Urban LivingKehidupan Kota
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EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (words ending in -s) to talk about a large number of things or people.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'many' bersama kata benda jamak (kata yang diakhiri dengan -s) untuk membicarakan orang atau benda dalam jumlah banyak.
Many students study English.
Banyak siswa belajar bahasa Inggris.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'big cities' like New York or London are often referred to as 'the city' by people living nearby.
EN: Use 'have' or 'has' to show that something exists in a place or belongs to someone. For plural subjects like 'Cities', we use 'have'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'have' atau 'has' untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu ada di suatu tempat atau dimiliki oleh seseorang. Gunakan 'have' jika subjeknya jamak (misalnya Cities).
Big houses have many rooms.
Rumah besar memiliki banyak kamar.
EN: In English, 'jobs' is a countable noun, so we use 'many'. If we were talking about 'work' in general, we would use 'much work' because 'work' is often uncountable.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to show the purpose or reason for an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'for' yang diikuti kata benda untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau alasan dari suatu tindakan.
I go to the store for milk.
Saya pergi ke toko untuk membeli susu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'moving for work' is a very common life event, often involving moving between different states or provinces.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a word that describes it (an adjective).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang mendeskripsikannya.
The park is big.
Taman ini besar.
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'in addition'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'too' digunakan di akhir kalimat untuk mengartikan 'juga' atau 'selain itu'.
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka apel.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, while cities offer opportunities, there is a common narrative about the 'hustle' and high cost of living being a significant challenge.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Rent) with a word that describes it (expensive).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Rent) dengan kata yang menjelaskannya (expensive).
Food is expensive here.
Makanan di sini mahal.
EN: In many major English-speaking cities like New York or London, high rent is a very common topic of daily conversation and a significant part of the cost of living.
EN: When the subject is one person or thing (he, she, it, or a singular noun), we add 's' to the verb in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya berupa satu orang atau satu benda (he, she, it, atau kata benda tunggal), tambahkan 's' pada kata kerja bentuk saat ini (present tense).
This car costs five thousand dollars.
Mobil ini harganya lima ribu dolar.
EN: In many major English-speaking cities like New York or London, 'studio apartments' (one room for living, sleeping, and cooking) are very common and still quite expensive due to high demand.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about general facts or habits. When the subject is plural (like 'Some people'), use the base form of the verb without adding '-s'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Present Simple' untuk membicarakan fakta umum atau kebiasaan. Jika subjeknya jamak (seperti Some people), gunakan bentuk dasar kata kerja tanpa menambahkan -s.
They live in the city.
Mereka tinggal di kota.
EN: In many big Western cities, 'sharing an apartment' with roommates (even strangers) is a very common way to manage high rent costs.
EN: Use the pattern 'share (something) with (someone)' to talk about using or paying for something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola 'share (something) with (someone)' untuk membicarakan tentang menggunakan atau membayar sesuatu bersama orang lain.
I share a room with my brother.
Saya berbagi kamar dengan kakak laki-laki saya.
EN: In many big cities where rent is high, 'flatsharing' or having roommates is a very common lifestyle for young professionals and students.
EN: Use 'cheaper' (cheap + er) to compare two things. It means something costs less money than another option.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan er setelah kata sifat cheap untuk membuat bentuk komparatif yang berarti "lebih murah". Gunakan kata ini saat membandingkan dua pilihan.
This bag is cheaper than that one.
Tas ini lebih murah daripada yang itu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, sharing expenses like rent or utilities is a common way for young professionals and students to afford living in expensive cities.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense for habits or things that happen regularly. Add 'every day' at the end of the sentence to show how often.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Present Simple' untuk menceritakan kebiasaan atau hal yang terjadi secara rutin. Tambahkan 'every day' di akhir kalimat untuk menunjukkan frekuensinya.
I drink coffee every day.
Saya minum kopi setiap hari.
EN: In many big cities, 'commuting' often implies a long journey using public transport like trains or buses, rather than just a short walk.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang menjelaskannya.
The bus is slow.
Busnya lambat.
EN: In many big cities, 'commute' refers to the daily journey between home and work, which is a major part of urban life and often involves public transport or heavy traffic.
EN: Use the verb 'take' when talking about using public transportation like buses, trains, or taxis.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja 'take' saat berbicara tentang menggunakan transportasi umum seperti bus, kereta, atau taksi.
I take the train to school.
Saya naik kereta ke sekolah.
EN: In many big cities, taking the bus is a very common way to commute because driving and parking can be very expensive and difficult.
EN: Use 'take' with transportation (bus, train, taxi) to say how you travel.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'take' bersama transportasi (bus, kereta, taksi) untuk mengungkapkan cara Anda bepergian.
I take the bus to school.
Saya naik bus ke sekolah.
