EN: The word 'when' is used to connect two actions that happen at the same time. It introduces a time clause.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'when' digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang terjadi pada waktu yang sama. Kata ini memperkenalkan klausa waktu, yang berarti 'ketika...'.
I listen to music when I clean the room.
Saya mendengarkan musik sambil membersihkan kamar.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'pasta' is a very common and simple meal, but there are often debates about the 'correct' way to cook it to avoid sticking.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to describe a general fact or a common problem. When the subject is singular (The pasta), we add 's' to the verb (stick -> sticks).
Bahasa Indonesia: Di sini, Simple Present Tense digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan fakta umum atau masalah yang umum terjadi. Ketika subjeknya tunggal (The pasta), akhiran kata kerja harus ditambah 's' (stick menjadi sticks).
The rice sticks to the bowl.
Nasi menempel di mangkuk.
EN: The word 'named' is used as a past participle to describe a person's name. It acts like a short way of saying 'who is named'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'named' digunakan sebagai past participle untuk mendeskripsikan nama seseorang. Ini adalah cara yang ringkas, setara dengan 'yang bernama...'.
A girl named Sarah won the race.
Seorang gadis bernama Sarah memenangkan perlombaan itu.
EN: Manchester is a major city in Northwest England, known for its industrial history and famous football clubs. In British media like The Guardian, it is common to identify readers by their name and location.
EN: The pattern 'spend + time + V-ing' is used to say how much time someone uses to do an activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'spend + waktu + V-ing' digunakan untuk mengatakan berapa banyak waktu yang dihabiskan seseorang untuk suatu aktivitas.
I spent two hours reading a book.
Saya menghabiskan dua jam untuk membaca buku.
EN: In many Western cultures, cooking pasta is a common family activity. However, overcooking or not stirring it can lead to it sticking, which is a common frustration for home cooks.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('shared') to describe a completed action in the past. For regular verbs, we usually add '-ed' to the base form.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan Simple Past Tense ('shared') untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu. Kata kerja beraturan biasanya diberi akhiran '-ed'.
The students shared their books yesterday.
Para siswa berbagi buku mereka kemarin.
EN: The verb 'is' (be verb) connects a subject to a noun that describes it. Use 'at' to show a specific workplace and 'in' for a city.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'is' (kata kerja be) digunakan untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan kata benda yang mendeskripsikannya. Gunakan 'at' untuk menunjukkan tempat kerja yang spesifik, dan 'in' untuk menunjukkan kota tempat berada.
He is a teacher at a school in Manchester.
Dia adalah seorang guru di sebuah sekolah di Manchester.
EN: London is a global culinary hub. Being a chef at a restaurant in London often implies working in a very competitive and diverse food scene.
EN: When reporting what someone said in the past, we use 'said' followed by a statement. The word 'that' can be omitted between 'said' and the statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat melaporkan apa yang dikatakan seseorang di masa lalu, kita menggunakan 'said' diikuti dengan pernyataan. Kata 'that' di antara 'said' dan pernyataan tersebut bisa dihilangkan.
He said the water is hot.
Dia berkata airnya panas.
EN: In professional cooking, 'attention' means the chef must actively monitor the food rather than leaving it unattended. This reflects the importance of technique in simple dishes like pasta.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do. 'Should not' (or shouldn't) is used to advise against doing something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu 'should' digunakan untuk memberikan saran atau mengatakan hal yang benar untuk dilakukan. 'should not' (atau shouldn't) digunakan untuk menyarankan agar tidak melakukan sesuatu.
You should not eat too much candy.
Kamu sebaiknya tidak makan terlalu banyak permen.
EN: In Italian and European cooking traditions, pasta is often treated with great care. 'Walking away' is seen as a mistake because pasta can quickly overcook or stick together, which ruins the texture (often desired as 'al dente').
EN: The pattern 'need to + verb' is used to express necessity or something that is important to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'need to + kata kerja' digunakan untuk mengekspresikan kebutuhan, atau sesuatu yang penting dan harus dilakukan.
You need to drink more water.
Kamu perlu minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In Western cooking, especially for pasta, 'stirring' is considered essential to prevent starch from making the noodles stick, reflecting a focus on texture (al dente).
EN: Use the structure 'A is B' to describe someone's job or identity. We use 'a' or 'an' before the job title.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur 'A is B' untuk mendeskripsikan pekerjaan atau identitas seseorang. Sebelum nama pekerjaan, kita biasanya menambahkan 'a' atau 'an'.
David is a chef at a restaurant.
David adalah seorang koki di sebuah restoran.
EN: The Guardian is a very famous and respected British national daily newspaper. It is known for its high-quality journalism and food writing.
EN: The verb 'gave' is the past tense of 'give'. It is used here to describe an action that happened in the past, specifically when the writer shared her tips.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'gave' adalah bentuk lampau dari 'give'. Kata ini digunakan di sini untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang terjadi di masa lalu, khususnya saat penulis membagikan sarannya.
He gave me a book yesterday.
Dia memberiku sebuah buku kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking media like 'The Guardian', experts often share 'tips' or 'hacks' to simplify daily tasks. Rachel Roddy is a well-known food writer who specializes in Italian cuisine, which is why she is providing advice on cooking pasta.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to give advice or indicate what is the best thing to do in a situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu 'should' digunakan untuk memberikan saran atau menunjukkan hal yang paling ideal dilakukan dalam situasi tertentu.
