EN: Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things. They always start with a capital letter.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata benda khusus (proper noun) digunakan untuk nama orang, tempat, atau benda tertentu. Kata-kata ini selalu diawali dengan huruf kapital.
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
EN: Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists in history. In English, his name is often used as a synonym for 'genius'.
EN: Nouns can be followed by a letter or number to label a specific item in a series.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata benda dapat diikuti oleh huruf atau angka untuk menandai item tertentu dalam suatu urutan.
Please open your book to Page 5.
Buka buku kalian ke halaman 5.
EN: In English textbooks and exams, sections are often labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to organize information clearly.
EN: Use 'be going to' + 'verb' to talk about plans or things that will happen soon.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be going to' + 'verb' untuk membicarakan rencana atau hal-hal yang akan segera terjadi.
I am going to watch a movie tonight.
Saya berencana untuk pergi menonton film malam ini.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, teachers often use 'We're going to...' to introduce the lesson's topic and set expectations for the day.
EN: Use 'this' + [day of the week] to talk about the upcoming day in the current week.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'this' + [nama hari] untuk membicarakan hari mendatang pada minggu ini.
The party is this Friday.
Pesta itu diadakan pada hari Jumat ini.
EN: In English, days of the week are always capitalized (e.g., Saturday, not saturday).
EN: Use 'Who is...' to ask about the identity of a person. In questions, the question word 'Who' comes at the beginning.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Who is...' untuk menanyakan identitas seseorang. Dalam kalimat tanya, kata tanya 'Who' diletakkan di awal kalimat.
Who is your teacher?
Siapa gurumu?
EN: In English, when guessing someone's identity from a description or when someone knocks on a door, we use 'it' instead of 'he' or 'she' because the identity is not yet confirmed.
EN: The structure 'Try and + verb' is commonly used in spoken English instead of 'Try to + verb' to mean attempting to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris lisan, kita sering menggunakan 'Try and + verb' daripada 'Try to + verb' untuk menyampaikan arti "mencoba melakukan sesuatu".
Try and finish your homework.
Cobalah untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahmu.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Try and' sounds more natural and less formal than 'Try to'. It is very common in games and riddles.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come up with' means to think of an idea, a plan, or an answer.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kata kerja (phrasal verb) 'come up with' berarti menemukan atau memikirkan sebuah ide, rencana, atau jawaban.
She came up with a great idea for the party.
Dia menemukan ide yang bagus untuk pesta itu.
EN: E=mc² is widely considered the most famous equation in history, representing mass-energy equivalence. In English, 'squared' is used to express a number multiplied by itself (power of 2).
EN: In spoken English, a person's name can be used as a complete sentence to answer a question or identify someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam Bahasa Inggris lisan, nama seseorang bisa digunakan sebagai satu kalimat utuh untuk menjawab pertanyaan atau mengidentifikasi seseorang.
Who is your teacher? Mr. Smith.
Siapa gurumu? Pak Smith.
EN: Albert Einstein is a global icon of intelligence. In English, calling someone an 'Einstein' can be a compliment for being smart, or sarcastic if they do something silly.
EN: Use 'the most' followed by an adjective to describe something that has the highest degree of a quality (Superlative).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'the most' di depan kata sifat untuk menunjukkan arti "paling...", yang dikenal sebagai bentuk superlatif (superlative).
This is the most beautiful flower in the garden.
Ini adalah bunga terindah di taman.
EN: The equation E=mc² is globally recognized as a symbol of scientific genius, even by people who do not understand physics. It represents Einstein's massive impact on modern science.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a surprising difference.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'but' untuk menghubungkan dua kalimat yang menunjukkan kontras atau perbedaan yang mengejutkan.
I am tired, but I am happy.
Saya sangat lelah, tetapi saya bahagia.
EN: In academic or scientific contexts, it is common and humble to admit you don't fully understand a complex theory like Einstein's, while still acknowledging its significance.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a person's identity or profession in the past. It is the past tense of 'is'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'was' untuk menjelaskan identitas atau pekerjaan seseorang di masa lalu. Kata ini merupakan bentuk masa lalu (past tense) dari 'is'.
She was a famous singer.
Dia dulunya adalah seorang penyanyi terkenal.
EN: Albert Einstein is globally recognized as the archetype of a 'genius'. In English, calling someone an 'Einstein' can be a compliment for being smart, or sometimes sarcastic if they do something silly.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences with opposite or contrasting ideas.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'but' untuk menghubungkan dua kalimat yang memiliki ide berlawanan atau kontras.
It is raining, but I want to go out.
Hari sedang hujan, tetapi saya ingin keluar.
EN: Albert Einstein is a global icon of intelligence. Even decades after his death, his name is synonymous with 'genius' in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'do work with' to describe the subject or topic someone is studying or researching.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'do work with' untuk menjelaskan subjek atau bidang akademis yang sedang dipelajari atau diteliti seseorang.
She does a lot of work with children.
Dia telah melakukan banyak penelitian tentang anak-anak.
EN: Einstein's work on light (the photoelectric effect) actually won him the Nobel Prize, even though he is more famous for E=mc².
