Would you eat a possum? ‘Ecologically, it’s all very much above board’Apakah Anda mau makan possum? "Secara ekologis, semuanya sangat dapat dibenarkan"
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EN: When using adjectives with words ending in '-thing' (like 'something', 'anything', 'nothing'), the adjective must go AFTER the word, not before it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika kata sifat memodifikasi kata yang berakhiran '-thing' (seperti something, anything, nothing), kata sifat tersebut harus ditempatkan 'setelah' kata tersebut, bukan sebelumnya.
I want to try something delicious at the market.
Saya ingin mencoba sesuatu yang lezat di pasar.
EN: Tasmania is an island state of Australia known for its pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. The Dark Mofo festival, held in Hobart, celebrates the winter solstice with art, food, and light, often featuring unusual or controversial culinary experiences to challenge visitors.
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here to express past ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'eat').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal 'could' di sini digunakan untuk menyatakan kemampuan atau kemungkinan di masa lalu. Kata ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja (dalam kalimat ini, 'eat').
We could see the stars clearly last night.
Kami dapat melihat bintang-bintang dengan sangat jelas tadi malam.
EN: The Dark Mofo Winter Feast is a famous annual food and art festival held in Hobart, Tasmania. It is known for its gothic, dark aesthetic, red lighting, and for showcasing unusual, wild, and exotic local Tasmanian foods, such as wallaby and possum, which are legally harvested and managed under strict ecological guidelines.
EN: The structure 'stood in a queue to [verb]' is used to describe the action of waiting in a line in order to do something. 'To' here introduces the purpose of standing in the queue.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'stood in a queue to [kata kerja]' digunakan untuk menjelaskan tindakan menunggu dalam antrean untuk melakukan sesuatu. 'to' di sini menunjukkan tujuan dari antrean (infinitif untuk menyatakan tujuan).
We stood in a queue to buy movie tickets.
Kami berdiri dalam antrean untuk membeli tiket film.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an overabundant species. While eating possum might seem unusual to tourists, using locally sourced, sustainable wild game is a growing culinary trend in the region, as seen at festivals like Dark Mofo.
EN: We use 'with + noun' to describe what something has inside or what features it has. It is a simple way to add details to a noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'with + kata benda' untuk menjelaskan apa yang ada di dalam sesuatu atau fitur apa yang dimilikinya. Ini adalah cara sederhana untuk menambahkan detail pada kata benda.
He bought a cup of tea with milk.
Dia membeli teh dengan susu.
EN: The word 'Bao' (or baozi) refers to a wide variety of filled buns in Asian cuisine. In Western countries, it has become highly popular in food markets, often referring specifically to Taiwanese 'Gua Bao' (steamed wedge buns filled with meat).
EN: We use the passive voice (was/were + past participle) when we want to focus on the action happening to the subject, rather than who did the action. Here, 'was' is shared by both 'slow-cooked' and 'put'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan kalimat pasif (was/were + past participle) ketika kita ingin fokus pada 'tindakan yang diterima oleh subjek', bukan pada 'siapa yang melakukan tindakan tersebut'. Di sini, 'was' secara bersamaan memodifikasi 'slow-cooked' dan 'put'.
The bread was baked and sold in the morning.
Roti dipanggang dan dijual pada pagi hari.
EN: The word 'bao' refers to the Chinese steamed bun (刈包 / 割包), which has become highly popular in Western food festivals as a trendy street food vessel for various fusion fillings, such as slow-cooked Tasmanian possum.
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past. Regular verbs form the past tense by adding '-ed' to the base form (e.g., 'create' becomes 'created').
Bahasa Indonesia: Simple Past Tense digunakan untuk menjelaskan tindakan yang selesai pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu. Bentuk lampau dari kata kerja beraturan adalah dengan menambahkan '-ed' pada akhir kata kerja (misalnya: 'create' menjadi 'created').
She cooked a delicious dinner yesterday.
Dia memasak makan malam yang lezat kemarin.
EN: Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, Australia. While possums are protected in many parts of Australia, in Tasmania, certain species like the brushtail possum are very common and can be sustainably harvested for meat under strict regulations, which is why local chefs like Jeremy Waterhouse can feature them on their menus.
EN: The phrase 'ago' is used to talk about a specific time in the past, counting back from the present. It is always placed after the time period (e.g., 'three years ago', not 'ago three years').
Bahasa Indonesia: 'ago' (…yang lalu) digunakan untuk menyatakan waktu tertentu di masa lalu yang dihitung mundur dari sekarang. Kata ini harus diletakkan setelah keterangan waktu (misalnya: 'three years ago', bukan 'ago three years').
We moved to this city five years ago.
