EN: To ask a 'yes/no' question with a regular verb like 'have', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk mengajukan pertanyaan 'ya/tidak' dengan kata kerja biasa seperti 'have', kita meletakkan 'Do' di awal kalimat.
Do you have a pen?
Apakah kamu punya pulpen?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, asking 'Do you have time?' or 'Do you have a minute?' is a polite way to check if someone is busy before starting a conversation.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a command or request polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Please' di awal kalimat untuk membuat perintah atau permintaan menjadi lebih sopan.
Please open the door.
Tolong buka pintunya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, offering a seat is a standard way to show hospitality and make someone feel welcome during a conversation.
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by 'to' and another verb to show that an action is necessary.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'need' diikuti oleh 'to' dan kata kerja lain untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu tindakan itu perlu dilakukan.
I need to go.
Saya harus pergi sekarang.
EN: In a workplace, 'I need to talk' often signals that the speaker has something important or serious to discuss, such as resigning or addressing a problem.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or situations you are currently in. For 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use 'have'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'have' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang kamu miliki atau situasi yang sedang kamu alami saat ini. Gunakan 'have' ketika subjeknya adalah 'I' (saya), 'you' (kamu), 'we' (kami/kita), atau 'they' (mereka).
I have a big dog.
Saya punya seekor anjing besar.
EN: In a professional setting, 'opportunity' is often used instead of 'job' to sound more positive and growth-oriented when announcing a career change.
EN: Use 'Tell me' followed by a word like 'more' or 'about' to ask for more information in a friendly way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Tell me' yang diikuti kata seperti 'more' atau 'about' untuk meminta informasi lebih lanjut dengan cara yang ramah.
Tell me about your day.
Ceritakan padaku bagaimana harimu.
EN: In English, 'I see' doesn't mean you are looking at something; it means 'I understand'. It is a common way to show active listening.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by 'a/an' and an adjective to describe a thing or a situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'It is' yang diikuti 'a/an' dan kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikan suatu benda atau situasi.
It is a beautiful day.
Hari ini adalah hari yang indah.
EN: In professional contexts, saying 'A company wants me' is a common, informal way to say you have received a job offer.
EN: Use 'What kind of...' to ask for specific details or a category of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What kind of...' untuk menanyakan rincian spesifik atau kategori dari sesuatu.
What kind of music do you like?
Musik seperti apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In professional settings, asking 'What kind of job is it?' shows interest and encourages the speaker to share more details about their career move.
EN: Use 'It is' to identify a thing or a job, and 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your feelings.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'It is' untuk mengidentifikasi suatu benda atau pekerjaan, dan 'I am' yang diikuti kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikan perasaanmu.
It is a big house. I am very happy.
Ini adalah rumah yang besar. Saya sangat bahagia.
EN: In professional settings, expressing excitement about a new opportunity is common and positive, even when leaving a current team.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to share your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'sound' + kata sifat untuk menyampaikan pendapat atau reaksimu terhadap sesuatu yang baru saja kamu dengar.
That sounds great.
Kedengarannya bagus.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to show enthusiasm for a colleague's new opportunity, even if you are sad to see them go.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about what you are able to do or what is possible.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan apa yang mampu kamu lakukan atau apa yang mungkin terjadi.
I can help you tomorrow.
Saya bisa membantu Anda besok.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, giving 'two weeks notice' is the standard professional courtesy when resigning from a job.
EN: When talking about periods of time (like 'two weeks'), we often treat them as a single unit and use the singular verb 'is'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika membicarakan jangka waktu (seperti 'two weeks'), kita biasanya menganggapnya sebagai satu kesatuan tunggal, sehingga kita menggunakan kata kerja tunggal 'is'.
Ten minutes is enough.
Sepuluh menit saja sudah cukup.
EN: In many Western workplaces, 'two weeks notice' is the standard professional courtesy when resigning from a job.
EN: Use the word 'need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or necessity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata 'need' yang diikuti dengan kata benda untuk mengungkapkan suatu kebutuhan atau keharusan.
I need a coffee.
Saya butuh secangkir kopi.
EN: In Western workplace culture, a 'transition plan' is a standard professional courtesy when leaving a job. It ensures that your responsibilities are handed over smoothly to your colleagues.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show ability or possibility. It does not change based on the person (I can, you can, he can).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan kemampuan atau kemungkinan. Bentuknya tidak berubah berdasarkan subjeknya (misalnya: I can, you can, he can semuanya sama).
