EN: Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle): Used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. In this sentence, 'had founded' happened before 'fired'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle): Digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum tindakan lain di masa lampau. Dalam kalimat ini, "mendirikan perusahaan" terjadi sebelum "dipecat".
She had finished her homework before she went out to play.
Dia telah menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahnya sebelum pergi bermain.
EN: Subordinating Conjunction 'After': Used to introduce a dependent clause that indicates the sequence of events. It connects the earlier event to the main event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi subordinatif 'After': Digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa dependen yang menunjukkan urutan kejadian. Konjungsi ini menghubungkan peristiwa yang terjadi lebih awal dengan peristiwa utama.
After the rain stopped, we went for a walk.
EN: The 'garage' is a powerful symbol in American business culture, representing the humble beginnings of iconic tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon. It emphasizes the 'American Dream' where innovation can start anywhere.
EN: The Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle) is used to describe an action that was completed before another action or point in time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum tindakan atau titik waktu lain di masa lampau.
She realized she had lost her keys after she reached home.
Dia baru menyadari bahwa dia kehilangan kuncinya setelah dia sampai di rumah.
EN: The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause of reason, explaining the cause of the situation described in the main clause.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi 'because' memperkenalkan klausa alasan, yang menjelaskan mengapa situasi dalam klausa utama terjadi.
The match was canceled because it rained heavily.
Pertandingan dibatalkan karena hujan turun sangat deras.
EN: This sentence refers to Steve Jobs being fired from Apple, the company he co-founded. In Western business culture, it is a famous example of how a major setback can lead to future innovation and personal growth.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used to emphasize the person or thing that experiences an action rather than the person or thing that performs the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat pasif (be + past participle): Digunakan untuk menekankan penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku tindakan. Dalam kalimat ini, "perasaan berat" digantikan oleh "perasaan ringan".
The old building was replaced by a modern shopping mall.
Bangunan tua itu digantikan oleh pusat perbelanjaan modern.
EN: Gerunds as Objects of Prepositions: The word 'being' is a gerund (verb + -ing acting as a noun) used after the preposition 'of' to describe a state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gerund sebagai objek preposisi: Kata 'being' adalah gerund (kata kerja + -ing yang berfungsi sebagai kata benda), yang mengikuti preposisi 'of' untuk menggambarkan suatu keadaan.
She enjoys the feeling of being independent.
Dia menikmati perasaan mandiri dan merdeka ini.
EN: This quote is from Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech. It reflects a Zen-like philosophy (Shoshin or 'Beginner's Mind') where losing everything can be a liberating experience that fosters creativity by removing the fear of maintaining success.
EN: The verb 'allow' is commonly used in the pattern 'allow someone to do something', which means to give permission or make it possible for someone to perform an action.
The scholarship allowed her to study abroad.
Beasiswa ini memungkinkannya untuk belajar di luar negeri.
EN: The phrase 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to identify a specific item that belongs to a group of extreme examples.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata benda jamak" digunakan untuk merujuk pada satu item tertentu yang termasuk dalam kelompok ekstrem.
This is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Ini adalah salah satu kota terindah di dunia.
EN: This sentence refers to Steve Jobs' perspective on his firing from Apple. In American entrepreneurial culture, failure or being fired is often reframed as a 'blessing in disguise' or a chance for a 'fresh start,' emphasizing resilience and the value of a 'beginner's mind.'
EN: The past participle 'called' is used here as a reduced relative clause (which was called), acting as an adjective to modify the noun 'company'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Partisipel lampau "called" digunakan di sini sebagai klausa relatif yang diringkas (yaitu which was called), yang berfungsi sebagai kata sifat untuk memodifikasi kata benda "company" (perusahaan).
She lives in a small town called Riverside.
Dia tinggal di sebuah kota kecil bernama Riverside.
EN: The relative pronoun 'who' introduces a defining relative clause to provide essential information about the noun 'the woman'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata ganti relatif 'who' memperkenalkan klausa relatif restriktif untuk memberikan informasi penting tentang kata benda "the woman" (wanita itu).
He is the teacher who inspired me to study art.
Dialah guru yang menginspirasi saya untuk belajar seni.
