EN: The past simple tense 'did' is used to describe a completed action in the past. It is the past form of the verb 'do'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bentuk lampau sederhana "did" digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu. Ini adalah bentuk lampau dari kata kerja "do".
She did her homework yesterday.
Dia mengerjakan pekerjaan rumahnya kemarin.
EN: In Western countries like Australia, 'taste tests' are common ways for food critics to evaluate supermarket products to help consumers make better choices.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "want" (ingin) diikuti oleh "to" dan bentuk dasar kata kerja lain (infinitif), digunakan untuk mengekspresikan keinginan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
She wants to buy a new car.
Dia ingin membeli mobil baru.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like Australia and the UK, 'tinned' is the common word for food in a metal container. In American English, people usually say 'canned'.
EN: Use 'more than' before a number to show that the amount is higher than that number.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "more than" sebelum angka untuk menunjukkan bahwa jumlahnya lebih tinggi atau lebih dari angka tersebut.
I have more than five pens.
Saya punya lebih dari lima pena.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about habits or things that happen regularly.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan tense "Present Simple" untuk membicarakan kebiasaan atau hal-hal yang terjadi secara teratur.
I drink coffee every morning.
Saya minum kopi setiap pagi.
EN: In many Western countries, tinned tomatoes are a pantry staple because they are affordable and can be stored for a long time, making them essential for everyday home cooking like pasta sauces.
EN: The past simple tense of 'do' is 'did'. It is used here to describe a completed action in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau sederhana dari kata kerja 'do' adalah 'did'. Ini digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu.
We did our homework yesterday.
Kami mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah kemarin.
EN: A 'blind test' is a common scientific and marketing method where participants do not know which brand they are testing to ensure the results are unbiased.
EN: The verb 'means' is used to define a term or explain a situation. When followed by a clause (a mini-sentence), it shows the result or definition of the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "means" digunakan untuk mendefinisikan istilah atau menjelaskan situasi. Ketika diikuti oleh klausa (kalimat kecil), ini menunjukkan definisi atau hasil dari subjek.
Red light means you must stop.
Lampu merah berarti kamu harus berhenti.
EN: A 'blind test' is a common scientific and marketing method used to ensure that people's preferences are based on quality or taste rather than brand loyalty or advertising.
EN: To say how many times something happened, use the number followed by 'times'. For 'one time' we usually say 'once', and for 'two times' we can also say 'twice'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menyatakan berapa kali sesuatu terjadi, gunakan angka diikuti oleh "times". Meskipun "sekali" biasanya dikatakan "once", dan "dua kali" juga bisa dikatakan "twice", "two times" juga sangat umum dan benar dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
I drink coffee three times a day.
Saya minum kopi tiga kali sehari.
EN: In professional food reviews, tasting a product multiple times (and in different ways, like plain vs. cooked) is standard practice to ensure the results are consistent and fair.
EN: Using adjectives after the object to describe its state. In this sentence, 'plain but warm' describes the state of the tomatoes when they were tried.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan kata sifat setelah objek untuk menggambarkan keadaannya. Dalam kalimat ini, "plain but warm" (polos tapi hangat) menggambarkan keadaan tomat saat dicicipi.
I like my coffee black and hot.
Saya suka kopi saya hitam dan panas.
EN: In professional food tasting, products are often tasted 'plain' (without extra seasoning) to judge the base quality before they are used in recipes.
EN: The phrase 'cook (something) into (something)' describes the process of changing an ingredient into a finished dish through cooking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "cook (sesuatu) into (sesuatu)" menggambarkan proses mengubah bahan makanan menjadi hidangan jadi melalui proses memasak.
She cooked the apples into a sweet jam.
Dia memasak apel menjadi selai manis.
EN: In Western cooking, tinned tomatoes are a staple pantry item used to make quick pasta sauces. A 'simple sauce' usually refers to a basic marinara or tomato sauce with minimal ingredients like garlic and herbs.
EN: Use 'be' verbs (am, is, are, was, were) to describe a subject with an adjective. 'Was' is the past tense form used for singular subjects.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja "be" (am, is, are, was, were) untuk menggambarkan subjek dengan kata sifat. "Was" adalah bentuk lampau untuk subjek tunggal.
The soup was very hot.
Semangkuk sup itu sangat panas.
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas to separate them and place 'and' before the final item.
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat mendaftar tiga atau lebih item, gunakan koma untuk memisahkannya dan letakkan "and" sebelum item terakhir.