I can help you.
Saya bisa membantumu.
EN: In professional settings, offering to 'train my team' or a replacement is a sign of a 'good leaver'—someone who ensures a smooth transition before departing a job.
EN: When 'Who' is the subject of a question, we use the third-person singular verb form (adding 's') and do not use 'do' or 'does'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika 'Who' menjadi subjek dari sebuah pertanyaan, kita menggunakan bentuk kata kerja orang ketiga tunggal (menambahkan 's'), dan tidak perlu menggunakan kata kerja bantu do atau does.
Who wants some coffee?
Siapa yang mau kopi?
EN: In a professional setting, identifying the person with the most knowledge (the 'go-to person') is essential for a smooth transition when someone leaves a job.
EN: When talking about one person (he, she, or a name like Sarah), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika membicarakan satu orang (he, she, atau nama seperti Sarah), kita menambahkan 's' pada kata kerja dalam bentuk present tense.
He plays tennis every day.
Dia bermain tenis setiap hari.
EN: In a professional setting, recommending a specific colleague to take over your work shows that you care about the team's success even after you leave.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Please' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk membuat permintaan atau perintah yang sopan.
Please open the door.
Tolong buka pintunya.
EN: In Western business culture, a 'transition list' or 'handover document' is a standard professional courtesy when leaving a job to ensure the team can continue work smoothly.
EN: Use 'be grateful for' to express thanks for a specific thing or situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be grateful for' untuk mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih atas hal atau situasi tertentu.
I am grateful for your help.
Saya sangat berterima kasih atas bantuanmu.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing gratitude when leaving a job is common to maintain professional relationships (networking).
EN: Use 'be grateful for + person/thing' to say thank you for someone or something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be grateful for + orang/hal' untuk menyampaikan rasa terima kasih kepada seseorang atau atas sesuatu.
I am grateful for your help.
Saya sangat berterima kasih atas bantuanmu.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and encouraged to express mutual appreciation when a colleague leaves on good terms.
EN: Use 'like' after a verb (usually 'be') to compare two things that are similar.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'like' setelah kata kerja (biasanya 'be') untuk membandingkan dua hal yang serupa.
The moon is like a big ball.
Bulan itu seperti bola yang besar.
EN: In Western workplace culture, describing a team as a 'family' is a high compliment, suggesting strong emotional bonds, support, and loyalty among colleagues.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about the future or things that will happen later.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' + 'kata kerja' untuk membicarakan masa depan atau hal-hal yang akan terjadi nanti.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and professional to express personal feelings like 'missing someone' when a colleague leaves, showing that they were a valued member of the team.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future feelings or actions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan perasaan atau tindakan di masa depan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing personal feelings like 'I will miss you' when leaving a job is common and helps maintain professional relationships.
EN: Use 'Good luck with' followed by a noun to wish someone success in a specific situation or task.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Good luck with' yang diikuti kata benda untuk mendoakan seseorang sukses dalam situasi atau tugas tertentu.
Good luck with your exam!
Semoga berhasil dengan ujianmu!
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and polite to express genuine happiness and support for a colleague who is leaving for a better position.
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Dalam konteks: Peluang kerja baru atau kesempatan untuk berkembang
Dalam konteks: Merasa bersemangat atau antusias
Dalam konteks: Sangat bagus, luar biasa
Dalam konteks: Pemberitahuan awal (sebelum berhenti bekerja), masa pemberitahuan
Dalam konteks: Transisi, masa peralihan (mengacu pada proses serah terima pekerjaan)
Dalam konteks: Melatih, memberikan pelatihan (kepada orang lain)
Dalam konteks: Proyek kerja, rencana kegiatan
Dalam konteks: Bersyukur, berterima kasih
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A formal notification to an employer that one is leaving their job in two weeks.
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To move from a standing position to a sitting position.
Duduk
Used to wish someone success with a specific future event or challenge.
semoga beruntung dengan..., semoga lancar dengan...
A job title for a professional who manages a team of developers and oversees technical projects.
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A strategy or document detailing how work responsibilities will be handed over to others.
Rencana Serah Terima Pekerjaan