EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being. The verb 'are' matches the subject 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «How are you?» sebagai sapaan standar untuk menanyakan kabar seseorang. Kata kerja «are» berpasangan dengan subjek «you».
How are they?
Bagaimana kabar mereka?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'am' after the subject 'I' to describe how you are or who you are.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «am» setelah subjek «I» untuk menggambarkan kondisi atau identitas Anda.
I am happy.
Saya sangat senang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a very common and natural response to 'How are you?', even though 'I am well' is technically more formal.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + need + Object' to express a requirement or necessity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola «Subject + need + Object» untuk mengungkapkan kebutuhan atau keharusan.
I need some water.
Saya membutuhkan air.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to be direct about needing help while remaining polite. Adding 'today' specifies the timeframe and makes the request feel more immediate.
EN: Use 'What is it?' to ask for more information after someone says they need help or have a question.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «What is it?» untuk menanyakan rincian atau informasi lebih lanjut setelah seseorang mengatakan mereka membutuhkan bantuan atau memiliki pertanyaan.
I have a surprise for you. What is it?
Saya punya kejutan untukmu. Apa itu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Sure!' shows a helpful and friendly attitude, especially among friends.
EN: Use 'want' followed by a noun to express a desire for something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «want» yang diikuti kata benda untuk mengungkapkan keinginan akan sesuatu.
I want a cup of coffee.
Saya ingin secangkir kopi.
EN: In many Western cities, finding an apartment often involves a credit check and a lease agreement, which is why Sarah is asking Emma for help.
EN: Use '-ing' adjectives (like exciting) to describe a thing or a situation that causes a feeling.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata sifat berakhiran «-ing» (seperti exciting) untuk menggambarkan benda atau situasi yang memicu perasaan tertentu.
This movie is interesting.
Film ini sangat menarik.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use enthusiastic responses like 'That is exciting!' or 'That's great!' to show support when a friend shares good news.
EN: Use 'But' to show a contrast or a different feeling from the first part of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «But» untuk menunjukkan pertentangan atau perasaan yang berbeda dari bagian pertama kalimat.
I am happy, but I am tired.
Saya sangat senang, tetapi saya sangat lelah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to express mixed emotions (excitement and nervousness) when starting something new like moving to a new apartment.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or the willingness to do something for someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «can» yang diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk menyatakan kemampuan atau kesediaan melakukan sesuatu untuk seseorang.
I can open the door.
Saya bisa membukakan pintunya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, offering direct help like 'I can help you' is a common way to show support and build rapport in friendships.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'thank you' to show you are very grateful. It makes the thank you stronger.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «so much» setelah «thank you» untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda sangat berterima kasih. Ini membuat ucapan terima kasih terasa lebih kuat.
Thank you so much for the coffee.
Terima kasih banyak atas kopinya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to add the person's name at the end of a thank you to build rapport and show personal appreciation.
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for specific information about someone's plans or possessions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «What is your...» untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik mengenai rencana atau hal yang dimiliki seseorang.
What is your phone number?
Berapa nomor telepon Anda?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's budget is common in business or service situations (like renting an apartment), but asking about someone's personal salary is often considered impolite.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject (like 'budget') to a specific amount or description. This is a basic 'A = B' sentence structure.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «is» untuk menghubungkan subjek (seperti «anggaran») ke jumlah atau deskripsi tertentu. Ini adalah struktur pola dasar «A = B».
My phone number is 555-1234.
Nomor telepon saya adalah 555-1234.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, rent is usually quoted as a monthly amount. When talking about budget, it's common to state the maximum you can afford.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give your opinion or feedback about something someone just mentioned.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola «That is a/an + adjective + noun» untuk memberikan pendapat atau masukan Anda tentang sesuatu yang baru saja disebutkan orang lain.
That is a beautiful house.
Itu rumah yang indah.
EN: In Western cultures, discussing money can be private, but when someone is helping you find an apartment, being clear about your 'budget' is expected and helpful.
EN: To ask a question with a regular verb like 'include', we put 'Does' at the beginning if the subject is singular (like 'rent').
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya tunggal (seperti rent) dan kata kerjanya adalah kata kerja utama (seperti include), kita menambahkan «Does» di awal kalimat untuk membentuk kalimat tanya.
Does the room have a window?
Apakah kamar ini memiliki jendela?
EN: In many Western countries, 'utilities' usually refers to electricity, water, gas, and sometimes internet. It is important to clarify what is included to avoid extra monthly costs.