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
Saya membeli apel, pisang, dan jeruk.
EN: Oregano is a staple herb in Mediterranean and Italian-style cooking, often paired with tomatoes and olive oil to create a classic savory flavor profile.
EN: Use 'the same' to talk about things that are identical. It is almost always used with the definite article 'the'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "the same" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang identik. Ini hampir selalu digunakan dengan kata sandang tentu "the".
We live in the same building.
Kami tinggal di gedung yang sama.
EN: In scientific or fair taste tests, controlling variables (like using the exact same amount of salt or oil) is essential to ensure the results are only about the main product being tested.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe causing a change or state. The pattern is: make + object + adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "make" dapat digunakan dengan objek dan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan menyebabkan sesuatu berada dalam keadaan tertentu. Pola kalimatnya: make + objek + kata sifat.
The music made the party fun.
Musik membuat pesta menjadi sangat menyenangkan.
EN: In many English-speaking countries like Australia, 'tins' and 'cans' are used interchangeably for preserved food, though 'tinned tomatoes' is a very common British and Australian expression.
EN: The superlative 'the hardest' is used to compare three or more things, showing that one has the highest degree of a quality (hard).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat superlatif "the hardest" digunakan untuk membandingkan tiga atau lebih hal, menunjukkan bahwa salah satunya memiliki tingkat karakteristik tertinggi (paling sulit).
This is the hardest puzzle in the box.
Ini adalah teka-teki paling sulit di dalam kotak.
EN: In Western food journalism, 'blind taste tests' are a common way to ensure objectivity, removing brand loyalty from the evaluation process.
EN: The structure 'be similar in [category]' is used to describe how two or more things are alike regarding a specific characteristic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur "be similar in [kategori]" untuk menggambarkan bahwa dua atau lebih hal serupa dalam karakteristik tertentu.
The two cars are similar in size.
Kedua mobil ini sangat mirip dalam ukuran.
EN: The 'It is + adjective + to + verb' pattern uses 'It' as a placeholder to talk about an action. The real subject is the action (to find a winner).
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat "It is + kata sifat + to + kata kerja" menggunakan 'It' sebagai subjek pengganti untuk membicarakan perasaan tentang melakukan sesuatu. Fokus sebenarnya adalah pada tindakan berikutnya (menemukan pemenang).
It is easy to cook pasta.
Memasak pasta itu mudah.
EN: In product reviews, a 'clear winner' refers to a product that is significantly better than all others, making the choice easy for consumers.
EN: The verb 'surprise' is used to show that something unexpected happened to someone. In English, we say 'Something surprised Someone' to describe the effect.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "surprise" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu yang tidak terduga terjadi pada seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggris, kita menggunakan struktur "sesuatu surprised seseorang" untuk menggambarkan pengaruh ini.
The news surprised my family.
Berita ini membuat keluarga saya terkejut.
EN: In food reviews, 'surprising results' often refer to cheaper products outperforming premium brands, which challenges the assumption that 'expensive equals better'.
EN: The word 'will' is used to talk about the future or a result that is expected to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata "will" digunakan untuk membicarakan masa depan atau hasil yang diharapkan terjadi.
The rain will stop soon.
Hujan akan segera berhenti.
EN: Mutti is a very famous and popular Italian brand of canned tomatoes. In many Western countries, it is considered a high-quality, premium option. For a food writer to say they will stop using it is a strong statement about the quality of cheaper alternatives.
EN: Use 'better... than' to compare two things. 'Better' is the special comparative form of 'good'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "better... than" untuk membandingkan dua hal. "Better" adalah bentuk komparatif khusus dari "good", yang berarti "lebih baik".
This coffee has better flavor than that one.
Kopi ini rasanya lebih baik daripada yang itu.
EN: In many Western countries, 'supermarket brands' (also called 'private labels') are often seen as lower quality than big brand names. However, as this story shows, blind taste tests often prove that price doesn't always equal quality.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: makanan yang dikalengkan
Dalam konteks: produk; barang
Dalam konteks: polos; tanpa bumbu
Dalam konteks: bahan (memasak); bahan-bahan
Dalam konteks: perbandingan; pembandingan
Dalam konteks: kualitas; mutu
Dalam konteks: rasa; cita rasa
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A test in which the people being tested do not know the details of what they are testing, such as the brand name.
Uji buta
An experiment to see which food or drink people prefer by having them taste different samples.
Uji rasa; tes rasa
To stop having a connection or involvement with someone or something.
Mengakhiri hubungan