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EN: Using 'and' to connect two nouns in a title or list.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua kata benda dalam judul atau daftar.
Pros and Cons
Kelebihan dan Kekurangan
EN: In English articles, titles often use the format 'A and B' to summarize the main themes of the text.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about things that happen regularly or every year.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang terjadi secara teratur atau setiap tahun.
We visit our grandparents every summer.
Kami mengunjungi kakek dan nenek kami setiap musim panas.
EN: The trend of moving from rural areas to cities is called 'urbanization'. In many English-speaking countries, this is a common topic when discussing economy and housing.
EN: Use comparative adjectives (ending in -er) to compare two things or show improvement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan adjective bentuk komparatif (berakhiran -er) untuk membandingkan dua hal atau menunjukkan peningkatan.
I need a bigger house for my family.
Saya membutuhkan rumah yang lebih besar untuk keluarga saya.
EN: In many cultures, moving to big cities is seen as the primary way to achieve upward social mobility and career success.
EN: Use 'not always' to show that something is true some of the time, but not all of the time. This is called partial negation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "not always" untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu benar pada waktu-waktu tertentu, tetapi tidak selalu demikian. Ini disebut dengan negasi parsial.
The weather is not always sunny in London.
Cuaca di London tidak selalu cerah.
EN: In many Western cultures, while big cities offer excitement, there is a strong cultural narrative about the 'struggle' of urban living, such as high costs and fast pace, which this sentence reflects.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about facts or things that happen regularly. The word 'often' is a frequency adverb that usually comes before the main verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk mendeskripsikan fakta atau hal-hal yang terjadi secara teratur. 'often' adalah kata keterangan frekuensi, biasanya diletakkan sebelum kata kerja utama.
Students often study in the library.
Siswa sering belajar di perpustakaan.
EN: In many Western countries, 'housing and transportation' are the two biggest expenses for people living in major cities like New York or London. Sharing an apartment (roommates) is a very common cultural practice to manage these costs.
EN: Use 'will + verb' to talk about future plans, intentions, or things that are going to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will + verb" untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan, niat, atau hal-hal yang akan terjadi.
The teacher will explain the homework tomorrow.
Guru akan menjelaskan tugas itu besok.
EN: In academic or formal writing, 'This article will talk about' is a common way to introduce the thesis or main points. In very formal contexts, writers might use 'This article will discuss' instead.
EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a sentence turns an action into a subject (Gerund). It is treated as a single thing, so we use 'is'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan kata kerja "-ing" (gerund) di awal kalimat mengubah suatu tindakan menjadi subjek. Kata ini dianggap tunggal, sehingga diikuti oleh "is".
Learning English is fun.
Belajar bahasa Inggris sangat menyenangkan.
EN: In many Western countries, finding an apartment often requires a credit check and a security deposit, which can be a significant 'challenge' for new residents or international students.
EN: Use 'usually' before an adjective to describe how often something is true. It follows the verb 'to be' (is/am/are).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "usually" sebelum adjective untuk mendeskripsikan seberapa sering sesuatu itu benar terjadi. Dalam kalimat yang mengandung to be (is/am/are), biasanya diletakkan setelah to be.
The weather is usually sunny in July.
Cuaca di bulan Juli biasanya sangat cerah.
EN: In many Western countries, rent is the largest monthly expense for urban residents, often taking up 30-50% of their income.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about a possibility or something that is generally true in certain situations.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" untuk membicarakan suatu kemungkinan, atau sesuatu yang umumnya benar dalam situasi tertentu.
Eating out every day can be expensive.
Makan di luar setiap hari bisa jadi mahal.
EN: In many major global cities like New York, London, or Tokyo, 'a lot of money' for a small apartment can mean more than 50% of a person's monthly income.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "to + verb" (infinitive) untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau alasan seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan.
I go to the gym to stay healthy.
Saya pergi ke gym untuk menjaga kesehatan.
EN: In many expensive global cities (like New York, London, or Taipei), 'flatsharing' or having roommates is a very common lifestyle for young professionals and students to manage high living costs.
EN: Use 'It is + adjective + to + verb' to talk about an action. 'It' is a placeholder, and the real action comes after 'to'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is + adjective + to + verb" untuk membicarakan suatu tindakan. 'It' di sini adalah subjek formal, sedangkan tindakan yang sebenarnya (subjek asli) berada di bagian setelah 'to'.
It is healthy to drink water every day.
Minum air setiap hari itu sehat.
EN: In Western urban planning, 'neighborhoods' are often distinct communities with their own character. Safety and noise levels are top priorities for families when moving to a new city.