EN: Use 'Sometimes' at the beginning of a phrase to describe things that happen only some of the time. It is a simple way to show that a situation is not always the same.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Sometimes» di awal frasa untuk menggambarkan hal-hal yang hanya terjadi sesekali. Ini adalah cara sederhana untuk menunjukkan bahwa situasinya tidak selalu sama.
Sometimes it is hot, sometimes it is cold.
Terkadang panas, terkadang dingin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, this phrase is a polite and direct way to explain that a rule (like utilities being included in rent) varies depending on the landlord or the specific contract.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to talk about something that is necessary or required.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «need to» yang diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang perlu atau harus dilakukan.
I need to buy milk.
Saya perlu membeli susu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the landlord is the person who owns the property. It is common and expected to communicate directly with them regarding lease terms and utilities.
EN: Use 'What is a...?' to ask for the definition or meaning of a singular noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «What is a...?» untuk menanyakan definisi atau arti dari kata benda tunggal.
What is a deposit?
Apa itu uang jaminan?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a 'lease' is a formal legal document. It is important to read and understand every part of it before signing.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a description or a definition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «is» untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan definisi atau deskripsinya.
A dog is an animal.
Anjing adalah seekor hewan.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a lease is a legally binding document. It is very important to read every page before signing.
EN: Use 'for' to show the purpose or who something is intended for.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «for» untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau untuk siapa sesuatu diperuntukkan.
This key is for the door.
Kunci ini adalah untuk pintu ini.
EN: In Western countries, a lease is a formal legal document. Saying 'It is for your apartment' emphasizes that the contract specifically protects the rights of the tenant for that specific living space.
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration of time or the length of something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «How long» untuk menanyakan durasi waktu atau panjang suatu benda.
How long is the movie?
Berapa lama durasi film ini?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a standard apartment lease is usually 12 months (one year). Shorter terms like 6 months or 'month-to-month' are also possible but might be more expensive.
EN: Use 'Usually' at the beginning of a short answer to describe a common situation or frequency.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Usually» di awal jawaban singkat untuk menggambarkan situasi umum atau frekuensi.
Usually ten dollars.
Biasanya sepuluh dolar.
EN: In the US and many English-speaking countries, a standard residential lease is typically 12 months (one year).
EN: The verb 'understand' is used to show you have received and processed information. In simple present tense, it follows the Subject + Verb pattern.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja «understand» digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda telah menerima dan memahami informasi. Dalam Simple Present Tense, kata kerja ini mengikuti pola «Subject + Verb».
I understand the rules.
Saya memahami aturan-aturan ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'I understand' or 'I see' is a polite way to show active listening during a conversation.
EN: Use the word 'also' after the subject to add extra information to a list of requirements.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata «also» setelah subjek untuk menambahkan informasi ekstra pada daftar kebutuhan atau persyaratan.
I also need a key.
Saya juga membutuhkan sebuah kunci.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a security deposit is standard when renting. It is usually equal to one month's rent and is returned if the apartment is clean when you move out.
EN: Use 'What is a...?' to ask for the definition or meaning of a singular noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «What is a...?» untuk menanyakan definisi atau arti dari kata benda tunggal.
What is a lease?
Apa itu perjanjian sewa?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a 'deposit' is standard when renting. It is usually one month's rent and is returned if the apartment is clean and undamaged when you move out.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to explain the purpose or reason for something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «for» yang diikuti kata benda untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau alasan dari sesuatu.
This box is for books.
Kotak ini digunakan untuk buku.
EN: In many Western countries, a security deposit is standard practice when renting. It protects the landlord if the tenant causes damage to the property.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about things you see or find right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) untuk menceritakan hal-hal yang Anda lihat atau temukan sekarang.
I see a cat in the garden.
Saya melihat seekor kucing di taman.
EN: In many Western countries, searching for apartments online (on websites like Zillow or Craigslist) is the most common way to find housing.
EN: Use 'Where is' to ask about the location of a single thing or place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Where is» untuk menanyakan lokasi suatu benda tunggal atau tempat.
Where is the bathroom?
Di mana toiletnya?
EN: In English, 'it' is used to refer to the apartment mentioned previously. It's a common way to avoid repeating the same noun.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' when talking about the location of a building or place on a specific street.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan «on» saat membicarakan lokasi bangunan atau tempat di jalan tertentu.
The library is on Main Street.
Perpustakaan ada di Jalan Main.
EN: In the U.S., addresses are often given by street names. 'Street', 'Avenue', and 'Road' are common suffixes for these names.
