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EN: To ask a question with the verb 'to be' (am/is/are), we put the verb before the subject. For example, 'You are...' becomes 'Are you...?'
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk membuat pertanyaan dengan kata kerja 'to be' (am/is/are), kita letakkan kata kerja tersebut sebelum subjek. Contohnya, 'You are...' (kamu adalah/kamu sedang...) menjadi pertanyaan 'Are you...?' (apakah kamu...?)
Are you ready?
Apakah kamu siap?
EN: In online chats or phone calls, 'Are you there?' is a very common and friendly way to check if the other person is available to talk, similar to 'Are you online?' or 'Do you have a moment?'
EN: Use the preposition 'from' to show the place where someone or something starts or comes from.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan "from" untuk menunjukkan asal atau titik awal seseorang atau sesuatu.
I am from Taiwan.
Saya berasal dari Taiwan.
EN: In online group chats or video calls, it is very common to say 'Hello from [Location]' to let people know where you are joining from, especially across different time zones.
EN: We use 'What day is it...?' to ask about the day of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday). The word 'it' is used as a dummy subject to talk about time or day.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'What day is it...?' untuk menanyakan hari dalam seminggu (contoh: Senin, Selasa). 'It' di sini digunakan sebagai subjek pengganti, untuk merujuk pada waktu atau hari.
What day is it today?
Hari ini hari apa?
EN: When communicating with people in different countries, it is common to ask about the day or time because of time zone differences. For example, when it is Friday night in Taiwan, it is Friday morning in the USA.
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or days. It has no actual meaning here and does not refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika kita berbicara tentang waktu, cuaca, atau hari, kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek pengganti. "It" di sini tidak memiliki arti sebenarnya, tidak mewakili hal yang konkret.
It is Monday today.
Hari ini adalah hari Senin.
EN: When communicating across different time zones (like between Taiwan and the USA), people often add 'here' or 'there' to clarify which local time they are referring to.
EN: We use 'it' as a dummy subject to talk about time, day, date, or weather. It doesn't refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'it' sebagai subjek pengganti untuk menyatakan waktu, hari, tanggal, atau cuaca. 'It' di sini tidak merujuk pada benda yang spesifik.
It is Sunday morning.
Hari ini adalah Minggu pagi.
EN: When communicating with people in different countries (like the USA and Taiwan), mentioning the day and time helps bridge the time zone gap and shows consideration for the other person's schedule.
EN: Use 'What time is it in [Place]?' to ask about the current time in a specific city or country. 'It' is used as a dummy subject to talk about time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What time is it in [tempat]?' untuk menanyakan waktu sekarang di kota atau negara tertentu. 'It' di sini adalah subjek pengganti, yang mewakili waktu.
What time is it in London?
Jam berapa sekarang di London?
EN: Taiwan is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York (depending on Daylight Saving Time) and 8 hours ahead of London. When asking people from different countries about the time, it's a great way to start a conversation about daily routines.
EN: In English, we use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or distance. It doesn't refer to a specific object; it just fills the subject position.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika kita berbicara tentang waktu, cuaca, atau jarak, kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek pengganti. Ini tidak mewakili hal yang spesifik, hanya digunakan untuk mengisi posisi subjek.
It is ten a.m. now.
Sekarang pukul sepuluh pagi.
EN: In English-speaking countries, the 12-hour clock with 'a.m.' (ante meridiem, before noon) and 'p.m.' (post meridiem, after noon) is very commonly used in daily conversation rather than the 24-hour clock.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a time to state what time it is. 'It' acts as a placeholder subject and does not refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is" diikuti waktu untuk menyatakan waktu sekarang. "It" di sini adalah subjek pengganti, tidak mewakili hal yang konkret.
It is ten p.m. now.
Sekarang pukul sepuluh malam.
EN: In English, 'a.m.' (ante meridiem) is used for morning hours (midnight to noon), and 'p.m.' (post meridiem) is used for afternoon and evening hours. People often use these abbreviations in daily chats to clarify time zone differences.
