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EN: Use 'Nice to meet you' as a standard polite greeting when meeting someone for the first time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Nice to meet you» sebagai sapaan sopan yang standar saat pertama kali bertemu seseorang.
Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith.
Senang bertemu dengan Anda, Tuan Smith.
EN: In Western culture, 'Hey there' is a friendly and casual way to start a conversation, often followed by a self-introduction.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is commonly used when responding to a greeting or a statement that applies to you as well.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «too» di akhir kalimat untuk mengartikan «juga». Ini umum digunakan untuk membalas sapaan seseorang atau menunjukkan bahwa Anda berada dalam situasi yang sama.
I like pizza too!
Saya juga suka pizza!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Nice to meet you too' is a standard and polite way to acknowledge someone you've just met for the first time.
EN: Use 'This is a/an + adjective + noun' to give a positive opinion about something you are currently experiencing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola «This is a/an + kata sifat + kata benda» untuk memberikan pendapat positif tentang sesuatu yang sedang Anda ikuti atau alami.
This is a beautiful movie.
Ini adalah film yang sangat indah.
EN: In Western culture, 'barbecue' (BBQ) is a very common social event for meeting new people, often held in backyards or parks during weekends.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past, like 'last week'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + ed) untuk membicarakan tindakan yang terjadi dan telah selesai di waktu tertentu di masa lalu (seperti «minggu lalu»).
I watched a movie last night.
Saya menonton film semalam.
EN: In casual English, 'Yeah' is much more common than 'Yes'. Also, mentioning a friend's name (Tom) even if the listener doesn't know them is a common way to make a story feel more personal and real.
EN: Use 'Where are you from?' to ask about someone's hometown or country of origin. It is a common way to start a conversation with new people.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Where are you from?» untuk menanyakan kota asal atau negara asal seseorang. Ini adalah cara umum untuk memulai percakapan dengan seseorang yang baru Anda temui.
Where are you from, Sarah?
Sarah, kamu berasal dari mana?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'Where are you from?' is a friendly icebreaker. However, if someone looks like a minority, asking this repeatedly can sometimes be sensitive as it might imply they don't 'belong' there. In this context (a party), it's perfectly normal.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two different or contrasting ideas in one sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'but' (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua gagasan yang berbeda atau berlawanan dalam satu kalimat.
I like coffee, but I don't like tea.
Saya suka kopi, tetapi saya tidak suka teh.
EN: In the U.S., it is very common for people to move between cities for work or school, so 'Where are you from?' and 'When did you move here?' are standard small talk questions.
EN: Use 'ago' to say how far back in the past something happened. It always comes after the time period (e.g., two days ago, one year ago).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «ago» untuk menyatakan berapa lama di masa lalu sesuatu terjadi. Kata ini selalu diletakkan setelah durasi waktu (misalnya: dua hari yang lalu, satu tahun yang lalu).
I started my new job three weeks ago.
Saya memulai pekerjaan baru saya tiga minggu yang lalu.
EN: In casual English, 'Oh cool!' is a very common way to show you are listening and find the other person's information interesting without being overly dramatic.
EN: Use 'How do you like...?' to ask for someone's opinion or feelings about something they are experiencing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «How do you like...?» untuk menanyakan pendapat atau perasaan seseorang tentang sesuatu yang sedang mereka jalani.
How do you like your new job?
Bagaimana kesanmu tentang pekerjaan barumu sejauh ini?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'How do you like... so far?' is a common way to show interest in a newcomer's experience without being too intrusive.
EN: Use 'a lot' after a verb to show that you like or do something very much.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'a lot' setelah kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda sangat menyukai atau sering melakukan sesuatu.
I travel a lot during summer.
Saya sering bepergian di musim panas.
EN: In casual conversations, people often use 'a lot' or 'really' to show enthusiasm. Complimenting the food is a common and polite way to keep a conversation going at a social gathering like a barbecue.
EN: The phrase 'What do you do for work?' is a standard way to ask about someone's job or profession in English.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa «What do you do for work?» adalah cara standar dalam bahasa Inggris untuk menanyakan pekerjaan atau profesi seseorang.
What do you do for a living?
Apa pekerjaanmu?
EN: In Western culture, asking 'What do you do?' is a very common icebreaker when meeting someone new. It is generally considered a polite way to start a conversation, rather than being overly personal.
EN: Use 'And you?' as a short way to ask the same question back to someone during a conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «And you?» sebagai cara singkat untuk menanyakan kembali pertanyaan yang sama kepada seseorang dalam percakapan.
I am hungry. And you?
Saya sangat lapar. Bagaimana denganmu?
EN: In Western networking culture, it is common to ask about someone's job early in the conversation. 'And you?' is the standard way to reciprocate the question.
EN: Use 'I'm a [job title]' to tell someone what your profession is. Always use 'a' or 'an' before the job name.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «I'm a [nama profesi]» untuk memberi tahu seseorang mengenai profesi Anda. Selalu gunakan kata sandang a atau an sebelum nama profesi.
I'm a teacher at a local school.
Saya seorang guru di sekolah setempat.
EN: In casual English conversations, people often specify the location of their work (like 'the downtown gym') to provide more context and keep the conversation going.
EN: Use 'What are your...' to ask about plural things (more than one) that belong to the person you are talking to.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «What are your...» untuk menanyakan hal-hal jamak (lebih dari satu) milik orang lain.
What are your favorite colors?
Apa saja warna favoritmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about hobbies is a common and safe 'small talk' topic when meeting someone new. It helps find common interests.