EN: This sentence refers to a pivotal period in Steve Jobs' life after being ousted from Apple. NeXT was the computer company he founded, which eventually led to his return to Apple when they acquired it. Laurene Powell Jobs became a significant figure in philanthropy and business.
EN: The conjunction 'After' is used to introduce a subordinate clause that indicates the sequence of events. In this sentence, it shows that the creation of the film happened before the purchase of the company.
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi 'After' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa dependen yang menunjukkan urutan kejadian. Dalam kalimat ini, konjungsi ini menunjukkan bahwa pembuatan film terjadi sebelum akuisisi perusahaan.
After the meeting ended, we went out for dinner.
Setelah rapat selesai, kami pergi makan malam.
EN: Compound Predicate: A single subject ('Apple') performs two actions ('purchased' and 'brought back') connected by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Predikat majemuk: Satu subjek tunggal (perusahaan Apple) melakukan dua tindakan ("membeli" dan "mempekerjakan kembali") yang dihubungkan oleh konjungsi koordinatif "and".
She opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk.
EN: This sentence refers to a pivotal moment in tech history when Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997. Apple's acquisition of NeXT (his 'other company') led to his return, while his success at Pixar had already proven his creative leadership.
EN: The use of 'to + infinitive' (to remind) functions as an adverbial of purpose, explaining 'why' the subject performed the action of looking in the mirror.
Bahasa Indonesia: Penggunaan "to + infinitive" (to remind) berfungsi sebagai keterangan tujuan, untuk menjelaskan mengapa subjek melakukan tindakan "bercermin".
She saved money to buy a new car.
Dia menabung untuk membeli mobil baru.
EN: The phrase 'in a row' is an idiomatic expression used to describe things happening one after another without interruption.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "in a row" adalah ungkapan idiomatik yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan hal-hal yang terjadi secara berurutan tanpa henti, yang berarti "berturut-turut".
It rained for three days in a row.
Hujan turun selama tiga hari berturut-turut.
EN: This sentence reflects a famous philosophy of Steve Jobs, emphasizing self-reflection and the courage to make changes when one is no longer satisfied with their daily life. It highlights the importance of personal agency.
EN: Second Conditional: Used to talk about hypothetical or imaginary situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + subject + past simple (were), subject + would + verb'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Conditional tipe kedua (berlawanan dengan kenyataan saat ini): Digunakan untuk menggambarkan situasi hipotetis atau imajiner di masa sekarang atau masa depan. Strukturnya adalah "If + subjek + kata kerja bentuk lampau (be menggunakan were), subjek + would + kata kerja dasar".
If I were a bird, I would fly to you.
Jika aku seekor burung, aku akan terbang kepadamu.
EN: Be about to: A fixed expression used to describe an action that will happen very soon in the immediate future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Be about to: Ungkapan tetap yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang akan terjadi dalam waktu yang sangat dekat.
The movie is about to start, so please sit down.
Filmnya akan segera dimulai, jadi silakan duduk.
EN: This quote is from Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech. It reflects a Zen-like focus on mortality as a tool to prioritize what truly matters in life, a philosophy that influenced his leadership at Apple.
EN: The verb 'diagnose' is commonly used with the pattern 'diagnose someone with something' to indicate the identification of a specific medical condition or illness.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'diagnose' (mendiagnosis) biasanya digunakan dengan pola 'diagnose someone with something', yang digunakan untuk menyatakan bahwa seseorang didiagnosis menderita penyakit atau kondisi medis tertentu.
The specialist diagnosed her with a rare skin condition.
Para ahli mendiagnosisnya menderita penyakit kulit yang langka.
EN: Reported speech with 'warned that': When reporting a warning, the conjunction 'that' introduces a subordinate clause. Since the main verb 'warned' is in the past tense, the verb in the clause shifts to the past tense ('had') to maintain backshift consistency.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat tidak langsung dengan 'warned that': Saat melaporkan peringatan, konjungsi 'that' memperkenalkan klausa. Karena kata kerja utama 'warned' berbentuk lampau, kata kerja dalam klausa juga harus diubah menjadi bentuk lampau (had) untuk menjaga konsistensi tenses (backshifting).
