EN: The structure 'Subject + is + adjective' is used to describe the current state or condition of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'Subjek + is + kata sifat' digunakan untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau kondisi saat ini dari sesuatu.
The museum is open today.
Museum ini buka hari ini.
EN: The French rail network is famous for its scenic routes, especially in the Alps region. 'Open again' refers to the reopening of tracks after maintenance or seasonal closures.
EN: The prefix 're-' is added to the beginning of a verb to mean 'again'. In this sentence, 'reopened' means 'opened again'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Awalan 're-' ditambahkan di awal kata kerja untuk berarti 'lagi'. Dalam kalimat ini, 'reopened' berarti 'dibuka kembali'.
Please reread the instructions.
Tolong baca ulang instruksinya.
EN: The 'Train des Merveilles' is a famous tourist train in the French Alps. The name reflects the 'marvelous' mountain scenery passengers see during the trip.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'to + kata kerja' (infinitif) untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau alasan mengapa seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan.
I went to the store to buy milk.
Saya pergi ke toko untuk membeli susu.
EN: In Europe, many historic train lines require long periods of maintenance due to their age and the difficult mountain terrain they cross.
EN: The pattern 'from A to B' is used to describe the starting point and the destination of a journey or movement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'from A to B' digunakan untuk menggambarkan titik awal dan tujuan dari sebuah perjalanan atau perpindahan.
I walk from my house to the park every morning.
Setiap pagi saya berjalan kaki dari rumah saya ke taman.
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The train route mentioned is famous for its dramatic change in landscape from the Mediterranean coast to the high mountains.
EN: Using 'on' for locations along a coast or line. We use 'on' to describe a place that is situated along a border, a river, or a coastline.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'on' untuk lokasi di sepanjang pantai atau garis. Kita menggunakan 'on' untuk menggambarkan tempat yang terletak di sepanjang perbatasan, sungai, atau pantai.
The hotel is on the beach.
Hotel ini terletak di tepi pantai.
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department and is famous for its beautiful waterfront called the 'Promenade des Anglais'. It is a major tourist hub in the French Riviera.
EN: The verbs 'takes' and 'covers' use the 's' ending because the subject 'The train journey' is singular (it). This is the Present Simple tense used for facts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'takes' dan 'covers' menggunakan akhiran 's' karena subjek 'The train journey' berbentuk tunggal (it). Ini adalah present simple tense yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan fakta.
The flight takes five hours.
Perjalanan pesawat ini memakan waktu lima jam.
EN: Present Simple Tense for Facts: We use the present simple tense (verb + s/es for singular subjects) to describe facts or regular situations that are always true.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Simple Tense untuk Fakta: Kita menggunakan present simple tense (kata kerja + s/es untuk subjek tunggal) untuk menggambarkan fakta atau keadaan yang selalu benar.
The sun rises in the east.
Matahari terbit dari timur.
EN: The Train des Merveilles is famous for its steep incline, as it travels from the sea level of Nice up into the high peaks of the French Alps, showcasing impressive 19th-century engineering.
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about a specific item within a group of top-tier things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata benda jamak' untuk mendeskripsikan salah satu dari sekelompok orang yang memiliki karakteristik paling tinggi.
He is one of the tallest players on the team.
Dia adalah salah satu pemain tertinggi di tim.
EN: Train travel is a very popular and scenic way to explore Europe, with many historic routes like this one dating back to the 19th century.
EN: Use 'more than' followed by a number to express that a quantity is greater than that specific amount.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "more than" diikuti angka untuk menyatakan bahwa jumlah lebih besar atau lebih dari nilai tertentu tersebut.
There are more than 20 students in the classroom.
Ada lebih dari 20 siswa di dalam kelas.
EN: The high number of bridges and tunnels is typical for European mountain railways built in the late 19th century, showcasing the impressive engineering required to navigate the difficult terrain of the Alps.
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to show a result or consequence. It connects a cause (starting in 1883) with a result (it is very old).
Bahasa Indonesia: Konjungsi "so" digunakan untuk menunjukkan hasil atau konsekuensi. Ini menghubungkan penyebab (dimulai pada tahun 1883) dengan hasil (sangat tua).
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
Saat itu sedang hujan, jadi saya tinggal di rumah.
EN: The late 19th century was a golden age for railway construction in Europe. Many scenic routes used today, like those in the French Alps, were engineering marvels of that era.
EN: Appositives: Using a noun phrase after a comma to give more information about a place or person.
Bahasa Indonesia: Apositif: Menggunakan frasa kata benda setelah koma untuk memberikan informasi tambahan tentang tempat atau orang sebelumnya.
I live in Taipei, a big city in Taiwan.
Saya tinggal di Taipei, yang merupakan kota besar di Taiwan.
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. It is famous for its sunny weather and the 'Promenade des Anglais' along the coast.