EN: We use 'have' with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they' to show possession or that we are participating in an event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'have' dengan 'I' (saya), 'you' (kamu/kalian), 'we' (kami/kita), dan 'they' (mereka) untuk menyatakan kepemilikan atau bahwa kita sedang melakukan suatu kegiatan.
We have a class tomorrow.
Kita ada kelas besok.
EN: In English-speaking environments, 'group meeting' often implies a collaborative session for school projects or work. Adding 'tonight' at the end of the sentence is the natural way to specify the time in English, whereas in Chinese, time is usually placed earlier in the sentence.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands, polite requests, or invitations. They start directly with the base form of the verb (like 'join'), and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat imperatif digunakan untuk memberikan perintah, permintaan sopan, atau undangan. Kalimat langsung dimulai dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar (seperti 'join'), subjek "kamu" dihilangkan karena semua orang tahu kepada siapa kalimat itu ditujukan.
Come with us next time!
Ikutlah dengan kami lain kali!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, inviting someone with 'next time' is a warm and polite way to show that you enjoy their company and want to include them in future activities, even if they cannot make it this time.
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 membuat saran atau mengajak orang lain melakukan sesuatu bersama.
Let's go to the park.
Ayo pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to a proposal. Also, note that days of the week like 'Saturday' must always be capitalized.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at ten a.m., at noon, at 3:00).
Bahasa Indonesia: Sebelum waktu yang spesifik (contoh: pukul sepuluh pagi, tengah hari, pukul tiga) gunakan kata depan "at".
Let's meet at two p.m.
Mari kita bertemu pada pukul dua sore.
EN: When communicating with people in different countries, adding phrases like 'our time' or 'your time' is a polite and practical way to clarify which time zone you are referring to, preventing scheduling confusion.
EN: To state the day of the week, we use the structure 'Today is [Day of the Week]'. Note that days of the week in English must always start with a capital letter.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menyatakan hari dalam seminggu, kita menggunakan struktur 'Today is [Hari]'. Perhatikan bahwa hari dalam bahasa Inggris harus diawali dengan huruf kapital.
Today is Sunday.
Hari ini adalah hari Minggu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Saturday is the start of the weekend, a time when people usually do not work and enjoy leisure activities or spend time with family.
EN: Use 'the weekend' to talk about the period of time containing Saturday and Sunday. We use the verb 'love' followed directly by a noun to show we like something very much.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "the weekend" untuk merujuk pada periode waktu yang mencakup hari Sabtu dan Minggu. Kita menambahkan kata benda langsung setelah kata kerja "love" (suka) untuk menyatakan sangat menyukai sesuatu.
I love the summer.
Saya suka musim panas.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'the weekend' (Saturday and Sunday) is highly anticipated as a time for rest, family, and hobbies, often celebrated with the phrase 'Thank God It's Friday' (TGIF).
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Saturday, Sunday) and specific day parts (like Saturday morning, Sunday afternoon).
Bahasa Indonesia: Sebelum hari-hari tertentu dalam seminggu (seperti Sabtu, Minggu) dan waktu-waktu tertentu pada hari tersebut (seperti Sabtu pagi, Minggu sore), gunakan kata depan "on".
On Sunday afternoon, I visit my grandmother.
Pada hari Minggu sore, saya mengunjungi nenek saya.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Saturday morning is a traditional time for children and community members to participate in local sports leagues or recreational activities.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day, such as 'noon', 'night', or specific clock times (e.g., 'at 5 p.m.').
Bahasa Indonesia: Sebelum waktu-waktu spesifik dalam sehari, gunakan kata depan "at", seperti 'noon' (tengah hari), 'night' (malam), atau waktu yang spesifik (contoh 'at 5 p.m.').
I go to bed at night.
Saya tidur pada malam hari.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, lunch is often a quick, light meal (like a sandwich or salad) eaten around noon, especially on workdays. However, having lunch with family on weekends is a common way to spend quality time together.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (e.g., Sunday, Monday) to show when an action happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Sebelum hari dalam seminggu (contoh: Minggu, Senin) gunakan kata depan "on", untuk menyatakan waktu terjadinya suatu tindakan.
On Saturday, I play basketball.
