EN: The '-ing' form (gerund) can be used as a noun to describe an activity or a title of a situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja yang ditambah -ing (gerund) dapat digunakan sebagai kata benda untuk mendeskripsikan suatu aktivitas atau sebagai judul untuk suatu situasi.
Learning English is fun.
Belajar bahasa Inggris itu menyenangkan.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'part-time' usually refers to working fewer than 30-35 hours a week, often common for students.
EN: In English titles or labels, the word 'Part' is followed by a letter or number to organize content into sections.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam judul atau label bahasa Inggris, kata "Part" diikuti oleh huruf atau angka untuk mengorganisir konten ke dalam bagian-bagian yang berbeda.
Part B
Bagian B
EN: Using 'and' to connect two nouns as a title or topic. In English, titles often omit verbs to be concise.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua kata benda sebagai judul atau topik. Dalam bahasa Inggris, judul sering menghilangkan kata kerja agar tetap ringkas.
Name and address.
Nama dan alamat.
EN: In many Western cultures, discussing specific 'hours and pay' can be sensitive. It is common to use polite phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' when asking about someone's salary.
EN: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing) is used to describe an action happening right now or a current situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing) digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sedang terjadi saat ini atau keadaan saat ini.
They are eating lunch together.
Mereka sedang makan siang bersama.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing one's specific salary can be sensitive, which is why Sabrina mentions 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private.'
EN: Indirect questions are used to be more polite. Instead of saying 'What is your pay?', we start with 'Can I ask...' and the word order changes so the verb 'is' comes at the end of the clause.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat tidak langsung digunakan untuk lebih sopan. Kita tidak langsung mengatakan "Berapa gajimu?", melainkan memulai dengan "Boleh saya tanya..." dan kata kerja "is" dalam anak kalimat diletakkan di akhir.
Can I ask where the bathroom is?
Boleh saya tanya di mana toiletnya?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary or pay can be considered a sensitive or private topic. Using softening phrases like 'Can I ask...' or 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' is essential to avoid being rude.
EN: Use 'if' to talk about a possible situation and its result. In this pattern, we use 'will' for the result and the simple present tense after 'if'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "if" untuk membahas kemungkinan situasi dan hasilnya. Dalam pola ini, bagian hasil menggunakan "will", sedangkan kata kerja setelah "if" menggunakan bentuk sekarang.
I will help you if you are busy.
Jika kamu sibuk, saya akan membantumu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary or pay is considered a personal or sensitive topic. Using phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' shows respect for the other person's boundaries.
EN: The verb 'mind' is followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to talk about things that bother you or that you are willing to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja "mind" (keberatan) harus diikuti oleh kata kerja berakhiran -ing (gerund) untuk mengekspresikan hal-hal yang mengganggumu atau yang bersedia kamu lakukan.
I don't mind waiting for you.
Saya tidak keberatan menunggumu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary can be sensitive. Using 'I don't mind' helps create a comfortable atmosphere when sharing personal information.
EN: Use 'per' to express a rate or ratio, meaning 'for each'. It is commonly used when talking about salary or speed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "per" untuk menyatakan rasio atau perbandingan, yang berarti "untuk setiap". Ini sangat umum digunakan saat membicarakan gaji atau kecepatan.
The speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour.
Batas kecepatan adalah 50 kilometer per jam.
EN: In Taiwan, part-time wages are often discussed in terms of hourly rates (NTD per hour). The minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government.
EN: The phrase 'What is... like?' is used to ask for a description or general information about something, rather than just a specific number.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat "What is... like?" digunakan untuk menanyakan deskripsi atau gambaran umum tentang sesuatu, bukan hanya angka spesifik.
What's your new house like?
Seperti apa kira-kira rumah barumu?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's exact salary can be sensitive. Using 'What's your pay like?' is a softer way to ask for a general idea rather than a specific amount.
EN: Use 'an hour' or 'per hour' to describe the rate of pay or frequency. 'An' is used before 'hour' because the 'h' is silent, and it starts with a vowel sound.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "an hour" atau "per hour" untuk mendeskripsikan tingkat upah atau frekuensi. Sebelum "hour", gunakan "an" karena huruf "h" tidak diucapkan, sehingga kata tersebut diawali dengan bunyi vokal.
She exercises three times an hour.
Dia berolahraga tiga kali dalam satu jam.
EN: In Taiwan, the minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government. Mentioning 'NT dollars' (New Taiwan Dollar) is common in international contexts, while locally people just say 'dollars' or 'yuan'.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Cool' is often used as a one-word sentence to express agreement, approval, or that something is satisfactory.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam percakapan santai, "Cool" sering digunakan sebagai kalimat satu kata untuk menunjukkan persetujuan, penerimaan, atau perasaan bahwa sesuatu itu bagus.
I got the job! - Cool!
Saya mendapat pekerjaan itu! - Keren!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Cool' is one of the most common ways to show you are listening and find the information interesting or good, without needing a long response.
EN: Use 'more than' to compare amounts or numbers, meaning 'greater than' or 'exceeding'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "more than" untuk membandingkan jumlah atau angka, yang berarti "lebih dari" atau "melebihi".
