EN: Use the Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) to talk about events or activities happening around now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk Present Continuous (am/is/are + kata kerja-ing) untuk menggambarkan peristiwa atau aktivitas yang sedang terjadi atau berlangsung saat ini.
The Olympic Games are taking place in Paris this summer.
Olimpiade sedang berlangsung di Paris pada musim panas ini.
EN: The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Glasgow hosted a very successful Games in 2014 and is famous for its vibrant sports culture.
EN: We use the simple past tense of 'have' ('had') to talk about events that happened on a specific past day or time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan bentuk lampau dari kata kerja have (yaitu had) untuk membicarakan aktivitas dan pertandingan yang terjadi pada hari atau waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
Day one had many fun activities for kids.
Hari pertama memiliki banyak aktivitas menarik yang cocok untuk anak-anak.
EN: The Commonwealth Games is a major international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Track cycling and weightlifting are two popular, high-profile events in these games.
EN: We use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose of an action (why someone does something).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "to + kata kerja dasar" (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan dari suatu tindakan (mengapa seseorang melakukan sesuatu).
He went to the store to buy some milk.
Dia pergi ke toko untuk membeli susu.
EN: Use the possessive form ('s) to show that something belongs to a person or place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk kepemilikan ('s) untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu dimiliki oleh seseorang atau tempat tertentu.
Scotland's team played very well today.
Tim Skotlandia tampil sangat baik hari ini.
EN: In international sports competitions like the Commonwealth Games, athletes compete under the flags of their individual constituent countries (e.g., England, Scotland, Wales) rather than 'Great Britain' as in the Olympics.
EN: Use 'want to + base verb' to talk about what someone desires or plans to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to + kata kerja dasar" untuk menyatakan apa yang seseorang inginkan atau rencanakan untuk dilakukan.
He wants to win a medal.
Dia ingin memenangkan medali.
EN: In sports terminology, to 'defend a title' means an athlete or team is competing to maintain their champion status after winning in a previous competition.
EN: Use 'and' to join two actions done by the same person in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh orang yang sama di masa lalu, tanpa perlu menuliskan subjeknya dua kali.
He opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk ke dalam.
EN: Use the past tense 'broke' (past of 'break') to talk about an action completed in the past, such as setting a new record.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampiran dari kata kerja "break", yaitu "broke", untuk menyatakan tindakan yang telah selesai di masa lalu, seperti memecahkan rekor.
He broke the school record in the 100-meter race yesterday.
Kemarin dia memecahkan rekor lari 100 meter sekolah.
EN: The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, held every four years.
EN: We use 'have a great day' to express that someone had a very good or successful experience during a specific day.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "have a great day" (menikmati hari yang menyenangkan) untuk menyatakan bahwa seseorang mengalami pengalaman yang sangat baik atau sukses pada hari tertentu.
She had a great day at school yesterday.
Kemarin dia mengalami hari yang menyenangkan di sekolah.
EN: At international sporting events like the Commonwealth Games, athletes from the UK compete under their individual home nations (such as Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) rather than as 'Great Britain'.
EN: Use 'win + event/match' to say someone got first place in a competition, and use the past tense 'won' for events that already finished.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "win + pertandingan/ajang" untuk menyatakan bahwa seseorang meraih juara pertama dalam sebuah kompetisi; ketika hal tersebut sudah terjadi, gunakan bentuk lampau dari kata kerja "win", yaitu "won".
She won the race yesterday.
Dia memenangkan pertandingan kemarin.
EN: In Para-cycling at events like the Commonwealth Games, visually impaired athletes race on tandem bicycles with a sighted pilot at the front. Neil Fachie is one of Scotland's most successful paralympians in this discipline.
EN: Use the verb 'mean' followed by a clause (subject + verb) to explain the definition or meaning of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja "mean" (berarti) yang diikuti oleh klausa (subjek + kata kerja) untuk menjelaskan definisi atau makna dari sesuatu.
A marathon means runners complete a distance of 42 kilometers.
Maraton berarti pelari harus menyelesaikan jarak 42 kilometer.
EN: In para-cycling at events like the Commonwealth Games, tandem racing is featured for athletes with visual impairments, who ride in the back ('stoker') paired with a sighted guide in the front ('pilot').
EN: Use ordinal numbers (like 'sixth') after a possessive name or pronoun to show the sequence or position of something in a series.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan angka urutan (seperti "keenam") setelah bentuk kepemilikan (misalnya "Fachie's") untuk menunjukkan urutan atau posisi sesuatu dalam sebuah seri.
This is Herry's second trip to Japan.
Ini adalah perjalanan kedua Herry ke Jepang.
EN: The Commonwealth Games is a multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Winning six gold medals is a significant achievement, highlighting Neil Fachie's long and successful career in track cycling.
