EN: Use 'can' before a verb to ask about someone's ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form (without 'to' or '-ing').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" sebelum kata kerja untuk menanyakan kemampuan seseorang dalam melakukan sesuatu. Kata kerja yang mengikuti "can" harus dalam bentuk dasar (tanpa "to" atau "-ing").
Can you play tennis?
Apakah kamu bisa bermain tenis?
EN: Use 'not very + adjective' to politely say that you are not good at something, which sounds softer and more natural than saying 'I am bad at it'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "not very + kata sifat" untuk menyatakan dengan sopan bahwa Anda tidak pandai dalam sesuatu, yang terdengar lebih halus dan alami daripada langsung mengatakan "saya buruk".
I am not very busy today.
Saya tidak terlalu sibuk hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone asks if you can do something (like play a sport), replying with 'A little. But I am not very good' is a common, polite, and humble way to manage expectations while still showing willingness to participate.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express that someone has the ability or opportunity to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk menyatakan bahwa seseorang memiliki kemampuan atau kesempatan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
You can play here.
Kamu bisa bermain di sini.
EN: In English-speaking sports and learning environments, coaches and peers place a high value on inclusivity and effort over immediate skill. Saying 'Everyone can learn here' reflects a supportive community mindset where mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process.
EN: The phrase 'Same here' is a common informal expression used to agree with what someone has just said, meaning 'I feel the same way' or 'The same is true for me.'
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "Same here" adalah ungkapan informal yang umum digunakan untuk menyetujui apa yang baru saja dikatakan orang lain, artinya "saya juga merasakan hal yang sama" atau "saya juga begitu".
I am so tired today. - Same here.
Saya sangat lelah hari ini. - Saya juga.
EN: 'Same here' is a very friendly and casual way to build rapport with the person you are talking to. It shows empathy and shared experience, which is highly valued in casual English conversations.
EN: To ask if something is necessary, we start the question with the helping verb 'Must', followed by the subject and the base form of the action verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menanyakan apakah sesuatu itu perlu, kita memulai pertanyaan dengan kata kerja bantu "Must" (harus), diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja bentuk dasar.
Must we leave now?
Apakah kita harus pergi sekarang?
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. In short answers, we can stop after 'must' without repeating the main verb (e.g., 'Yes, you must' instead of 'Yes, you must practice').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu modal "must" digunakan untuk menyatakan kewajiban atau keharusan yang kuat (harus). Dalam jawaban singkat, kita bisa langsung mengakhiri setelah "must" tanpa mengulang kata kerja utama di belakangnya (misalnya: gunakan "Yes, you must" daripada "Yes, you must practice").
Must I clean my room? Yes, you must.
Apakah saya harus membersihkan kamar saya? Ya, kamu harus.
EN: 'Practice makes perfect' is a very common English proverb used by teachers, coaches, and parents to encourage learners that continuous effort will lead to mastery. It emphasizes growth mindset over innate talent.
EN: Use the pattern 'worry about + noun' to talk about things that make you feel anxious or nervous.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola kalimat "worry about + kata benda" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang membuat Anda merasa cemas atau khawatir.
I worry about the test.
Saya khawatir tentang ujian.
EN: In sports culture, it is very common and healthy for team members to share their anxieties. Expressing worry allows teammates to offer encouragement and reinforce the idea of playing as a team.
EN: The phrase 'play as a team' uses the preposition 'as' to mean 'in the role of' or 'acting like'. It emphasizes working together cooperatively rather than acting individually.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "play as a team" menggunakan preposisi "as" yang berarti "dalam peran sebagai" atau "dalam kapasitas sebagai". Ini menekankan kerja sama tim, bukan bermain sendiri-sendiri.
In this project, we must work as a team.
Dalam proyek ini, kita harus bekerja sama sebagai satu tim.
EN: In Western sports culture, 'playing as a team' is highly valued. It emphasizes that cooperation, mutual support, and collective effort are more important than individual talent or winning.
EN: Use 'must not' to express that something is strictly forbidden or very important not to do. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "must not" (tidak boleh/sama sekali tidak boleh) untuk menyatakan larangan yang tegas atau sesuatu yang sangat penting dan sama sekali tidak boleh dilakukan. Diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar.
We must not run in the classroom.
Kita sama sekali tidak boleh berlari di dalam kelas.
EN: In sports culture, especially in school teams, emphasizing teamwork and resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued. It shows good sportsmanship and builds character, which is often considered more important than just winning.
EN: The phrase 'again and again' is used to describe an action that is repeated many times, emphasizing persistence or frequency.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "again and again" digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang diulang berkali-kali, menekankan ketekunan atau frekuensi terjadinya (artinya "berulang kali" atau "terus-menerus").
