Office Small TalkPercakapan Santai di Kantor
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EN: The phrase 'How are you doing?' is a common way to ask someone how they feel or how their life is going at the moment. It is more casual than 'How are you?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ungkapan "How are you doing?" adalah cara umum untuk menanyakan kabar atau perasaan seseorang, dan terasa lebih santai serta akrab dibandingkan "How are you?".
How are you doing lately?
Bagaimana kabarmu belakangan ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you doing?' is often used as a friendly greeting rather than a deep question about one's life. A short, positive answer like 'Good, thanks!' is the most common response.
EN: Use 'How about you?' to return a question to the person who just asked you something. It is a polite and natural way to keep a conversation going.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How about you?" untuk mengembalikan pertanyaan kepada orang yang baru saja bertanya kepadamu. Ini adalah cara yang sopan dan alami untuk melanjutkan percakapan.
I am a student. How about you?
Saya seorang siswa. Bagaimana denganmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I'm good' is a very common informal response to 'How are you?', even if 'I'm well' is grammatically more formal. Adding 'thanks' shows politeness.
EN: Use 'really' before an adjective (like 'nice') to add emphasis and show that something is very true.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "really" sebelum kata sifat (seperti "nice") untuk memberi penekanan dan menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu "sangat..." atau "benar-benar...".
The coffee is really hot.
Kopi ini benar-benar panas.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a common and polite way to make 'small talk' with friends or even strangers.
EN: Use 'It is' to describe weather, time, or distance. In English, we need a subject, so we use 'It' as a placeholder.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It is" untuk mendeskripsikan cuaca, waktu, atau jarak. Dalam bahasa Inggris, kalimat membutuhkan subjek, jadi kita menggunakan "It" sebagai subjek formalitas.
It is cold and rainy today.
Hari ini cuacanya dingin dan hujan.
EN: Talking about the weather is a very common 'small talk' topic in English-speaking cultures to build rapport.
EN: Use 'did' at the beginning of a question to ask about actions that happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "did" di awal kalimat tanya untuk menanyakan tindakan yang terjadi di masa lalu.
Did you watch the movie yesterday?
Apakah kamu menonton film itu kemarin?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's weekend is a very common way to start a friendly conversation on a Monday or Tuesday.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple (verb + ed) untuk membicarakan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu.
I played basketball yesterday.
Saya bermain bola basket kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'walking around' is a common leisure activity, often implying exploring a neighborhood or window shopping without a strict destination.
EN: Use 'Did you + verb' to ask questions about the past. The verb must be in its base form (find, not found).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Did you + kata kerja dasar" untuk menanyakan hal-hal yang terjadi di masa lalu. Pastikan kata kerjanya menggunakan bentuk dasar (misalnya gunakan find, bukan found).
Did you watch the movie?
Apakah kamu menonton film itu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'That sounds great' or 'That's nice' is a common way to show you are actively listening and interested in the conversation.
EN: Use 'found' (the past tense of 'find') to talk about things you discovered or saw in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "found" (bentuk lampau dari "find") untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang kamu temukan atau lihat di masa lalu.
I found a cool cafe yesterday.
Saya menemukan kafe yang sangat keren kemarin.
EN: In many Western cities, having a 'nice park' nearby is a highly valued feature of an apartment's location, as it provides a space for exercise and relaxation.
EN: Use 'which' followed by a noun to ask for a specific choice from a group of things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "which" yang diikuti kata benda untuk menanyakan pilihan spesifik dari sekelompok hal.
Which movie did you watch?
Film mana yang kamu tonton?
EN: Using 'Oh' at the beginning of a question shows interest and engagement in what the other person just said.
EN: Use 'It was' followed by adjectives to describe a place or experience in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "It was" yang diikuti kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikan tempat atau pengalaman di masa lalu.
The movie was long and boring.
Film itu panjang dan membosankan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, small talk often involves sharing positive experiences about local spots like parks to build rapport.
EN: Use 'How is (something) going?' to ask about the progress or status of a specific activity or situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "How is (something) going?" untuk menanyakan perkembangan atau status dari aktivitas atau situasi tertentu.
How is your English class going?
Bagaimana perkembangan kelas bahasa Inggrismu?