Kami pindah ke kota ini lima tahun yang lalu.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated and causes significant environmental damage. While eating possum might seem unusual or controversial to some, using it for food is promoted by some local chefs as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: The verb 'think' (past tense: 'thought') can be followed directly by a clause (a mini-sentence with a subject and verb) to show what someone believes. The word 'that' is often left out in casual English.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'think' (bentuk lampau: 'thought') dapat langsung diikuti oleh klausa (kalimat kecil yang mengandung subjek dan kata kerja) untuk menyatakan pikiran atau keyakinan seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggris sehari-hari, kata penghubung 'that' sering dihilangkan.
I thought you were at home.
Saya pikir kamu ada di rumah.
EN: The pattern 'feel + adjective + about + doing something' is used to describe someone's emotions or reactions toward a specific activity. 'About' is a preposition, so the verb that follows must end in '-ing' (gerund).
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'feel + kata sifat + about + kata kerja-ing' digunakan untuk menjelaskan perasaan atau reaksi seseorang terhadap aktivitas tertentu. Karena 'about' adalah kata depan, kata kerja yang mengikutinya harus diberi akhiran -ing untuk menjadi gerund.
She felt excited about traveling to Japan.
Dia sangat bersemangat untuk bepergian ke Jepang.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated, causing ecological damage. While eating possum is very unusual for most Australians and tourists, some chefs promote it as an environmentally friendly, sustainable meat source. However, because possums are commonly seen as cute backyard animals, many people have a strong psychological barrier to eating them.
EN: The pattern 'It takes/took someone time to do something' is used to express how much time is needed for someone to complete an action. 'It' is a placeholder subject, and the real action is introduced by 'to' followed by a verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola kalimat 'It takes/took someone time to do something' digunakan untuk menyatakan berapa lama waktu yang dibutuhkan seseorang untuk menyelesaikan suatu tindakan. 'It' di sini adalah subjek semu, sedangkan tindakan sebenarnya ditunjukkan oleh kata kerja setelah 'to'.
It took me three hours to finish my homework.
Butuh tiga jam bagiku untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumah.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an overpopulated species that causes significant damage to the local ecosystem and forests. While eating possum might seem unusual or even taboo to outsiders, promoting it as a sustainable, organic meat source is seen by some locals as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: Using a gerund (verb + -ing) as the subject of a sentence. When a verb ends in '-ing', it can act like a noun and be the subject of a sentence. It is always treated as singular, so we use 'is'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Penggunaan gerund (kata kerja + -ing) sebagai subjek kalimat. Ketika kata kerja diberi akhiran '-ing', ia dapat berfungsi seperti kata benda sebagai subjek kalimat. Subjek gerund dianggap tunggal, sehingga diikuti oleh kata kerja tunggal 'is'.
Eating vegetables is good for your health.
Makan sayuran baik untuk kesehatan Anda.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum population is very large and can cause ecological imbalance. While eating possum might seem unusual or controversial to outsiders, some locals and chefs promote it as a sustainable, organic meat source that helps manage the pest population, making it 'good for the environment.'
EN: Using 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a state or characteristic. 'Common' is an adjective meaning happening often or found in many places.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan pola 'Subjek + is + Kata Sifat' untuk menjelaskan suatu keadaan atau karakteristik. 'Common' adalah kata sifat yang berarti sering terjadi atau dapat ditemukan di banyak tempat (umum).
Rain is very common in this city.
Hujan di kota ini sangat umum.
EN: The brushtail possum is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia. While protected in mainland Australia, they are very common in Tasmania and are sometimes harvested for meat and fur to help manage their population ecologically.
EN: The idiom 'above board' (often 'open and above board') means honest, legal, and completely transparent, without any secret or illegal activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Idiom 'above board' berarti jujur, legal, dan sepenuhnya transparan, tanpa ada rahasia atau tindakan ilegal.
Don't worry, the entire business deal is completely above board.
Jangan khawatir, transaksi bisnis ini sepenuhnya legal dan transparan.
EN: The idiom 'above board' historically comes from card games, where players keeping their hands 'above the board' (table) showed they were not cheating. In Tasmania, hunting and eating brushtail possums is strictly regulated by government guidelines to ensure sustainability, which is why the chef emphasizes that it is 'above board' (legal and ecologically sound).
EN: When a singular subject (like 'the chef') does two actions, we use 'and' to connect the two verbs. Both verbs must end with '-s' or '-es' in the simple present tense (uses, cooks).
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjek tunggal (seperti 'the chef') melakukan dua tindakan, kita dapat menggunakan 'and' (dan/serta) untuk menghubungkan kedua kata kerja tersebut. Dalam simple present tense, kedua kata kerja tersebut harus diberi akhiran '-s' atau '-es' (misalnya uses, cooks).
She plays the piano and sings beautifully.
