are often expected to demonstrate 'noblesse oblige' by giving back to society. Son Heung-min's charitable acts, especially towards children, significantly enhance his image as a national hero and role model.
EN: The phrase 'Even with' is used as a prepositional phrase to express concession, similar to 'despite' or 'in spite of'. It highlights a surprising contrast between a condition and the resulting situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'Even with' digunakan sebagai frasa preposisional untuk menyatakan konsesi, mirip dengan 'despite' atau 'in spite of'. Frasa ini menekankan kontras yang mengejutkan antara suatu situasi dan hasilnya.
Even with the heavy rain, the team continued their practice.
Meskipun hujan deras, tim tetap melanjutkan latihan.
EN: The present participle phrase 'pushing him...' functions as a resultative or circumstantial clause, describing an action that happens simultaneously with or as a result of the main verb 'believes'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa partisipel present 'pushing him...' di sini berfungsi sebagai keterangan penyerta atau keterangan hasil, menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi bersamaan dengan atau dihasilkan oleh kata kerja utama 'believes'.
She smiled at the audience, feeling proud of her performance.
Dia tersenyum kepada penonton, bangga dengan penampilannya.
EN: This sentence reflects a common East Asian parenting philosophy, often influenced by Confucianism, which emphasizes humility and constant self-improvement (Kaizen) regardless of one's current achievements. Son Heung-min's father, Son Woong-jung, is famous for his strict training and for keeping his son grounded.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: signifikan, penting
Dalam konteks: konsisten, stabil
Dalam konteks: pembebasan, pengecualian
Dalam konteks: wajib, bersifat memaksa
Dalam konteks: pencapaian, prestasi
Dalam konteks: hambatan, rintangan
Dalam konteks: memperkuat, mengukuhkan (posisi atau hubungan)
Dalam konteks: elit, yang terbaik
Dalam konteks: rendah hati, bersahaja
Dalam konteks: komitmen, dedikasi, pengabdian
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To wait anxiously or excitedly for something to happen.
Menahan napas, menunggu dengan tegang
In a position to be lost or gained; at risk.
Dipertaruhkan, menjadi penentu hidup mati
To provide help or money to people or organizations that have helped you or who are in need.
Memberi kembali (kepada masyarakat)
Crying because of extreme happiness.
Air mata bahagia
A transfer of a professional athlete from one club to another.
Transfer (atlet profesional)
The field of play for sports like football (soccer), rugby, or cricket.
Lapangan sepak bola; arena pertandingan
An award given to the top goalscorer in a football league or tournament.
Sepatu Emas
To make a relationship, idea, or position firm and strong.
Memperkuat; memantapkan (posisi)
Points scored by putting the ball into the net in sports like football.
Gol; skor