EN: 'By the way' is a very common transition phrase in English used to introduce a new topic or a thought that just came to mind during a conversation.
EN: Use 'so far' to describe a situation that started in the past and continues until now. It is often used with the present continuous tense to show progress.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "so far" untuk mendeskripsikan situasi yang dimulai di masa lalu dan berlanjut hingga sekarang. Kata ini sering digunakan bersama Present Continuous untuk menunjukkan kemajuan.
Everything is easy so far.
Sejauh ini, semuanya terasa mudah.
EN: In professional settings, using 'so far' is a common way to give a positive but cautious update, acknowledging that things could change in the future.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows that something is the same for you as it is for someone else.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "too" di akhir kalimat untuk berarti "juga". Ini menunjukkan bahwa situasimu sama dengan orang lain.
I am a student too.
Saya juga seorang siswa.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'That's good to hear' is a very common and polite way to acknowledge positive news from a colleague before moving the conversation forward.
EN: Use 'Are you + verb-ing' to ask if someone is doing an action right now or currently involved in a task.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Are you + verb-ing" untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang sedang melakukan suatu tindakan saat ini atau sedang terlibat dalam suatu tugas.
Are you reading that book?
Apakah kamu sedang membaca buku itu?
EN: In a workplace context, 'working on' is a very common way to ask about someone's current tasks or responsibilities without being too demanding.
EN: Use 'than' to compare two things or situations. Add '-er' to short adjectives (like 'hard') to show there is more of that quality.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "than" untuk membandingkan dua hal atau situasi. Tambahkan "-er" pada kata sifat pendek (seperti hard) untuk menunjukkan tingkat yang lebih tinggi, yaitu "lebih...".
This cake is sweeter than that one.
Kue ini lebih manis daripada yang itu.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common to be honest about challenges ('It's harder than I expected') while still maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
EN: The Present Continuous (be + verb-ing) is used here to describe an ongoing action or a current state of performance.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous (be + verb-ing) digunakan di sini untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung atau performa saat ini.
They are doing a good job on the project.
Performa mereka sangat baik dalam proyek ini.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to use 'I understand' to validate someone's feelings before offering a positive reinforcement or compliment.
EN: Use 'Do you want to + verb' to invite someone to do something or ask about their desire.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Do you want to + kata kerja" untuk mengundang seseorang melakukan sesuatu atau menanyakan keinginan mereka.
Do you want to watch a movie?
Apakah kamu ingin menonton film?
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, lunch is a flexible time. Asking 'Do you want to get lunch?' is a common way to build rapport with colleagues.
EN: Use 'would love to' to politely accept an invitation or express a strong desire to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "would love to" untuk menerima undangan secara sopan atau mengungkapkan keinginan kuat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I would love to join your party tonight.
Saya ingin sekali datang ke pestamu nanti malam.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone suggests an activity like lunch, it is common to show enthusiasm with phrases like 'I'd love to' rather than just saying 'Yes'.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists in a specific place. Use 'is' for one thing and 'are' for many things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "There is" untuk mengatakan bahwa sesuatu ada di tempat tertentu. Gunakan "is" untuk benda tunggal dan "are" untuk benda jamak.
There is a small park near my house.
Ada taman kecil di dekat rumahku.
EN: In many Western cities, sandwich shops are a very common and popular choice for a quick, fresh, and affordable lunch during work breaks.
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things. 'Better' is the special comparative form of 'good'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "better than" untuk membandingkan dua hal. "Better" adalah bentuk komparatif khusus dari kata "good".
This coffee is better than the one I had yesterday.
Kopi ini lebih enak daripada yang saya minum kemarin.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, the 'cafeteria' is a common but often unexciting lunch option. Asking if a new place is 'better than the cafeteria' is a common way to gauge if it's worth the walk.
EN: Use 'much' before a comparative adjective (like 'better') to emphasize a large difference.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "much" sebelum kata sifat komparatif (seperti "better") untuk menekankan perbedaan yang besar, yang berarti "jauh lebih..." atau "jauh lebih baik".
This car is much faster than my old one.
Mobil ini jauh lebih cepat daripada mobil lamaku.