He read the letter again and again.
Dia membaca surat itu berulang kali.
EN: In sports and team environments, emphasizing 'trying again and again' reflects the value of resilience and growth mindset, which is highly encouraged in English-speaking cultures.
EN: The phrase 'do one's best' means to try as hard as you can. You change 'one's' to a possessive adjective like 'my', 'your', 'his', or 'her' depending on who is doing the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "do one's best" berarti "berusaha semaksimal mungkin" atau "melakukan yang terbaik". Anda perlu mengubah "one's" menjadi kata ganti kepemilikan yang sesuai dengan orang yang berusaha, misalnya "my" (milik saya), "your" (milik kamu), "his" (milik dia laki-laki), atau "her" (milik dia perempuan).
She will do her best to win the game.
Dia akan melakukan yang terbaik untuk memenangkan pertandingan ini.
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, 'doing your best' is often valued just as much as, or even more than, winning. Coaches and teammates frequently use this phrase to encourage each other and reduce pressure, emphasizing personal growth and teamwork over the final score.
EN: The pattern 'Welcome to + noun' is used to greet someone and make them feel invited to a place, group, or event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat "Welcome to + kata benda" digunakan untuk menyambut seseorang dan membuat mereka merasa diterima di suatu tempat, kelompok, atau acara, serta menyampaikan sapaan yang hangat.
Welcome to our school!
Selamat datang di sekolah kami!
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, welcoming a new member warmly is essential for building team spirit and a sense of belonging.
EN: Use 'my' before a noun to show that something belongs to you. It is a possessive adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "my" (milik saya) sebelum kata benda untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu adalah milik Anda. Ini adalah kata sifat kepemilikan.
I love my family.
Saya mencintai keluarga saya.
EN: In English-speaking schools, sports teams and clubs are a major part of student life. Expressing pride and affection for one's team ('my team') is very common and fosters a strong sense of community and belonging.
EN: Use 'after school' to describe activities that happen when the school day ends. It is placed after the action verb and does not need an article like 'the'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "after school" untuk menggambarkan kegiatan yang terjadi setelah jam sekolah berakhir. Biasanya ditempatkan setelah kata kerja tindakan, dan tidak perlu menambahkan kata sandang (seperti "the").
They play basketball after school.
Mereka bermain bola basket setelah pulang sekolah.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, school sports teams and clubs typically practice immediately 'after school' (usually around 3:00 or 3:30 PM). This is a major part of student social life.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that while the first part is true, there is a different or surprising truth in the second part.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua ide yang berlawanan. Ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun bagian pertama adalah fakta, bagian kedua memiliki fakta yang berbeda atau mengejutkan.
I like apples, but I do not like bananas.
Saya suka apel, tetapi saya tidak suka pisang.
EN: The phrase 'no one is perfect' is a common English idiom used to encourage people when they make mistakes, reminding them that everyone has flaws.
EN: We use 'must' followed by a base verb to show that something is very important or necessary to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "must" diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu sangat penting atau harus dilakukan.
You must eat your vegetables.
Kamu harus makan sayur-sayuranmu.
EN: In youth sports in English-speaking cultures, coaches often emphasize 'enjoying the game' and 'having fun' over just winning. This builds team spirit and a healthy attitude toward sports.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two similar ideas or actions. In this sentence, it connects two complete thoughts: 'We win some games' and 'we lose some games'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "and" (dan) untuk menghubungkan dua ide atau tindakan yang serupa. Dalam kalimat ini, kata itu menghubungkan dua gagasan lengkap: "Kami memenangkan beberapa pertandingan" dan "kami kalah dalam beberapa pertandingan".
We play soccer, and we watch movies.
Kami bermain sepak bola, dan kami menonton film.
EN: In sports culture, this phrase reflects a healthy, balanced attitude toward competition. It emphasizes sportsmanship—understanding that winning and losing are both natural parts of playing a game, and the important thing is to enjoy the process and keep trying.
EN: Use 'must not' to express that something is forbidden or strongly advised against. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "must not" (sama sekali tidak boleh) untuk menyatakan larangan atau sesuatu yang sangat disarankan untuk tidak dilakukan. Diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar.
You must not run in the classroom.
Kamu sama sekali tidak boleh berlari di dalam kelas.
EN: In sports culture, especially in school teams, emphasizing teamwork and resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued. It teaches students that losing is a learning experience rather than a failure.
EN: Use 'harder' as the comparative form of 'hard' to describe doing an action with more effort.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "harder" sebagai bentuk perbandingan dari "hard" untuk menggambarkan melakukan suatu tindakan dengan usaha yang lebih besar (lebih giat).
We must study harder for the next test.