EN: Use 'a' before a time period (like month, week, or day) to mean 'every' or 'per'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «a» sebelum jangka waktu (seperti month, week, atau day) untuk menyatakan «seetiap» atau «per».
I exercise three times a week.
Saya berolahraga tiga kali seminggu.
EN: In many Western countries, rent is typically quoted as a monthly amount. In some places like Australia, it might be quoted per week.
EN: In casual conversation, you can ask a question by saying a noun phrase with a rising tone, instead of using a full sentence like 'Are utilities included?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam percakapan santai, Anda bisa mengajukan pertanyaan dengan langsung mengucapkan frasa kata benda menggunakan intonasi naik, tanpa perlu menggunakan kalimat lengkap (misalnya: Are utilities included?).
Tax included?
Apakah pajak sudah termasuk?
EN: In many Western countries, 'utilities' usually refers to electricity, water, heating, and sometimes internet. It is very important to clarify if these are part of the monthly rent or extra costs.
EN: Use 'are included' to say that something is part of the total price and you do not need to pay extra for it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «are included» untuk mengatakan bahwa sesuatu sudah termasuk dalam harga total dan Anda tidak perlu membayar biaya tambahan.
Tax and service are included.
Pajak dan biaya layanan sudah termasuk.
EN: In many Western countries, 'utilities' usually refer to electricity, water, gas, and sometimes internet. When renting, it's crucial to clarify which of these are covered by the monthly rent.
EN: Use 'What about + noun?' to ask for information about a specific topic or to ask the same question back to someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «What about + noun?» untuk menanyakan informasi tentang topik tertentu atau menanyakan kembali pertanyaan yang sama kepada orang lain.
What about the price?
Bagaimana dengan harganya?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a rental deposit is typically equal to one month's rent. It is held by the landlord to cover potential damages and is usually returned when the lease ends.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (The deposit) with its value or description.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «is» untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (The deposit) dengan nilai atau deskripsinya.
The rent is $800.
Uang sewanya adalah $800.
EN: In the US, a security deposit is usually equal to one month's rent and is returned when you move out if the apartment is clean and undamaged.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «want to» yang diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk mengungkapkan keinginan atau niat melakukan suatu aktivitas.
I want to eat pizza.
Saya ingin makan piza.
EN: In Western house hunting, it is common to express immediate interest and enthusiasm if a place meets your budget and requirements, as good deals can be taken quickly.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Let's» (Let us) yang diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk mengajak melakukan suatu kegiatan bersama.
Let's go to the park.
Mari kita pergi ke taman.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, calling a landlord directly is a common way to express immediate interest in a rental property, as good deals go fast.
EN: Use 'the best' after a 'be' verb (am/is/are) to say someone or something is the highest quality or your favorite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «the best» setelah kata kerja 'be' (am/is/are) untuk mengatakan bahwa seseorang atau sesuatu adalah yang terbaik, paling bagus, atau favorit Anda.
This pizza is the best!
Piza ini adalah yang terbaik!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, calling someone 'the best' is a very common and warm way to say 'thank you' when someone does you a favor.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Apartemen, biasanya merujuk pada unit hunian di dalam sebuah gedung.
Dalam konteks: Gugup, khawatir.
Dalam konteks: Anggaran, merujuk pada jumlah uang yang direncanakan untuk dikeluarkan.
Dalam konteks: Uang sewa, biaya yang dibayarkan secara berkala kepada pemilik properti.
Dalam konteks: Biaya utilitas, seperti air, listrik, gas, dan lainnya.
Dalam konteks: Pemilik kontrakan/pemilik properti, orang yang menyewakan rumah atau apartemen.
Dalam konteks: Perjanjian sewa, kontrak hukum untuk menyewa properti.
Dalam konteks: Kontrak, kesepakatan resmi yang mengikat secara hukum.
Dalam konteks: Uang jaminan (deposit), uang muka yang dibayarkan saat menyewa properti sebagai jaminan.
Dalam konteks: Sudah termasuk.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To have the cost of water, electricity, and gas covered in the rent price.
Termasuk biaya utilitas (listrik, air, gas)
Connected to or available through the internet.
secara daring (online)
An expression used to thank someone and show great appreciation.
Kamu yang terbaik / Terima kasih banyak
Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, and trash collection for a home.
Biaya utilitas (listrik, air, gas)
A legal contract for the use of a property for a specific period of time.
Perjanjian sewa
A sum of money paid at the beginning of a rental to cover potential damages.
Uang jaminan / Deposit
The person who owns the property and rents it to a tenant.
Tuan tanah / Pemilik properti