EN: Use 'as' to connect two things happening at the same time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'as' untuk menghubungkan dua hal yang terjadi pada waktu yang sama, berarti "ketika..." atau "pada saat yang sama".
He smiled as he walked into the room.
Ketika dia masuk ke ruangan, dia tersenyum.
EN: In news headlines, the present simple tense (Wins, Lose) is often used to describe recent events to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
EN: Use the past tense 'won' (the past form of 'win') to describe a completed action in a sports event or competition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau "won" (bentuk lampau dari 'win') untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sudah selesai dalam pertandingan atau kompetisi olahraga.
She won the gold medal yesterday.
Dia memenangkan medali emas kemarin.
EN: The 'Miami Open' is one of the most prestigious non-Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world, often referred to as part of the 'Sunshine Double' along with Indian Wells.
EN: Use 'The [noun] was [value]' to describe a past state or result.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "The [kata benda] was [angka]" untuk mendeskripsikan keadaan atau hasil di masa lalu.
The price was ten dollars.
Harganya adalah sepuluh dolar.
EN: In tennis, scores are read as individual sets. '6-2, 6-2' means the player won two sets, winning six games to two in each.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being part of a specific stage or round in a competition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "in" untuk mendeskripsikan berada dalam tahap atau babak tertentu dalam sebuah kompetisi.
She is in the finals of the singing contest.
Dia masuk ke babak final kompetisi menyanyi.
EN: In tennis, the 'semi-finals' are the matches that decide who will play in the final. The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number or event to show that something happens one after another without stopping.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in a row" setelah angka atau peristiwa untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu terjadi secara berurutan tanpa jeda.
She drank three cups of coffee in a row.
Dia minum tiga cangkir kopi berturut-turut.
EN: In sports journalism, 'in a row' is a very common way to describe a winning streak. It emphasizes consistency and dominance.
EN: Use the word 'well' to describe how someone does an action (a verb). Do not use 'good' to describe an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'well' untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan (kata kerja). Jangan gunakan 'good' untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan.
She speaks English very well.
Dia berbicara bahasa Inggris dengan sangat baik.
EN: In sports commentary, 'played well' is a standard way to praise a player's performance regardless of whether they won or lost, though here it emphasizes Sinner's winning streak.
EN: Use 'before' to show that one action happened earlier than another event or time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'before' untuk menunjukkan bahwa satu tindakan terjadi lebih awal daripada peristiwa atau waktu lain.
I eat breakfast before school.
Saya makan sarapan sebelum pergi ke sekolah.
EN: The 'Indian Wells' and 'Miami Open' are two of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams. Winning both in the same year is a rare feat known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action (verb) to talk about a goal or desire.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "want to" diikuti dengan tindakan (kata kerja) untuk membicarakan tujuan atau keinginan.
I want to eat an apple.
Saya ingin makan sebuah apel.
EN: In tennis, winning both the Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same year is a rare achievement known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: The past tense of 'lose' is 'lost'. We use it to talk about events that finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau dari lose (kalah/hilang) adalah lost. Kita menggunakannya untuk mendeskripsikan peristiwa yang sudah selesai di masa lalu.
He lost his keys yesterday.
Dia kehilangan kuncinya kemarin.
EN: The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams, often called part of the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a surprise.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "but" untuk menghubungkan dua kalimat yang menunjukkan kontras atau kejutan.
I like apples, but I don't like oranges.
Saya suka apel, tetapi saya tidak suka jeruk.
EN: In sports, being 'world number one' means having the highest ranking points globally. Even the top-ranked player can lose in early rounds, which is often called an 'upset'.
EN: Use 'the best' + noun to describe something that is at the highest level compared to others in a group.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "the best" ditambah kata benda untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang berada pada tingkat tertinggi dibandingkan dengan yang lain (superlatif).
She is the best student in our class.
Dia adalah siswa terbaik di kelas kami.
EN: In professional sports, 'world number one' or 'two' refers to the official ranking system (like ATP for tennis) based on performance over the past year.
EN: The past tense of 'break' is 'broke'. We use it to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau dari kata kerja break adalah broke. Kita menggunakannya untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sudah terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu.
He broke his phone yesterday.
Dia merusak ponselnya kemarin.
EN: In sports, 'breaking a record' is a major achievement often highlighted in news headlines to show a player's dominance.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number and a noun to describe things happening one after another without stopping.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in a row" setelah angka dan kata benda untuk mendeskripsikan hal-hal yang terjadi secara berurutan tanpa jeda.
She drank three cups of water in a row.
Dia minum tiga gelas air berturut-turut.
EN: In tennis, a 'set' is a major unit of the game. Winning 30 sets in a row is an extraordinary achievement, showing extreme consistency at the highest professional level.
EN: Use 'from' to indicate the source or the person who created a record or achievement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'from' untuk menunjukkan sumber atau orang yang menciptakan rekor atau pencapaian.
This gift is from my brother.
Hadiah ini dari kakak laki-laki saya.
EN: Novak Djokovic is a legendary Serbian tennis player who held many records before the rise of younger players like Jannik Sinner.
EN: Use 'adjective + er' followed by 'than' to compare two things or states.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "kata sifat + er" diikuti dengan 'than' untuk membandingkan dua hal atau keadaan.
This apple is bigger than that one.
Apel ini lebih besar daripada yang itu.
EN: In sports commentary, comparing an athlete's current form to their past performance is a common way to highlight their improvement and growth.
EN: Use 'have a + adjective + start' to describe how someone begins a period of time or an activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "have a + kata sifat + start" untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana seseorang memulai suatu periode waktu atau aktivitas.
The team had a great start to the game.
Tim ini memiliki awal yang bagus dalam pertandingan.
EN: In sports, a 'season' refers to the period of the year when matches or competitions take place. A 'slow start' means the athlete did not perform well in the first few events.
EN: Use 'be + verb-ing' (Present Continuous) to describe an action happening now or a current trend.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "be + kata kerja-ing" (Present Continuous) untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sedang terjadi sekarang atau tren saat ini.
She is studying hard for the test.
Dia sedang belajar keras untuk ujian.
EN: In sports commentary, the present continuous is often used to describe an athlete's current form or momentum during a specific tournament.
EN: Use 'only' before a number or amount to show that something is small or limited.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'only' sebelum angka atau jumlah untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu sedikit atau terbatas (hanya, cuma).
I have only two dollars in my pocket.
Saya hanya punya dua dolar di saku saya.
EN: In tennis, 'losing a serve' (or being broken) is a significant disadvantage. Top players aim to win all their service games. Losing it only once in an entire tournament indicates extreme dominance.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about actions that happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang akan terjadi di masa depan.
I will go to the park tomorrow.
Saya akan pergi ke taman besok.
EN: In sports, 'semi-final' refers to the round before the final match. Winning this match allows the player to compete for the championship.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: turnamen, liga
Dalam konteks: semifinal, babak empat besar
Dalam konteks: gelar juara
Dalam konteks: rekor
Dalam konteks: musim
Dalam konteks: servis
Dalam konteks: lebih kuat, lebih tangguh
Dalam konteks: acara, kegiatan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
one after another without a break
Berturut-turut
to do something better than the previous best result
Memecahkan rekor
beginning a process or period without much success or speed
awal yang lambat, awal yang buruk
The position of being the champion of a specific competition or tournament.
Gelar juara
A unit of scoring in tennis; a match is usually played as the best of three or five sets.
Set
The period of the year during which a particular sport is played or a series of tournaments occurs.
Musim
The act of hitting the ball to start a point in a tennis match.
Servis
A situation where the player who was serving the ball loses that game to the opponent.
Kehilangan servis