Pada hari Sabtu, saya bermain bola basket.
EN: Use 'in the afternoon' to talk about things you do during the afternoon. We use 'in the' before 'morning', 'afternoon', and 'evening'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "in the afternoon" untuk menggambarkan hal-hal yang kamu lakukan pada sore hari. Sebelum "morning (pagi)", "afternoon (sore)", dan "evening (sore/malam)", kita selalu menggunakan "in the".
I read a book in the afternoon.
Saya membaca sebuah buku pada sore hari.
EN: In English, time words like 'tonight' can be placed at the very beginning of a sentence to emphasize when the action happens. When placed at the start, we usually put a comma after it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, kata keterangan waktu seperti 'tonight' (malam ini) dapat diletakkan di awal kalimat untuk menekankan waktu terjadinya suatu hal. Ketika diletakkan di awal kalimat, biasanya diikuti dengan koma.
Tonight, I have a basketball game.
Malam ini, saya ada pertandingan bola basket.
EN: With the rise of remote work and study, 'online meetings' have become a standard part of daily life. The word 'online' functions as an adverb here, meaning 'on the internet', and is placed after the noun it describes.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day (e.g., at eight p.m., at noon, at midnight).
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, untuk menyatakan "pada waktu yang spesifik", gunakan kata depan "at" (contoh: pada pukul delapan malam, pada tengah hari, pada tengah malam).
We meet at nine a.m.
Kita bertemu pada pukul sembilan pagi.
EN: In English, 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' (after midday) and is used for times from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM. It is common to write it in lowercase with periods (p.m.) or uppercase (PM).
EN: When the subject is a single person (he, she, it, or a singular noun like 'my friend David'), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. Here, 'join' becomes 'joins'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya adalah orang ketiga tunggal (dia laki-laki, dia perempuan, itu, atau kata benda tunggal seperti 'teman saya David') dan kalimatnya dalam bentuk sekarang, kata kerja perlu ditambahkan 's' atau 'es'. Oleh karena itu, 'join' berubah menjadi 'joins'.
My sister lives in Taiwan.
Kakak perempuan saya tinggal di Taiwan.
EN: When referring to the United States in English, it is common to use 'the USA' or 'the US'. Note that the definite article 'the' is always required before 'USA'.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that although the first part is true, the second part is also true and different in feeling.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua ide yang berlawanan. Ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun bagian pertama adalah fakta, bagian kedua juga fakta, tetapi dengan perasaan yang berbeda.
English is hard, but it is fun.
Bahasa Inggris itu sulit, tetapi menyenangkan.
EN: Use the pattern 'What time is it in [Place]?' to ask about the current time in a specific city or country.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola kalimat 'What time is it in [tempat]?' untuk menanyakan waktu sekarang di kota atau negara tertentu.
What time is it in London?
Jam berapa sekarang di London?
EN: New York is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the USA, which is 12 or 13 hours behind Taiwan, depending on Daylight Saving Time.
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or distance. It does not refer to a specific thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika kita berbicara tentang waktu, cuaca, atau jarak, kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek pengganti. "It" di sini tidak merujuk pada hal yang konkret.
It is eight p.m. now.
Sekarang pukul delapan malam.
EN: In English, when stating a location, we usually go from the specific to the general (e.g., 'here' then 'in New York'). Also, 'a.m.' stands for 'ante meridiem' (before noon) and is commonly used in daily conversations to specify morning times.
EN: Use 'And in + [Place]?' as a short way to ask 'What about the situation in [Place]?' or 'What time is it in [Place]?' without repeating the whole question.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "And in + [tempat]?" sebagai cara singkat untuk bertanya "Bagaimana situasi di [tempat]?" atau "Jam berapa di [tempat]?", tanpa perlu mengulang seluruh pertanyaan.
And in Tokyo?
Bagaimana dengan Tokyo?
EN: In English conversations, people often use short fragments like 'And in...?' to keep the dialogue fast and natural, especially when asking the same question about different places.