Dia bermain piano dan bernyanyi dengan indah.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated and causes environmental damage. While eating possum might seem unusual to outsiders, using it for food is promoted by some local chefs as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: We use 'a few' with plural countable nouns (like 'times', 'days', 'people') to mean 'a small number of' (usually 3 to 5). It has a positive meaning, showing that there are some, unlike 'few' which means 'almost none'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'a few' dengan kata benda jamak yang dapat dihitung (seperti times, days, people) untuk menyatakan 'beberapa' atau 'sejumlah kecil' (biasanya 3 sampai 5). Ini memiliki makna positif, yaitu 'ada beberapa', sedangkan 'few' yang berdiri sendiri berarti 'hampir tidak ada'.
I go to the library a few times each month.
Saya pergi ke perpustakaan beberapa kali setiap bulan.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an abundant species. While eating possum is very unusual for most Australians and tourists, some local chefs promote it as an environmentally friendly, sustainable meat source ('game meat') to help manage the wild population.
EN: We use the Present Simple tense (e.g., 'happens') to talk about regular events, routines, or facts that are true all the time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan Present Simple tense (misalnya, 'happens') untuk menjelaskan peristiwa yang terjadi secara teratur, kebiasaan sehari-hari, atau fakta yang tidak berubah.
The school year starts every September.
Tahun ajaran dimulai setiap bulan September.
EN: Dark Mofo is a famous winter arts and food festival held in Hobart, Tasmania. Because Tasmania is in the Southern Hemisphere, winter occurs from June to August, making this a unique mid-year winter celebration.
EN: The phrase 'be famous for' is used to describe what a person, place, or thing is well-known for. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'be famous for' (terkenal karena) digunakan untuk menjelaskan apa yang membuat seseorang, tempat, atau hal menjadi dikenal. Frasa ini diikuti oleh kata benda atau gerund (kata kerja + -ing).
The city is famous for its beautiful beaches.
Kota ini terkenal karena pantainya yang indah.
EN: The Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania is famous for its dark, gothic, and winter-themed art installations, light shows, and unusual culinary experiences. It celebrates the winter solstice and embraces things that are alternative and avant-garde.
EN: Using 'with' to describe what is on or accompanying an object. In the phrase 'long tables with candles', 'with' means 'having' or 'decorated with' candles.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'with' untuk menggambarkan sesuatu yang ada pada atau menyertai suatu objek. Dalam frasa 'long tables with candles', 'with' menunjukkan bahwa meja panjang tersebut 'memiliki' atau 'dihiasi' lilin.
He likes to drink tea with honey.
Dia suka teh dengan madu.
EN: The Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania is known for its gothic and moody aesthetic, which is why the market is decorated with red lights and candles to create a dark, warm, and mysterious winter atmosphere.
EN: We use 'like' to give examples. It has the same meaning as 'such as' and is followed by nouns or noun phrases.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'like' untuk memberikan contoh. Ini memiliki arti yang sama dengan 'such as' (misalnya) dan diikuti oleh kata benda atau frasa kata benda.
I like sweet fruits like mangoes and strawberries.
Saya suka buah-buahan manis, seperti mangga dan stroberi.
EN: In Australia, wallaby is a common native animal similar to a small kangaroo. While eating wallaby or kangaroo meat might seem unusual to international visitors, it is a sustainable and lean source of protein that can be found in Australian supermarkets and specialty food festivals.
EN: The pattern 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to talk about a single person, place, or thing that belongs to a group of the highest degree. Remember that the noun following this pattern must always be plural (e.g., 'dishes', not 'dish').
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata benda jamak' digunakan untuk menyatakan 'satu' dari kelompok yang mencapai tingkat tertinggi. Perhatikan bahwa kata benda setelah pola ini harus dalam bentuk jamak (misalnya: gunakan 'dishes' bukan 'dish').
She is one of the smartest students in our class.
Dia adalah salah satu siswa yang paling cerdas di kelas kami.
EN: The 'bao' mentioned here refers to the traditional Asian steamed bun (often known as gua bao), which has gained immense popularity in Western food festivals as a trendy street food vessel for various fusion fillings, including local Australian wild game like possum.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: tidak biasa, unik
Dalam konteks: antrean, barisan
Dalam konteks: membujuk, meyakinkan
Dalam konteks: lingkungan alam
Dalam konteks: umum, lazim
Dalam konteks: dari sudut pandang ekologi
Dalam konteks: eksotis, aneh
Dalam konteks: populer; disukai banyak orang
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
cooked slowly over a low heat for a long time
dimasak perlahan, direbus dengan api kecil dalam waktu lama
legal, honest, and open; without deceit
sah dan adil, jujur dan terbuka
to wait in a line of people
mengantre