EN: Use 'will have' to describe things that are expected to exist or be present in a certain situation or place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will have" untuk mendeskripsikan hal-hal yang diperkirakan ada atau hadir dalam situasi atau tempat tertentu.
This hotel will have a swimming pool and a gym.
Hotel ini akan memiliki kolam renang dan gym.
EN: In many Western urban planning contexts, a 'good neighborhood' is often defined by its 'walkability'—the ability to reach essential services like shops and schools on foot.
EN: Use 'another' + singular noun to talk about one more thing of the same type.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "another" + kata benda tunggal untuk membicarakan "satu lagi" hal dari jenis yang sama.
I want another cup of coffee.
Saya ingin minum secangkir kopi lagi.
EN: In many Western countries, 'transportation' often refers to the struggle between choosing public transit (buses/trains) versus the high cost and traffic of driving a personal car.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things that happen regularly. Add 'every day' at the end to show how often.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk membicarakan kebiasaan atau hal-hal yang terjadi secara teratur. Tambahkan "every day" di akhir kalimat untuk menunjukkan frekuensi.
I drink coffee every day.
Saya minum kopi setiap hari.
EN: In many big cities, 'commuting' is a major part of daily life, often involving long hours on trains or buses due to high housing costs in city centers.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or happen sometimes.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang mungkin terjadi atau terkadang terjadi.
The weather can be very cold in winter.
Cuaca di musim dingin bisa jadi sangat dingin.
EN: In many large global cities, a one-hour commute is considered normal. People often use this time to read, listen to podcasts, or rest.
EN: Use 'Comparative Adjective + than' to compare two things. For short words like 'cheap', add '-er' to the end.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Adjective Komparatif + than" untuk membandingkan dua hal. Untuk kata yang pendek seperti 'cheap', cukup tambahkan '-er' di akhir kata.
Apples are healthier than candy.
Apel lebih sehat daripada permen.
EN: In many large international cities, public transportation is often encouraged over driving to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
EN: Frequency adverbs like 'sometimes' usually come after the 'be' verb (am, is, are).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata keterangan frekuensi seperti 'sometimes' biasanya diletakkan setelah to be (am, is, are).
The bus is sometimes late in the morning.
Bus ini terkadang terlambat di pagi hari.
EN: In many Western cities, 'public transportation' refers primarily to buses and subways. In some areas, it is seen as less convenient than driving, which is why the sentence mentions it can be 'slow' or 'crowded'.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe a change or a result. It follows the pattern: make + something + adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'make' dapat digunakan dengan objek dan adjective untuk mendeskripsikan suatu perubahan atau hasil. Polanya adalah: make + sesuatu + adjective.
The new park makes the city beautiful.
Taman baru ini membuat kota menjadi indah.
EN: In many Western cities, 'infrastructure' often refers to public transit systems like subways and buses, which are essential for daily life due to high traffic congestion.
EN: Use 'with' to describe what something has or includes. It helps add detail to the subject of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'with' untuk mendeskripsikan apa yang dimiliki atau mencakup sesuatu. Kata ini membantu menambahkan detail pada subjek kalimat.
The house with a big garden is very beautiful.
Rumah dengan taman yang luas itu sangat indah.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'infrastructure' like trains and roads is a major topic when discussing the quality of life in a city.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject and before the main verb to add a new piece of information to a topic.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "also" setelah subjek dan sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menambahkan informasi baru.
He also likes playing basketball.
Dia juga suka bermain basket.
EN: In English, 'good things' is a very common, simple way to describe advantages or benefits in casual conversation.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. Follow it with a plural noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'There are' untuk menyatakan bahwa ada lebih dari satu benda. Diikuti oleh kata benda jamak.
There are many trees in the park.
Ada banyak pohon di taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, urban living is highly valued for its 'walkability' and access to diverse cultural activities like those mentioned in the sentence.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are possible or things you are able to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang mungkin terjadi atau kemampuan yang Anda miliki.
You can see many stars at night.
Anda dapat melihat banyak bintang di malam hari.
EN: Big cities are often called 'melting pots' because they bring together people from many different backgrounds, as mentioned in this sentence.
EN: Use the 'Past Simple' tense to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past (like 'last year'). For the verb 'build', the past form is 'built'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Past Simple' untuk membicarakan tindakan yang terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu pada waktu tertentu (misalnya "dua tahun lalu"). Bentuk lampau dari kata kerja build adalah built.
They built a big library in my town two years ago.
Dua tahun lalu, mereka membangun sebuah perpustakaan besar di kota saya.