EN: Use the '-ing' form of a verb after 'love' or 'like' to talk about hobbies or activities you enjoy.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk -ing dari kata kerja setelah love atau like untuk membicarakan hobi atau aktivitas yang Anda sukai.
I love swimming and reading books.
Saya suka berenang dan membaca.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing outdoor activities and sports is a common way to build rapport when meeting someone new.
EN: When using verbs like 'like', 'love', or 'enjoy' to talk about hobbies, we add '-ing' to the following action verbs (gerunds).
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat menggunakan kata kerja seperti 'like', 'love', atau 'enjoy' untuk membicarakan hobi, kita menambahkan '-ing' pada kata kerja tindakan yang mengikutinya (gerund).
I like swimming and reading.
Saya suka berenang dan membaca.
EN: In casual English conversations, responding with 'That sounds [adjective]!' is a very common way to show active listening and interest in what the other person is saying.
EN: Use 'can' to express ability or to offer help to someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' untuk menyatakan kemampuan atau untuk menawarkan bantuan kepada seseorang.
I can help you with your homework.
Saya bisa membantu mengerjakan PR-mu.
EN: In casual English conversation, offering to share a skill (like exercises) is a common way to show friendliness and keep the conversation going.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future feeling or situation that you expect to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «will be» untuk membicarakan perasaan atau situasi di masa depan yang Anda harapkan akan terjadi.
The movie will be exciting!
Film itu pasti akan sangat seru!
EN: In casual English, 'awesome' is one of the most common ways to express enthusiasm or agreement with a plan. Adding the person's name after 'Thanks' makes the conversation feel more personal and friendly.
EN: Use 'Do you have any...' to ask if someone possesses something or has specific plans. 'Any' is commonly used in questions with plural nouns.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Do you have any...» untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau memiliki rencana tertentu. Dalam kalimat tanya, any biasanya digunakan dengan kata benda jamak.
Do you have any questions?
Apakah kamu punya pertanyaan?
EN: Asking about weekend plans is a standard way to build rapport and show interest in someone's life in English-speaking cultures, often serving as a bridge to an invitation.
EN: Use 'was thinking about' + Verb-ing to talk about a plan or idea you are considering in a polite or tentative way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «was thinking about» + Verb-ing untuk membicarakan rencana atau ide yang sedang Anda pertimbangkan secara sopan atau ragu-ragu.
I was thinking about going to the park.
Saya sedang berpikir untuk pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I was thinking about...' is a common way to sound less demanding or to leave room for other suggestions when talking about plans.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or intentions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «will» yang diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan rencana atau niat di masa depan.
I will go to the park tomorrow.
Saya akan pergi ke taman besok.
EN: In Western culture, 'my place' is a very common, casual way to say 'my home' or 'my apartment' when inviting friends over.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to give your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «sounds + kata sifat» untuk memberikan pendapat atau tanggapan Anda terhadap sesuatu yang baru saja Anda dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya menyenangkan sekali!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'That sounds...' is a very common and polite way to show you are listening and interested in someone's suggestion.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you decide to do at the moment of speaking, or to make promises about the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' untuk menyampaikan keputusan yang Anda buat secara spontan saat berbicara, atau untuk membuat janji tentang masa depan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menelepon Anda besok.
EN: In modern English, 'text' is commonly used as a verb instead of saying 'send a text message'. It is a very casual and efficient way to communicate.
EN: Use 'will' to make a spontaneous decision or offer to do something at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «will» untuk membuat keputusan spontan atau menawarkan diri melakukan sesuatu pada saat berbicara.
I will help you with your bags.
Saya akan membantumu membawakan tas itu.
EN: In Western culture, when invited to a casual gathering like a barbecue, it is polite to offer to bring something small like drinks, snacks, or a side dish.
EN: Use 'It was nice meeting you' at the end of a conversation to say goodbye to someone you just met for the first time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «It was nice meeting you» di akhir percakapan untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada seseorang yang baru saja Anda temui.
It was nice meeting you, Sarah. Have a good day!
Senang bertemu denganmu, Sarah. Semoga harimu menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use the person's name at the end of a greeting or farewell to show friendliness and that you remembered their name.
EN: Use 'See you + [time]' to say goodbye when you plan to meet someone again at a specific time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «See you + [waktu]» untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal saat Anda berencana untuk bertemu seseorang lagi di waktu tertentu.
See you tomorrow!
Sampai jumpa besok!
EN: 'Same here' is a very common informal way to say 'I feel the same way' or 'Me too' in social situations.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Mengatur atau menyelenggarakan (acara)
Dalam konteks: perekayasa perangkat lunak (software engineer)
Dalam konteks: instruktur fitness
Dalam konteks: hobi / kegemaran
Dalam konteks: Mendaki gunung, menjelajah alam
Dalam konteks: Olahraga, latihan fisik
Dalam konteks: Mengeksplorasi, jalan-jalan menjelajahi suatu tempat
Dalam konteks: alamat
Dalam konteks: Camilan atau makanan ringan
Dalam konteks: luar biasa / mantap
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Up to this point; until now.
sejauh ini
To relocate to this specific place or city.
pindah ke sini
A common way to ask someone about their job or profession.
Apa pekerjaan Anda?
To consider a possibility or a plan.
mempertimbangkan, berencana
Used to say that you feel the same way or are in the same situation.
saya juga, saya setuju
A professional who applies engineering principles to the design, development, and maintenance of computer software.
Insinyur perangkat lunak
A person's home, house, or apartment.
Rumahku / Tempatku
To send a text message to someone using a mobile phone.
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