EN: We use 'I think' at the end of a sentence to show that we are not 100% sure about something. It makes the statement sound softer and less direct.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita dapat menambahkan 'I think' (saya rasa, menurut saya) di akhir kalimat untuk menunjukkan bahwa kita tidak 100% yakin tentang sesuatu, sehingga membuat nada bicara terdengar lebih sopan dan tidak terlalu memaksa.
It is raining in New York, I think.
Saya rasa sekarang sedang hujan di New York.
EN: London is the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). When talking to people in different countries, people often have to calculate time differences, leading to expressions of uncertainty like 'I think'.
EN: The phrase 'What about...?' is used to ask for information about someone or something, or to make a suggestion. It is a simple way to ask the same question about a new topic without repeating the whole question.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'What about...?' digunakan untuk menanyakan informasi tentang seseorang atau sesuatu, atau untuk memberikan saran. Ini adalah cara sederhana untuk menanyakan pertanyaan yang sama tentang topik baru tanpa harus mengulang seluruh pertanyaan.
What about London?
Bagaimana dengan London?
EN: In English conversations, 'What about...?' or 'How about...?' is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going by asking for the other person's input on a specific topic, such as different cities or time zones.
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject to talk about time. It has no actual meaning here, but it is necessary to complete the sentence structure.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek pengganti untuk membicarakan waktu. Di sini "It" tidak memiliki arti sebenarnya, tetapi diperlukan untuk melengkapi struktur kalimat.
It is ten a.m. in New York.
Sekarang pukul sepuluh pagi waktu New York.
EN: In English, 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' (after midday) and is used for times from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM. It is written in lowercase with periods in standard American English.
EN: We use 'so many' before plural countable nouns (like 'times') to emphasize a very large quantity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan 'so many' sebelum kata benda jamak yang dapat dihitung (seperti 'times') untuk menekankan jumlah yang sangat banyak.
There are so many books in the library.
Ada begitu banyak buku di perpustakaan.
EN: In English, 'times' is used here to refer to different time zones around the world. It highlights the speaker's realization of how global communication spans across different hours of the day.
EN: Use 'has' with singular pronouns like 'everyone' to show possession or state in the simple present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat menggunakan kata ganti tunggal (seperti 'everyone'), dalam simple present tense gunakan kata kerja tunggal 'has' untuk menyatakan kepemilikan atau keadaan.
Everyone has a book.
Setiap orang memiliki sebuah buku.
EN: The phrase 'everyone has a different clock' metaphorically refers to the fact that people live in different time zones around the world, but it can also poetically mean that everyone lives life at their own pace.
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 membuat saran atau mengajak orang lain melakukan sesuatu bersama.
Let's meet tomorrow.
Mari kita bertemu besok.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let's chat again on Sunday' is a warm and casual way to end a conversation while keeping in touch. Using 'on' before days of the week (like Sunday) is standard grammar.
EN: Use 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at ten a.m., at noon, at night) to show exactly when something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Sebelum waktu yang spesifik (contoh: pukul sepuluh pagi, tengah hari, malam hari) gunakan kata depan "at", untuk menyatakan waktu pasti terjadinya suatu hal.
Let's meet at three p.m.
Mari kita bertemu pada pukul tiga sore.
EN: When communicating across different countries, people often add 'your time' or 'my time' to avoid confusion caused by time zone differences.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kelompok, bersifat kelompok, merujuk pada kumpulan yang terdiri dari banyak orang
Dalam konteks: rapat, pertemuan
Dalam konteks: akhir pekan (biasanya hari Sabtu dan Minggu)
Dalam konteks: tengah hari, pukul dua belas siang
Dalam konteks: mempersiapkan, mempersiapkan diri untuk
Dalam konteks: pekerjaan rumah (dari siswa), tugas
Dalam konteks: daring, online
Dalam konteks: mengobrol, bercakap-cakap
Dalam konteks: sibuk, penuh kesibukan
Dalam konteks: berbeda, tidak sama
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A gathering of people to discuss specific topics or work together.
rapat kelompok, pertemuan kelompok
To get ready for something that will happen in the future.
mempersiapkan diri untuk
To complete school assignments given to be done at home.
mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah, menulis tugas
The adjacent future occasion; on the subsequent occasion.
lain kali