EN: Nouns can be used as labels or titles to organize information into sections.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata benda dapat digunakan sebagai label atau judul untuk mengorganisasi informasi ke dalam beberapa bagian.
Chapter 1
Bab 1
EN: In English learning materials, letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) are commonly used to label different parts of a lesson.
EN: The word 'read' looks the same in the present and past tense, but the pronunciation changes. In this sentence, it is past tense (pronounced like the color 'red') because the person already finished reading the story.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'read' memiliki bentuk ejaan yang sama untuk bentuk masa kini (present tense) dan masa lalu (past tense), tetapi pengucapannya berbeda. Pada kalimat ini, bentuk yang digunakan adalah past tense (diucapkan sama seperti warna 'red') karena pembicara sudah selesai membaca cerita tersebut.
I read a book last night.
Saya membaca sebuah buku semalam.
EN: In English conversation, starting a sentence with 'I read a story...' or 'I heard that...' is a common way to introduce a new topic or share an interesting fact about someone famous.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or request. It starts with a base verb and doesn't need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ini adalah kalimat perintah (imperative sentence) yang digunakan untuk memberikan perintah atau permintaan. Kalimat ini dimulai dengan kata kerja dasar dan tidak memerlukan subjek seperti 'you'.
Show me.
Tunjukkan padaku.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Tell me' is a friendly way to show curiosity. Adding 'please' at the end makes it more polite in formal situations.
EN: Use 'When' at the start of a sentence to talk about a specific time or age when something happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'When' di awal kalimat untuk membicarakan waktu atau usia tertentu di masa lalu saat sesuatu terjadi.
When I was five, I started school.
Saat berusia lima tahun, saya mulai bersekolah.
EN: In English, 'baby sister' specifically refers to a younger sister. It is a common way to introduce siblings in a family context.
EN: To ask a question about the past using 'be' verbs (was/were), we move the verb to the front of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengajukan pertanyaan tentang masa lalu menggunakan kata kerja 'be' (was/were), pindahkan kata kerja tersebut ke paling awal kalimat.
Was she tired after work?
Apakah dia lelah setelah bekerja?
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to talk about desires or intentions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'want to' yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengungkapkan keinginan atau niat.
Do you want to eat lunch now?
Apakah kamu ingin makan siang sekarang?
EN: In English, direct speech is often introduced by a comma after the reporting verb (like 'asked') followed by quotation marks.
EN: Use 'said' to report what someone spoke in the past. It is the past tense of 'say'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'said' untuk menyampaikan kembali apa yang telah diucapkan seseorang di masa lalu. Kata ini merupakan bentuk past tense dari 'say'.
She said, hello.
Dia berkata, halo.
EN: In English storytelling, using 'said' is the most common way to report speech. It is simple and keeps the focus on the dialogue.
EN: Use 'where are' to ask about the location of more than one thing (plural).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'where are' untuk menanyakan lokasi lebih dari satu orang atau benda (jamak).
Where are my keys?
Di mana kunci-kunciku?
EN: This sentence highlights Einstein's logical but childlike perspective. As a toddler, he expected a 'new arrival' to be a toy with wheels, showing his early scientific mind trying to categorize objects.
EN: Use 'That is' (That's) to react to a story or information someone just told you.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'That is' (disingkat 'That's') untuk memberikan respons terhadap cerita atau informasi yang baru saja disampaikan seseorang.
That's cool!
Itu keren sekali!
EN: In English, 'funny' can mean both 'humorous' (makes you laugh) and 'strange' (weird). In this context, it means humorous.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a person's personality or state in the past. It is the past tense of 'is'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'was' untuk menggambarkan kepribadian atau keadaan seseorang di masa lalu. Kata ini merupakan bentuk past tense dari 'is'.
She was a kind teacher.
Dia dulunya adalah seorang guru yang baik hati.
EN: In English, 'funny' can mean both 'humorous' (makes you laugh) and 'strange' (weird). In this context about Einstein, it means he had a good sense of humor.
EN: Use 'liked to' followed by a base verb to talk about past habits or things someone enjoyed doing in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'liked to' yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan kebiasaan atau hal-hal yang suka dilakukan di masa lalu.
She liked to play the piano every night.
Dia dulu suka bermain piano setiap malam.
EN: The photo of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. It was taken on his 72nd birthday and shows his playful personality, challenging the stereotype of the 'serious scientist'.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use 'doing' after a person to describe the action they are performing in a photo or situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'There is' untuk menyatakan keberadaan sesuatu. Gunakan 'doing' setelah nama orang atau kata ganti untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang dilakukan orang tersebut dalam foto atau situasi tertentu.
There is a picture of my cat sleeping.
Ada foto kucing saya sedang tidur.
EN: The 'famous photo' refers to a real 1951 photograph of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue at photographers. It became an iconic image representing his playful personality.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: dikenal luas, terkenal
Dalam konteks: persamaan, rumus
Dalam konteks: memahami, mengerti
Dalam konteks: penting
Dalam konteks: ilmuwan
Dalam konteks: energi
Dalam konteks: lucu, menggelikan
Dalam konteks: roda
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
Memikirkan, mengusulkan (ide, rencana, dll.)
to push something forward or out
Menjulurkan, menonjol
for pleasure; not for a serious reason
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