EN: The word 'may' is used to express a possibility or something that is likely to happen, followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'may' digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau sesuatu yang mungkin terjadi, diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja.
It may rain later today.
Mungkin akan hujan nanti hari ini.
EN: Serena Williams is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Her potential return to the sport is a major event in the global sports community.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) is used here to describe an action or thought process happening around the current time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan tindakan atau proses berpikir yang sedang terjadi atau berlangsung saat ini.
He is thinking about buying a new car.
Dia sedang mempertimbangkan untuk membeli mobil baru.
EN: The Queen's Club in London is a historic private sporting club that hosts a famous grass-court tennis tournament every June, often used as a warm-up for Wimbledon.
EN: To talk about age, use the pattern: [Subject] + [be verb] + [number] + [years old].
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat membicarakan usia, gunakan pola ini: [Subjek] + [kata kerja be] + [angka] + [years old].
He is 20 years old.
Dia berusia 20 tahun tahun ini.
EN: In professional sports, 44 is considered a very advanced age for a comeback, as most tennis players retire in their mid-30s. This highlights Serena Williams' exceptional longevity and physical condition.
EN: Use 'will' + base verb to talk about future events that are scheduled or decided.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' + kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan peristiwa masa depan yang telah dijadwalkan atau diputuskan.
The movie will start at 7 PM.
Film akan dimulai pada pukul 7 malam.
EN: In English, dates are usually written as Month + Day (June 8) or Day + Month (8 June). When speaking, people often add 'the' and 'th', saying 'June the eighth'.
EN: The past tense 'won' is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bentuk lampau "won" (memenangkan) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
He won the race yesterday.
Dia memenangkan pertandingan kemarin.
EN: A 'Grand Slam' in tennis refers to winning one of the four major annual tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Serena Williams is one of the most successful players in history.
EN: Use 'one of the' followed by a plural noun to talk about a specific person or thing within a group.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'one of the' diikuti dengan kata benda jamak untuk membicarakan tentang orang atau benda tertentu dalam suatu kelompok.
He is one of the best students in our class.
Dia adalah salah satu siswa terbaik di kelas kami.
EN: In tennis, the 'Grand Slam' refers to the four most important annual tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
EN: The word 'last' is used here as an adverb to describe the final time an action happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'last' di sini digunakan sebagai kata keterangan untuk menggambarkan waktu terakhir kali suatu tindakan terjadi.
I last saw him in 2010.
Terakhir kali saya melihatnya adalah pada tahun 2010.
EN: The US Open is one of the four 'Grand Slam' tournaments, which are the most prestigious events in professional tennis. For a legendary player like Williams, her last appearance at such a major event was a historic moment in sports.
EN: Use 'did not' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about actions that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'did not' diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja untuk membicarakan tindakan yang tidak terjadi di masa lalu.
He did not go to the park yesterday.
Dia tidak pergi ke taman kemarin.
EN: In professional sports like tennis, a 'three-year' break is considered very long, making a comeback at age 44 a significant and rare event.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "for" diikuti periode waktu untuk menunjukkan berapa lama suatu tindakan berlangsung.
I studied English for two hours.
Saya membaca bahasa Inggris selama dua jam.
EN: Florida is a popular training location for professional tennis players due to its warm weather and many high-quality tennis academies.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or events that are going to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' + 'kata kerja dasar' untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan atau peristiwa yang akan terjadi.
He will visit London next year.
Dia akan mengunjungi London tahun depan.
EN: In tennis, 'doubles' refers to a match played by two pairs of players. It is common for experienced stars like Serena Williams to mentor younger players like Victoria Mboko in these events.
EN: Using 'and' to connect two descriptions of the same person. When the subject is the same, we can repeat the verb 'is' for emphasis or clarity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua deskripsi tentang orang yang sama. Ketika subjeknya sama, kita dapat mengulang kata kerja 'is' untuk memperkuat atau memperjelas.
He is a student and is a talented artist.
Dia adalah seorang siswa, dan juga seorang seniman yang berbakat.
EN: In sports news, describing a player as 'strong' and 'young' often highlights them as a 'rising star' with great potential, especially when paired with a veteran like Serena Williams.
EN: The phrase 'will need' is used to talk about things that are necessary in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'will need' digunakan untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang diperlukan di masa depan.
I will need a new passport for my trip.
Saya akan membutuhkan paspor baru untuk perjalanan ini.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'special invitation' is often called a 'wild card'. It allows players who don't have a high enough ranking to play in a tournament.
EN: The phrase 'be excited about' is used to describe a feeling of great enthusiasm or interest in something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'be excited about' digunakan untuk menggambarkan perasaan sangat antusias atau tertarik terhadap sesuatu.
The children are excited about the party.
Anak-anak sangat antusias tentang pesta itu.
EN: In sports news, the reaction of peers (other players) is often highlighted to show the significance of an event, such as a legendary player's return.
EN: The phrase 'for sure' is used at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is certain or will definitely happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'for sure' diletakkan di akhir kalimat untuk menekankan bahwa sesuatu itu pasti atau pasti akan terjadi.
I will help you for sure.
Saya pasti akan membantu kamu.
EN: Naomi Osaka is a famous Japanese professional tennis player. Her support for Serena Williams highlights the respect and mentorship between top athletes in the tennis world.
EN: The word 'that' is used here to introduce a 'noun clause,' which tells us exactly what the speaker said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Di sini, 'that' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan 'noun clause,' yang memberi tahu kita secara spesifik apa yang dikatakan pembicara.
He said that he likes apples.
Dia berkata bahwa dia menyukai apel.
EN: Serena Williams is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Her influence extends beyond sports, as mentioned by Naomi Osaka, who grew up watching her. 'Bringing fans to tennis' refers to her massive star power that increases TV ratings and ticket sales.
EN: The phrase 'want to' is used to express a desire or wish to do an action. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'want to' digunakan untuk mengekspresikan keinginan atau keinginan untuk melakukan suatu tindakan. Frasa ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja.
I want to learn tennis.
Saya ingin belajar tenis.
EN: In sports, a 'comeback' refers to an athlete returning to professional competition after a long break or retirement. For a legend like Serena Williams, this is a major global event.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kembali ke arena, bangkit kembali
Dalam konteks: pertandingan, kompetisi
Dalam konteks: karier
Dalam konteks: gelar juara
Dalam konteks: berlatih
Dalam konteks: pertandingan ganda
Dalam konteks: undangan
Dalam konteks: bersemangat, gembira
Dalam konteks: penggemar, pendukung
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
One of the four most important annual tennis tournaments.
Grand Slam
Certainly or definitely.
Pasti, tanpa ragu
In all parts of the world.
Di seluruh dunia, di berbagai belahan dunia