EN: The verb 'change to' is used to describe a transformation or a shift from one state or appearance to another.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kata kerja 'change to' digunakan untuk menggambarkan transformasi atau pergeseran dari satu keadaan atau penampilan ke keadaan lainnya.
The traffic light changes to red.
Lampu lalu lintas berubah menjadi merah.
EN: This sentence highlights the rapid transition from the urban French Riviera (Nice) to the rural Alpine foothills, which is a key selling point of the Train des Merveilles.
EN: The preposition 'with' is used to describe features or characteristics of a noun (e.g., houses with red roofs).
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi "with" digunakan untuk menggambarkan fitur atau karakteristik dari sebuah kata benda (contoh: rumah dengan atap merah).
I like the girl with blue eyes.
Saya suka gadis yang bermata biru itu.
EN: The red roofs mentioned are typical of the Mediterranean and Alpine architecture in Southern France, often made of terracotta tiles.
EN: Using 'comparative + and + comparative' (e.g., bigger and bigger) describes something that is changing continuously over time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan "komparatif + and + komparatif" (contoh: bigger and bigger) untuk menggambarkan sesuatu yang terus berubah seiring waktu, sering diterjemahkan sebagai "semakin..." dalam bahasa Indonesia.
The weather is getting colder and colder.
Cuaca semakin lama semakin dingin.
EN: In the context of the French Alps, this sentence captures the dramatic shift in landscape as the train moves from the Mediterranean coast into the high mountains.
EN: The subject 'The views' is plural, so we use the plural verb 'are'. Prepositional phrases like 'from the train windows' describe the subject but do not change the verb form.
Bahasa Indonesia: Subjek "The views" berbentuk jamak, jadi kita menggunakan kata kerja jamak "are". Frasa preposisional "from the train windows" digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan subjek, dan tidak memengaruhi perubahan tunggal/jamak kata kerja.
The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
Bunga-bunga di taman itu indah.
EN: In Europe, scenic train routes are a popular way to travel. The 'Train des Merveilles' is famous for its high altitude and dramatic mountain views, which is why the 'windows' are mentioned as a key part of the experience.
EN: Appositives: Using a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'a small medieval town...' explains what 'Tende' is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Apositif: Menggunakan koma untuk menambahkan informasi ekstra tentang kata benda. Di sini, 'sebuah kota kecil abad pertengahan...' menjelaskan apa itu 'Tende'.
My friend, a talented singer, lives in London.
Teman saya, seorang penyanyi berbakat, tinggal di London.
EN: Tende is a historic village in the French Alps that has changed hands between France and Italy several times throughout history, which is why it has a unique 'medieval' character and mixed cultural heritage.
EN: The word 'near' is a preposition used to describe that something is a short distance away from another place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'near' adalah preposisi yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan bahwa sesuatu berada pada jarak dekat dari tempat lain.
The hotel is near the train station.
Hotel ini dekat dengan stasiun kereta api.
EN: The Mercantour national park is one of the most famous parks in France, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful hiking trails in the Alps.
EN: The structure 'go + -ing' is used to talk about activities, especially sports or hobbies that involve moving from one place to another.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'go + -ing' digunakan untuk membicarakan aktivitas, terutama olahraga atau hobi yang melibatkan gerakan.
We often go swimming in the summer.
Kami sering pergi berenang di musim panas.
EN: The Mercantour national park is a popular destination for hikers in France. Taking the train to reach hiking trails is a common and eco-friendly way to travel in Europe.
EN: Use 'because of' before a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "because of" sebelum kata benda atau frasa kata benda untuk memberikan alasan atas sesuatu.
The game was cancelled because of the rain.
Pertandingan dibatalkan karena hujan.
EN: The 'scenic route' refers to the Train des Merveilles, which is a major driver for tourism in the French Alps, helping small mountain towns like Tende survive economically.
EN: The pattern 'a great way to + verb' is used to describe an excellent method or opportunity to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola "a great way to + kata kerja" digunakan untuk menggambarkan metode atau kesempatan yang sangat baik untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Reading books is a great way to learn new words.
Membaca buku adalah cara yang bagus untuk mempelajari kosakata baru.
EN: The French Alps are a major mountain range in Europe. They are famous for skiing in winter and hiking or scenic train rides in summer.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: pemandangan yang indah
Dalam konteks: dibuka kembali
Dalam konteks: mencakup (jarak atau wilayah)
Dalam konteks: mendaki; naik
Dalam konteks: tujuan
Dalam konteks: abad pertengahan
Dalam konteks: mendaki; hiking
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan
Dalam konteks: pohon kastanye
Dalam konteks: jembatan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A way or road that is chosen because it has beautiful scenery.
Rute panorama
An area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife.
Taman nasional
A place to which people travel for a holiday or vacation.
Destinasi wisata
The land along the edge of the sea in the southern part of a country.
Pantai selatan