EN: In many big cities, taking the train is often faster than driving because of heavy traffic.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a situation or state. The pattern is: [Subject] + is + [Adjective].
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menggambarkan suatu situasi atau keadaan. Polanya adalah: [Subject] + is + [Adjective].
The weather is cold.
Cuacanya dingin.
EN: In many big cities, 'rush hour' refers to the times in the morning and evening when traffic is at its worst due to people commuting to work.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang mendeskripsikannya.
The park is big.
Taman ini besar.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a 'neighborhood' refers not just to the location, but to the sense of community and safety among neighbors.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + Verb + Object' to say what people want. In this sentence, 'People' is the subject, 'want' is the action, and 'safe streets' is what they want.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola 'Subject + Verb + Object' untuk mengungkapkan apa yang diinginkan orang-orang. Dalam kalimat ini, 'People' adalah subjek, 'want' adalah kata kerja, dan 'safe streets' adalah objek yang diinginkan.
Children want cold juice.
Anak-anak menginginkan jus dingin.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'safe streets' refers not only to low crime rates but also to pedestrian-friendly areas with good lighting and traffic safety.
EN: The word 'want' is used to express a desire for something. The basic pattern is: Subject + want + Object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'want' digunakan untuk mengungkapkan keinginan akan sesuatu. Pola dasarnya adalah: Subject + want + Object.
I want a new car.
Saya menginginkan mobil baru.
EN: In many Western cities, 'walkability' (having shops and parks within walking distance) is a highly valued feature for a neighborhood.
EN: In English, when the subject is singular (like 'infrastructure'), we add an 's' to the end of the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, jika subjeknya tunggal (seperti 'infrastructure') dan menyatakan fakta, tambahkan 's' di akhir kata kerja.
The sun shines every day.
Matahari bersinar setiap hari.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'infrastructure' is a common topic in news and politics, referring to things like roads, bridges, and public transport that keep a city running.
EN: Use 'are' when you talk about more than one thing (plural subjects).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'are' saat subjeknya jamak (lebih dari satu hal).
Apples and bananas are fruit.
Apel dan pisang adalah buah-buahan.
EN: In English, when listing three or more items, we use commas after each item except the last one, which is preceded by 'and'.
EN: Use 'has' when the subject is a singular thing or idea (like 'City life'). It shows that something possesses a quality or feature.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'has' saat subjeknya adalah satu benda atau ide tunggal (seperti 'City life') untuk menunjukkan kepemilikan suatu sifat atau karakteristik.
The park has many trees.
Taman ini memiliki banyak pohon.
EN: In English, it is common to balance a sentence by mentioning both 'good and bad' or 'pros and cons' to show a fair opinion.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two adjectives that describe the same subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua kata sifat yang menjelaskan subjek yang sama.
The coffee is hot and sweet.
Kopi ini panas dan manis.
EN: In English, 'busy' can be positive (lively) or negative (crowded), but 'noisy' is almost always negative. Together, they describe the typical sensory overload of urban life.
EN: Use 'have' to show that something exists or belongs to a place. Use 'things to do' to describe activities or actions available.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'have' untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu ada atau dimiliki oleh suatu tempat. 'things to do' digunakan untuk menggambarkan kegiatan atau aktivitas yang bisa dilakukan.
The park has many things to do.
Taman ini memiliki banyak hal yang bisa dilakukan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'things to do' is a very common phrase used to talk about entertainment, hobbies, and social activities available in a location.
EN: Use the plural form (adding -s) when talking about things in general, rather than one specific thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk jamak (menambahkan -s) saat membicarakan hal-hal secara umum, bukan satu hal tertentu.
I like books and movies.
Saya suka buku dan film.
EN: In many big cities, visiting museums and dining out are core parts of social life and weekend leisure activities.
EN: Use 'never' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are) to say that something happens zero percent of the time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'never' setelah verb 'be' (am, is, are) untuk menyatakan bahwa sesuatu tidak pernah terjadi sama sekali.
He is never late.
Dia tidak pernah terlambat.
EN: In English, using 'never' with an exclamation mark is a common way to express strong positive enthusiasm about a place or experience.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menyenangkan, menggairahkan
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Dalam konteks: apartemen
Dalam konteks: perjalanan ke tempat kerja/sekolah
Dalam konteks: lalu lintas
Dalam konteks: lingkungan sekitar; pemukiman
Dalam konteks: infrastruktur
Dalam konteks: listrik
Dalam konteks: museum
Dalam konteks: membosankan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To live in the same apartment with other people to split the cost.
Berbagi apartemen
The journey of traveling between one's home and place of work.
Pergi bekerja (komuter)
To be very expensive.
Memakan banyak biaya; harganya mahal
Close to a particular place.
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