EN: In many modern cities, building 'bike paths' is a sign of promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing pollution. It reflects a global trend toward 'green' urban planning.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe a change in state. The pattern is: make + someone/something + adjective.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'make' dapat digunakan dengan objek dan adjective untuk mendeskripsikan perubahan keadaan. Polanya adalah: make + seseorang/sesuatu + adjective.
The music made me happy.
Musik ini membuat saya merasa bahagia.
EN: In urban planning, 'neighborhoods' often refer to small, local communities within a large city where people feel a sense of belonging.
EN: When using the verb 'enjoy', the following action must be in the '-ing' form (gerund).
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat menggunakan kata kerja 'enjoy', tindakan yang mengikutinya harus dalam bentuk '-ing' (gerund).
I enjoy listening to music.
Saya suka mendengarkan musik.
EN: In many Western urban cultures, spending time in public parks and green spaces is a highly valued part of daily life for mental and physical health.
EN: Use 'can be' to talk about possibilities or general truths. It shows that something is possible in some situations.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can be" untuk membicarakan kemungkinan atau kebenaran umum. Ini menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu memungkinkan dalam situasi tertentu.
Learning English can be fun.
Belajar bahasa Inggris bisa sangat menyenangkan.
EN: Use 'will need to' to talk about something that is necessary to do in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will need to" untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang perlu dilakukan di masa depan.
You will need to buy a ticket before you get on the train.
Anda perlu membeli tiket terlebih dahulu sebelum naik kereta.
EN: In many Western countries, it is recommended that rent should not exceed 30% of your monthly income to maintain a healthy budget.
EN: Use 'Try to + verb' to suggest an action that someone should attempt to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Try to + verb" untuk menyarankan suatu tindakan yang sebaiknya dicoba oleh seseorang.
Try to eat more vegetables every day.
Cobalah makan lebih banyak sayur setiap hari.
EN: In Western urban planning, 'neighborhoods' often have distinct identities and community centers, which is why choosing the right one is considered a major lifestyle decision.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a base verb to give advice, instructions, or commands. There is no 'you' subject because it is understood.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah (imperative sentence) dimulai dengan kata kerja dasar untuk memberikan saran, petunjuk, atau perintah. Subjek 'you' dihilangkan dalam kalimat ini.
Eat more vegetables for your health.
Makanlah lebih banyak sayuran demi kesehatan Anda.
EN: In many Western cities, 'public transportation' refers to buses, subways (the tube/metro), and light rails. Understanding the system is considered a key step for newcomers to gain independence.
EN: Use 'With + [Noun Phrase]' at the beginning of a sentence to show the condition or tool that makes something possible.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "With + [Frasa Kata Benda]" di awal kalimat untuk menunjukkan kondisi atau sarana untuk mencapai sesuatu, yang berarti "Dengan...".
With hard work, you can learn English well.
Dengan kerja keras, Anda dapat menguasai bahasa Inggris dengan baik.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'planning' (especially financial budgeting) is seen as a key step to successfully moving to a new city, as costs can be much higher than in rural areas.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Kesempatan; mengacu pada waktu atau keadaan yang memungkinkan Anda melakukan sesuatu atau mencapai suatu tujuan.
Dalam konteks: Penghuni/warga; orang yang tinggal di tempat tertentu.
Dalam konteks: Perkotaan; berkaitan dengan kehidupan di kota.
Dalam konteks: Mahal; membutuhkan biaya atau uang yang banyak.
Dalam konteks: Lingkungan sekitar/pemukiman.
Dalam konteks: Bepergian/berangkat kerja; mengacu pada proses perjalanan pulang pergi antara rumah dan tempat kerja.
Dalam konteks: Infrastruktur; fasilitas dasar seperti jalan raya, rel kereta api, listrik, dan lain-lain.
Dalam konteks: Kebudayaan; mengacu pada adat istiadat dan gaya hidup berbagai negara atau kelompok.
Dalam konteks: Anggaran; mengacu pada jumlah total uang yang direncanakan untuk dikeluarkan.
Dalam konteks: Pengalaman; mengacu pada hal-hal yang pernah dialami.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Buses, trains, and other forms of transport available to the general public.
Transportasi umum
To keep money for future use or to avoid spending it.
Menghemat uang / Menabung
To deal with or confront difficult situations.
Menghadapi masalah
To use time doing a specific activity or being in a specific place.
Menghabiskan waktu
The lifestyle, social conditions, and environmental factors specific to residing in high-density city areas.
Kehidupan perkotaan / Tempat tinggal di kota
A housing arrangement where multiple people (roommates) live in the same unit to split the cost of rent and utilities.
Apartemen bersama / Sewa apartemen bersama