The teacher warned that the exam would be difficult.
Guru memperingatkan bahwa ujian akan sangat sulit.
EN: In Western medical contexts, doctors are often direct about a prognosis, even when it is terminal. This reflects a cultural emphasis on patient autonomy and the right to know one's medical status to make personal arrangements.
EN: The sentence uses a relative clause starting with 'that' to provide more information about the noun 'cancer'. This is a defining relative clause, which identifies exactly what kind of cancer is being discussed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan klausa relatif yang diawali dengan 'that' untuk memberikan informasi lebih lanjut tentang kata benda 'cancer' (kanker). Ini adalah penggunaan restriktif, yang digunakan untuk menjelaskan secara spesifik jenis kanker apa.
He found a solution that could solve the problem quickly.
Dia menemukan solusi yang dapat menyelesaikan masalah dengan cepat.
EN: The passive voice 'could be cured' is used to focus on the person or thing receiving the action (the cancer) rather than the person performing the surgery.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat pasif 'could be cured' (dapat disembuhkan) digunakan untuk memfokuskan perhatian pada penerima tindakan (kanker), bukan pada orang yang melakukan operasi.
The broken window could be repaired by a professional.
Jendela yang pecah ini dapat diperbaiki oleh tenaga profesional.
EN: The structure 'describe A as B' is used to define or characterize something in a specific way. 'As' functions as a preposition here.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur "describe A as B" (menggambarkan A sebagai B) digunakan untuk mendefinisikan atau mengkarakterisasi sesuatu dengan cara tertentu. Di sini, "as" digunakan sebagai preposisi.
She described the experience as a turning point in her career.
Dia menggambarkan pengalaman itu sebagai titik balik dalam kariernya.
EN: A relative clause starting with 'that' is used to provide essential information about the preceding noun (the antecedent). In this sentence, 'that requires...' modifies 'a change agent'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa relatif yang diawali dengan 'that' digunakan untuk memberikan informasi penting tentang anteseden (kata benda sebelumnya). Dalam kalimat ini, "that requires..." memodifikasi "a change agent" (agen perubahan).
He has a vision that inspires everyone in the team.
Dia memiliki visi yang dapat menginspirasi setiap orang dalam tim.
EN: This sentence reflects Steve Jobs' philosophical view on mortality, which he famously shared in his 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech. He viewed death not as a tragedy, but as a necessary tool for clearing out the old to make way for the new.
EN: The verb 'waste' is followed by an object (time/money) and then a present participle (V-ing) to describe the activity on which the resource is spent.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'waste' (menyia-nyiakan) diikuti oleh objek (waktu/uang) dan kemudian present participle (V-ing), untuk menggambarkan aktivitas yang dilakukan.
Don't waste your weekend worrying about work.
Jangan buang akhir pekanmu untuk mengkhawatirkan pekerjaan.
EN: The imperative mood is used to give commands or advice. 'Stay' followed by an adjective means to remain in a certain state or condition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Mood imperatif digunakan untuk memberikan perintah atau saran. 'Stay' diikuti oleh kata sifat, yang berarti mempertahankan keadaan atau kondisi tertentu.
Stay calm and focused during the exam.
Tetap tenang dan fokus selama ujian.
EN: This is one of Steve Jobs' most famous quotes from his 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech. 'Stay hungry' implies never being satisfied and always pushing for more, while 'Stay foolish' encourages taking risks that others might think are unwise.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: mendirikan, mendirikan (perusahaan atau organisasi)
Dalam konteks: sangat mengejutkan dan memilukan
Dalam konteks: luar biasa, hebat, patut diperhatikan
Dalam konteks: mendiagnosis (penyakit)
Dalam konteks: tumor
Dalam konteks: tujuan akhir, tempat tujuan
Dalam konteks: intuisi
Dalam konteks: terbatas
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
One after another without a break; consecutively.
Berturut-turut, tanpa henti
Created or produced using computer graphics software to create moving images.
Animasi komputer
To maintain a strong desire to achieve more and never be satisfied with current success.
Tetap lapar, tidak pernah puas
To be willing to take risks and try things that others might think are unrealistic or silly.
Tetap bodoh, berani mengambil risiko