I have more than ten books.
Saya punya lebih dari sepuluh buku.
EN: In Taiwan, the minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government to ensure a basic standard of living for workers.
EN: 'Yeah' is an informal way to say 'yes'. It is very common in spoken English to show agreement or confirm a statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: "Yeah" adalah cara informal untuk mengatakan "yes". Ini sangat umum dalam bahasa Inggris lisan untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau mengonfirmasi apa yang dikatakan lawan bicara.
Yeah, I think so too.
Ya, aku juga berpikir begitu.
EN: In casual conversations, 'Yeah' is often used as a 'backchannel' signal, showing the speaker that you are listening and following the conversation.
EN: Use the word 'pretty' before an adjective to mean 'quite' or 'very'. It makes the description sound more natural and casual.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata "pretty" sebelum kata sifat untuk berarti "cukup" atau "sangat". Ini membuat nada bicara terdengar lebih alami dan informal.
The food here is pretty good.
Makanan di sini cukup enak.
EN: In many Western workplaces, discussing pay is becoming more common among coworkers, but it is still often prefaced with polite phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' to avoid pressure.
EN: 'Hey' is a common informal greeting used to get someone's attention or to say hello to friends.
Bahasa Indonesia: "Hey" adalah sapaan informal yang umum digunakan untuk menarik perhatian seseorang atau menyapa teman.
Hey, how are you?
Hei, apa kabar?
EN: In American English, 'Hey' is often used instead of 'Hi' among peers and friends. It is very casual.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun (like 'hours') to ask about the quantity or number of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How many" diikuti dengan kata benda jamak (seperti "hours") untuk menanyakan jumlah atau frekuensi sesuatu.
How many books do you have?
Berapa banyak buku yang kamu punya?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about work hours is common, but asking about specific salary (pay) can be sensitive, which is why the speaker says 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private'.
EN: Use 'every' followed by a time period (like weekend, day, or week) to talk about habits or regular schedules in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "every" diikuti dengan periode waktu (seperti akhir pekan, hari, atau minggu) untuk mendeskripsikan jadwal yang terjadi secara rutin atau teratur saat ini.
I drink coffee every morning.
Saya minum kopi setiap pagi.
EN: In many Western countries, working on weekends is common for part-time student jobs, whereas full-time office jobs typically follow a Monday-to-Friday schedule.
EN: This is a short question used to ask the same question back to the person who just asked you. It avoids repeating the entire sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ini adalah pertanyaan singkat yang digunakan untuk menanyakan kembali pertanyaan yang sama kepada orang yang baru saja menanyakanmu, agar tidak perlu mengulangi seluruh kalimat.
I am a student. And you?
Saya seorang pelajar. Kalau kamu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'And you?' is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going. It shows that you are interested in the other person's life or opinion as well.
EN: Use 'every' followed by days of the week to describe a repeating schedule or routine.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "every" diikuti dengan hari dalam seminggu untuk mendeskripsikan jadwal atau rutinitas yang berulang.
I go to the gym every Tuesday and Thursday.
Saya pergi ke gym setiap hari Selasa dan Kamis.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, a 'shift' refers to the specific period of time a person is scheduled to work. Part-time jobs often have varying shift lengths depending on the employer's needs.
EN: The phrase 'a lot' is used as a noun phrase here to mean 'a large amount' or 'a large number'. It often follows the verb 'to be' (is/are) to describe a situation or quantity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "a lot" digunakan di sini sebagai frasa kata benda yang berarti "jumlah besar" atau "banyak". Ini biasanya mengikuti kata kerja penghubung (seperti is/are) untuk mendeskripsikan bahwa suatu situasi atau jumlah itu besar.
Ten dollars for a bottle of water? That's a lot!
Sebotol air sepuluh dolar? Itu terlalu mahal (itu banyak uang)!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on someone's workload with 'That's a lot' can be a way of showing empathy or acknowledging their hard work, depending on the tone.
EN: The word 'nearly' is an adverb used to show that something is very close to a state or amount, but not quite there yet.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'nearly' adalah kata keterangan yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu sangat dekat dengan suatu keadaan atau jumlah, tetapi masih kurang sedikit.
It is nearly dinner time.
Sudah hampir waktu makan malam.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, 'full-time' usually refers to working 35-40 hours a week. If a part-time worker's hours approach this, it's common to use 'nearly full time' to describe their heavy workload.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: pribadi, tidak untuk diketahui umum
Dalam konteks: minimal, paling rendah
Dalam konteks: upah, gaji (biasanya dihitung per jam atau per minggu)
Dalam konteks: murah hati, dermawan
Dalam konteks: shift, giliran kerja
Dalam konteks: hampir, mendekati
Dalam konteks: paruh waktu, dengan waktu kerja yang tidak penuh
Dalam konteks: akhir pekan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
The lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement.
Upah minimum
To not share information with others; to keep something secret or personal.
Menjaga privasi / Tidak mempublikasikan
To receive money for the work you do.
Menerima gaji / Mendapatkan bayaran
For each hour worked.
Per jam