EN: In casual English, people often use short fragments like 'Much better!' instead of full sentences like 'It is much better' to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
EN: Use 'let's' (let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "let's" (singkatan dari let us) yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk memberikan saran atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama.
Let's watch a movie tonight.
Ayo kita tonton film malam ini.
EN: In English, adding 'then' at the end of a sentence often signals that a decision has been made based on the previous information discussed.
EN: Use 'Thanks for + [noun]' to express gratitude for a specific thing someone gave or told you.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Thanks for + [kata benda]" untuk mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih atas hal spesifik atau saran yang diberikan seseorang.
Thanks for the help, Sarah.
Bantuanmu sangat berarti, Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to add a person's name at the end of a thank-you to make it feel more personal and sincere.
EN: Use 'should' to give a suggestion or say that something is a good idea.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "should" untuk memberikan saran atau mengatakan bahwa sesuatu adalah ide yang bagus.
We should eat lunch together.
Kita sebaiknya makan siang bersama.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Anytime!' is a very common, friendly way to respond to 'Thank you'. It implies that the speaker was happy to help and would do it again. 'We should do this more often' is a standard way to end a pleasant social encounter.
EN: Use 'something + adjective' to describe an unspecified thing with a specific quality.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "something + kata sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang tidak spesifik namun memiliki kualitas tertentu.
Let's watch something funny tonight.
Ayo kita tonton sesuatu yang menarik malam ini.
EN: In casual English, 'I agree' is polite, but phrases like 'Sounds good' or 'I'm down' are also very common among friends.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made or a promise to do something in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" untuk menyatakan keputusan yang baru saja dibuat, atau janji untuk melakukan sesuatu di masa depan.
I will call you later.
Saya akan meneleponmu nanti.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Good idea' is a very common way to show enthusiasm and agreement. Offering to send 'options' shows politeness by giving the other person a choice.
EN: In casual English, the subject 'It' is often dropped before verbs like 'sounds', 'looks', or 'seems' when responding to a suggestion.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris santai, subjek "It" sering dihilangkan sebelum kata kerja seperti "sounds", sehingga cukup mengatakan "Sounds...".
Sounds good. Let's meet at five.
Kedengarannya bagus. Sampai jumpa jam lima.
EN: In Western culture, 'See you after...' is a common way to end a conversation when you know you will encounter the person again shortly. It's more specific and friendly than just saying 'Goodbye'.
EN: The phrase 'See you' is a common short form of 'I will see you.' It is used as a friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet the person again soon.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa "See you" adalah bentuk singkat yang umum dari "I will see you". Ini adalah cara berpisah yang ramah saat kamu berharap bisa segera bertemu dengannya lagi.
See you tomorrow!
Sampai jumpa besok!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'See you later' is a very common way to say goodbye, even if you don't have a specific plan to meet again that same day. It is more casual than 'Goodbye.'
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Apartemen; biasanya mengacu pada unit hunian mandiri di dalam sebuah gedung.
Dalam konteks: Proyek; tugas pekerjaan yang membutuhkan waktu tertentu untuk diselesaikan.
Dalam konteks: Fase atau tahap; periode tertentu dalam suatu proses atau perkembangan.
Dalam konteks: Diperkirakan atau diduga; situasi yang sebelumnya diperkirakan akan terjadi.
Dalam konteks: Kantin; tempat makan yang biasanya ada di sekolah atau kantor.
Dalam konteks: Saran; ide atau pendapat yang disampaikan kepada orang lain untuk dipertimbangkan.
Dalam konteks: Pilihan; opsi berbeda yang dapat dipilih.
Dalam konteks: Segar; makanan yang baru dibuat atau belum basi.
Dalam konteks: Tenang atau sunyi; tidak bising atau bersuasana damai.
Dalam konteks: Lebih sulit; bentuk komparatif dari hard.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To stroll or wander through an area without a specific destination.
jalan-jalan, berkeliling
Up to this point in time.
sejauh ini, sampai sekarang
Used to introduce a new topic or a side note in a conversation.
ngomong-ngomong
A polite expression used to show happiness about positive news.
senang mendengarnya
On the opposite side of the road.
di seberang jalan
The first distinct stage of a project's lifecycle, usually involving initiation or early development.
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