Kita harus belajar lebih giat untuk ujian berikutnya.
EN: In sports and team activities, emphasizing collective effort ('together') over individual blame is a key aspect of sportsmanship and team building in English-speaking cultures.
EN: The pattern 'be proud of' is used to show that you feel pleased and satisfied about someone's achievements or qualities.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat "be proud of" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda merasa senang dan puas terhadap seseorang atau sesuatu, merasa bangga atau puas.
She is proud of her brother.
Dia bangga pada adik laki-lakinya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing pride in one's team, friends, or family is very common and highly encouraged to build strong relationships and team spirit.
EN: Use 'this + day of the week' to talk about a day in the current week or the upcoming week.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "this + nama hari" untuk menyatakan hari dalam minggu ini atau hari yang akan datang.
The meeting is this Monday.
Rapatnya pada hari Senin ini.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (without 'to').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu modal "must" digunakan untuk menyatakan kewajiban atau keharusan yang kuat (harus). Diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar (tanpa "to").
We must go to bed now.
Kita harus pergi tidur sekarang.
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask about the price of a single item. 'How much' is the question word for price, followed by the verb 'is' and the singular noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How much is..." untuk menanyakan harga satu barang. "How much" adalah kata tanya untuk harga, diikuti oleh kata kerja bantu "is" dan kata benda tunggal.
How much is this apple?
Berapa harga apel ini?
EN: We use 'It is...' to state the price of an item. 'It' refers to the single item we are talking about.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "It is..." untuk menyatakan harga suatu barang. "It" merujuk pada barang tunggal yang sedang kita bicarakan.
It is ten dollars.
Harganya sepuluh dolar.
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often stated simply as 'one hundred dollars' or just 'a hundred dollars'. When writing, the dollar sign ($) is placed before the number (e.g., $100).
EN: Use the preposition 'for' followed by an amount of money to express the price of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan preposisi "for" diikuti dengan jumlah uang untuk menyatakan harga atau biaya sesuatu.
I bought this book for ten dollars.
Saya membeli buku ini seharga sepuluh dolar.
EN: In many countries, students, children, and seniors often receive discounts on tickets for events, movies, or public transportation. Simply stating 'for fifty' is a common, casual way to express the price without repeating the currency unit.
EN: We use 'Can we + verb' to make a polite suggestion or ask for permission to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "Can we + kata kerja" untuk memberikan saran yang sopan atau meminta izin untuk melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Can we go home now?
Bolehkah kita pulang sekarang?
EN: In Western sports culture, sitting together as friends or a group to watch a game is a key part of the social experience, fostering team spirit and bonding.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita) diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk memberikan saran atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's play tennis after school.
Mari kita bermain tenis bersama setelah pulang sekolah.
EN: Use 'Must we + verb?' to ask if something is required or necessary. It is a formal way to ask about rules or obligations.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Must we + kata kerja bentuk dasar?" untuk menanyakan apakah sesuatu itu diwajibkan atau perlu dilakukan. Ini adalah cara yang formal untuk menanyakan peraturan atau kewajiban.
Must we bring our own rackets?
Apakah kita harus membawa raket sendiri?
EN: In sports culture, wearing the 'team color' (or 'team colors') is a common way for players and fans to show unity, support, and team spirit.
EN: Use 'must' followed by a basic verb to show that something is necessary or required. It is a strong way to say someone has to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Setelah "must" (harus), gunakan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu itu perlu atau diwajibkan. Ini adalah cara yang kuat untuk menyatakan "harus melakukan sesuatu".
You must eat your vegetables.
Kamu harus makan sayur-sayuranmu.
EN: In sports culture, wearing the 'team color' is a common way for fans and players to show unity and support. Blue is a very popular team color in school sports.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (here, 'cheer').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu modal "can" (bisa/dapat) digunakan untuk menyatakan kemampuan atau kemungkinan. Kata kerja ini harus diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar (di sini: "cheer").
We can win the game.
Kita bisa memenangkan pertandingan ini.
EN: In sports culture, 'cheering' is a vital part of showing team spirit and community support. Saying 'Got it!' is a very common, informal way to acknowledge information or instructions in daily English.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: berlatih, latihan
Dalam konteks: khawatir, cemas
Dalam konteks: sempurna, tanpa cacat
Dalam konteks: pelatih
Dalam konteks: merasa bangga, bangga
Dalam konteks: tiket
Dalam konteks: bersorak, berteriak memberi semangat, mendukung
Dalam konteks: memakai, mengenakan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
said to encourage someone to continue to do something many times, so that they will become very good at it
latihan membuat sempurna
to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult
menyerah
to try as hard as you can to do something
melakukan yang terbaik yang saya bisa
feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something you or people connected with you have done or got
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