EN: Use 'was' with adjectives (like 'happy') to describe how someone felt in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "was" dengan kata sifat (seperti "happy") untuk menggambarkan perasaan atau keadaan seseorang di masa lalu.
She was very tired after work.
Dia sangat lelah setelah pulang kerja.
EN: We use 'be going to' in the past tense ('were going to') to talk about something we expected or planned to happen in the future from a past point of view.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "were going to" (bentuk lampau dari be going to) untuk menyatakan sesuatu yang direncanakan atau diharapkan terjadi di masa depan dari sudut pandang masa lalu.
I did not think it was going to rain today.
Saya tidak menyangka hari ini akan hujan.
EN: Athletes who come out of retirement to compete, like Scotland's Neil Fachie, often express humble surprise at winning gold, as returning to top form after a break is exceptionally difficult in professional sports.
EN: Use 'come out of retirement' to describe when someone stops being retired and returns to their work or sport.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "come out of retirement" untuk menggambarkan ketika seseorang berhenti pensiun dan kembali bekerja atau berkompetisi dalam olahraga (yaitu "comeback").
The famous singer came out of retirement to do one last concert.
Penyanyi terkenal itu comeback (keluar dari masa pensiun) dan mengadakan konser terakhirnya.
EN: In professional sports, athletes often 'come out of retirement' when a major event like the Commonwealth Games takes place, driven by a desire to compete one last time or represent their nation.
EN: Use the Past Perfect tense (had + past participle) to show that an action happened before another past event or point in time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan past perfect tense (had + past participle) untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu tindakan terjadi sebelum peristiwa atau waktu lain di masa lalu.
She had finished her homework before her mother came home.
Dia sudah menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahnya sebelum ibunya pulang.
EN: In professional sports, 'retirement' refers to an athlete officially ending their competitive career. Coming 'out of retirement' means returning to professional competition for a special event or opportunity, which often creates an exciting narrative for fans.
EN: Use 'both A and B' to talk about two things or people together. It shows that the sentence applies to both of them.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "both A and B" untuk membicarakan dua hal atau dua orang secara bersamaan. Ini menunjukkan bahwa pernyataan tersebut berlaku untuk kedua objek tersebut.
This course is suitable for both beginners and experts.
Kursus ini cocok untuk pemula dan juga untuk ahli.
EN: England and Scotland are two separate home nations competing individually at the Commonwealth Games, unlike the Olympic Games where they compete together under Team GB (Great Britain).
EN: You can report or express a belief using a 'that clause' after verbs like 'show' or 'think'. The word 'that' can be left out, especially in simple sentences.
Bahasa Indonesia: Setelah kata kerja seperti "show" (menunjukkan) atau "think" (berpikir), kita dapat menggunakan kata sambung "that" untuk memperkenalkan kalimat lengkap yang menyatakan isi. Dalam percakapan sehari-hari atau kalimat sederhana, "that" sering kali bisa dihilangkan.
He showed he is a good friend.
Dia menunjukkan bahwa dia adalah teman yang baik.
EN: Emily Campbell is a well-known British weightlifter who won medals at the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games, making her a prominent figure in UK sports.
EN: Use 'prove (that) + sentence' to show that something is true through facts or actions. The word 'that' can be left out.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "prove (that) + kalimat" untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu benar melalui fakta atau tindakan. Kata "that" di sini dapat dihilangkan.
She proved she is a great singer.
Dia membuktikan bahwa dirinya adalah penyanyi yang hebat.
EN: Neil Fachie is a famous Scottish visually impaired track cyclist who competes in tandem events with a sighted pilot. Track cycling takes place on a specialized banked indoor track called a velodrome.
EN: Use 'will + base verb' to talk about events or future predictions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will + kata kerja dasar" untuk menyatakan peristiwa yang akan terjadi atau prediksi di masa depan.
We will watch the games tomorrow.
Kita akan menonton pertandingan besok.
EN: The Commonwealth Games is a multinational multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Unlike the Olympics, the United Kingdom competes as its individual constituent countries (e.g., England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: berkompetisi; mengikuti perlombaan
Dalam konteks: mempertahankan gelar; membela
Dalam konteks: gelar juara dalam pertandingan olahraga
Dalam konteks: nomor pertandingan dalam sebuah acara olahraga
Dalam konteks: rekor dalam olahraga
Dalam konteks: pasangan; rekan
Dalam konteks: pensiun; purnabakti
Dalam konteks: juara; orang yang meraih posisi pertama
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes.
Balap sepeda trek (pertandingan)
To achieve a better result than the previous best in a sports or other competition.
Memecahkan rekor
To return to one's professional career or sport after having previously stopped working or competing.
Kembali dari pensiun; comeback