You should drink more water.
Kamu sebaiknya minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In Western cooking, 'fast boiling' (or rolling boil) is crucial for pasta so that the pieces move around and don't stick together immediately upon entering the water.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative Mood', which is used to give instructions or orders. It starts directly with a verb (add) and the subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan 'Imperative Mood', yang digunakan untuk memberikan instruksi atau perintah. Kalimat ini langsung diawali dengan kata kerja (add), dan subjek 'kamu' dihilangkan.
Open the window.
Buka jendela.
EN: In Italian cooking tradition, which these experts follow, salting the pasta water is essential for flavor. It is often said the water should taste 'like the sea'.
EN: The phrase 'right after' is used to describe an action that happens immediately after another event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'right after' digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang terjadi segera setelah peristiwa lain terjadi.
Wash your hands right after you come home.
Cuci tanganmu segera setelah kamu sampai di rumah.
EN: In Italian cooking tradition, stirring pasta immediately after adding it to water is crucial because the starch on the surface of the pasta is stickiest at that moment.
EN: Use 'so' to explain the purpose or result of an action. It connects what you do with why you do it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'so' untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau hasil dari suatu tindakan. Kata ini menghubungkan 'apa yang kamu lakukan' dengan 'mengapa kamu melakukannya'.
I study hard so I can pass the test.
Saya belajar dengan giat, supaya saya bisa lulus ujian.
EN: In professional cooking, 'attention' to the pasta is considered more important than adding oil to the water, which is a common myth. Chefs like Dara Klein emphasize technique over simple shortcuts.
EN: The word 'that' is often omitted after reporting verbs like 'said' when introducing what someone said.
Bahasa Indonesia: Setelah kata kerja pelapor seperti 'said', kata penghubung 'that' yang memperkenalkan isi pembicaraan sering kali dihilangkan agar kalimat lebih ringkas.
He said he was hungry.
Dia bilang dia lapar.
EN: There is a common myth in home cooking that adding olive oil to pasta water prevents sticking. However, professional chefs often advise against it because oil can make the pasta too slippery for the sauce to cling to later.
EN: The pattern 'stop (someone/something) from (doing something)' is used to describe preventing an action or state from happening.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'stop (seseorang/sesuatu) from (melakukan sesuatu)' digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan pencegahan suatu perilaku atau keadaan terjadi.
The umbrella will stop you from getting wet.
Payung ini akan mencegahmu basah kuyup.
EN: There is a common cooking myth that adding olive oil to boiling water prevents pasta from sticking. Professional chefs often point out that oil just floats on top and doesn't help; stirring is the actual key.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things. When using a verb as a subject, add '-ing' to make it a gerund (a noun form).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'more + kata sifat + than' untuk membandingkan dua hal. Ketika menggunakan kata kerja di awal kalimat sebagai subjek, tambahkan '-ing' untuk mengubahnya menjadi gerund (bentuk kata benda).
Reading is more interesting than watching TV.
Membaca lebih menarik daripada menonton TV.
EN: In Italian cooking tradition, adding oil to pasta water is often considered unnecessary or even a mistake, as it can prevent the sauce from sticking to the pasta later. Stirring is the preferred method to prevent sticking.
EN: Negative Imperative: Use 'do not' (or 'don't') before a verb to tell someone not to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah negatif: Gunakan 'do not' (atau 'don't') sebelum kata kerja untuk menyuruh seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu.
Do not open the door.
Jangan buka pintunya.
EN: In Western cooking, especially with pasta, adding ingredients gradually is a common tip to maintain the water temperature and prevent sticking. This sentence reflects a practical kitchen habit.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or commands. They usually start with a verb and do not have a visible subject (the subject is 'you').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat perintah digunakan untuk memberikan instruksi atau perintah. Kalimat ini biasanya diawali dengan kata kerja dan tidak memiliki subjek yang jelas (subjeknya secara implisit adalah 'kamu').
Open the window and let the fresh air in.
Buka jendelanya agar udara segar masuk.
EN: In Western cooking, a wooden spoon is a traditional tool often preferred for pasta because it doesn't conduct heat and is gentle on the food.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to'). The pattern is: help + someone + do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'help' dapat diikuti oleh objek lalu kata kerja dasar (tanpa 'to'). Polanya adalah: help + seseorang + melakukan sesuatu.
This map will help you find the station.
Peta ini akan membantumu menemukan stasiun.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menempel atau melekat pada sesuatu
Dalam konteks: ahli; seseorang yang memiliki pengetahuan atau keterampilan luas di bidang tertentu
Dalam konteks: perhatian; perawatan yang fokus
Dalam konteks: mendidih; sangat panas
Dalam konteks: mengaduk
Dalam konteks: persiapan
Dalam konteks: sering
Dalam konteks: terbuat dari kayu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To separate something into pieces by pulling.
menarik hingga terpisah; memisahkan
To leave a situation or a task instead of staying to handle it.
pergi; mengabaikan
Simultaneously; all at once.
sekaligus; pada saat yang sama