EN: Use 'be born' in the past tense (was/were born) to talk about someone's birth. Use 'on' for specific dates and 'in' for cities or countries.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau 'be born' (was/were born) untuk menceritakan kelahiran seseorang. Gunakan 'on' sebelum tanggal spesifik, dan 'in' sebelum nama kota atau negara.
I was born on July 20 in Taipei.
Saya lahir di Taipei pada tanggal 20 Juli.
EN: In English, dates are typically written as Month-Day-Year (American style) or Day-Month-Year (British style). This sentence uses the American format. Also, when giving a location, we start with the smaller place (Ulm) and move to the larger one (Germany).
EN: Use 'love' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to talk about activities or hobbies you enjoy very much.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan kata kerja -ing (gerund) setelah kata kerja love untuk menunjukkan bahwa Anda sangat menyukai suatu aktivitas atau hobi.
She loves playing the piano every evening.
Dia suka bermain piano setiap malam.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'asking questions' is often seen as a sign of intelligence and curiosity, which is a key theme in the biography of scientists like Einstein.
EN: Use 'be curious about' followed by a noun or gerund to express interest in learning more about something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «be curious about» yang diikuti oleh kata benda atau gerund untuk menunjukkan rasa tertarik dan ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang sesuatu.
She is curious about different cultures.
Dia penasaran dengan berbagai budaya yang berbeda.
EN: Einstein's curiosity is a central theme in his biography, reflecting the scientific value of questioning established ideas.
EN: Use 'not... until' to say that something didn't happen before a specific time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «not... until» untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu belum terjadi sebelum titik waktu tertentu.
I didn't eat dinner until 9 PM.
Saya baru makan malam pada pukul sembilan malam.
EN: There is a famous anecdote that Einstein was a 'late bloomer' who didn't speak early, which encourages many parents whose children develop at different speeds.
EN: When you use the verb 'love' to talk about an activity, you can add '-ing' to the next verb (e.g., love solving, love thinking).
Bahasa Indonesia: Saat Anda menggunakan kata kerja 'love' untuk menggambarkan aktivitas yang disukai, tambahkan '-ing' pada kata kerja setelahnya (misalnya: love solving, love thinking).
She loves playing the piano.
Dia suka bermain piano.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, Einstein is the ultimate symbol of a 'genius' who was also known for his eccentric and playful personality, such as his love for puzzles and simple lifestyle.
EN: Use 'be best known for' to describe the main reason why someone or something is famous.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «be best known for» untuk menggambarkan alasan utama mengapa seseorang atau sesuatu sangat terkenal.
Italy is best known for its delicious food like pizza and pasta.
Italia paling terkenal dengan makanannya yang lezat, seperti pizza dan pasta.
EN: The 'Theory of Relativity' is one of the two pillars of modern physics. Einstein's work is so famous that his name has become a synonym for 'genius' in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'worked as' followed by a job title to describe someone's profession or role in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «worked as» yang diikuti oleh nama pekerjaan untuk menggambarkan profesi atau peran seseorang di masa lalu.
She worked as a nurse for ten years.
Dia bekerja sebagai perawat selama sepuluh tahun.
EN: In academic and professional contexts, 'papers' refers to formal scientific articles or research documents, not just sheets of paper.
EN: Use 'for' to explain the reason why someone received an award or recognition.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'for' untuk menjelaskan alasan mengapa seseorang menerima penghargaan atau pengakuan.
She won a gold medal for her fast running.
Dia memenangkan medali emas karena berlari dengan cepat.
EN: The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, given annually in several categories including Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
EN: Use 'also' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) to add more information about a person or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'also' setelah be (seperti was) untuk menambahkan informasi ekstra tentang seseorang atau sesuatu, yang berarti "juga".
She was also a great singer.
Dia juga seorang penyanyi yang hebat.
EN: While Einstein is famous for his intelligence, he is also remembered for his humanity and sense of humor, often seen in photos with his tongue sticking out.
EN: Use 'love + verb-ing' to talk about activities you enjoy doing very much.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «love + verb-ing» untuk menceritakan aktivitas yang sangat Anda nikmati.
She loves reading books before bed.
Dia suka membaca sebelum tidur.
EN: Einstein's love for the violin is a famous part of his personal life. He once said that if he weren't a scientist, he would probably be a musician.
EN: Use 'get together' to describe people meeting to spend time with each other socially.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «get together» untuk menggambarkan orang-orang yang berkumpul untuk bersosialisasi atau menghabiskan waktu bersama.
Let's get together for dinner this weekend.
Ayo kita berkumpul untuk makan malam akhir pekan ini.
EN: In Western social culture, 'sharing jokes' is a common way to bond with friends and show a friendly, approachable personality.
EN: Use 'be good at' followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing to talk about things you do well. Use 'not very good at' to say you are not skillful at something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «be good at» yang diikuti oleh kata benda atau kata kerja berakhiran -ing untuk membicarakan hal yang dikuasai. Jika ingin mengungkapkan ketidakmampuan atau tidak mahir, gunakan «not very good at».
She is very good at playing the piano.
Dia sangat mahir bermain piano.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and even endearing to share small failures or hobbies that someone isn't good at, as it makes famous figures like Einstein seem more human and relatable.
EN: Use 'Although' to connect two ideas that contrast with each other. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the same sentence when we start with 'although'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «Although» untuk menghubungkan dua gagasan yang berlawanan. Perhatikan bahwa dalam bahasa Inggris, jika kalimat diawali dengan «although», Anda tidak perlu menambahkan «but» di klausa berikutnya.
Although it was raining, he went for a walk.
Meskipun hujan turun, dia tetap pergi jalan-jalan.
EN: Einstein is often portrayed as the quintessential 'absent-minded professor.' Despite his immense fame, he valued intellectual pursuits over material wealth, which is why he is described as living a 'simple life.'
EN: Use 'while' followed by a verb ending in -ing to show two actions happening at the same time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'while' yang diikuti bentuk kata kerja -ing untuk menunjukkan dua tindakan yang terjadi secara bersamaan.
She listens to music while cleaning her room.
Dia mendengarkan musik sambil membersihkan kamarnya.
EN: Einstein was famous for his eccentric habits, such as not wearing socks, which reflected his focus on intellectual pursuits over social conventions.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' for specific dates (month + day) and 'in' for locations or years.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan «on» untuk tanggal yang spesifik (bulan + hari), dan gunakan «in» untuk lokasi atau tahun.
My birthday is on October 5.
Ulang tahun saya jatuh pada tanggal 5 Oktober.
EN: In American English, dates are typically written as Month-Day-Year, which is the format used in this sentence.
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about a person or thing that belongs to a top group.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan «one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata benda jamak» untuk menggambarkan bahwa seseorang atau sesuatu merupakan bagian dari kelompok terbaik.
She is one of the best students in our class.
Dia adalah salah satu murid terbaik di kelas kami.
EN: Einstein is a global icon of intelligence. In English, calling someone 'an Einstein' is a common way to say they are very smart (though sometimes used sarcastically).
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar actions (verbs) performed by the same subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan (kata kerja) serupa yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sama.
She likes to read books and listen to music.
Dia suka membaca buku dan mendengarkan musik.
EN: Einstein is a global symbol of intelligence. The phrase 'love of learning' highlights a value highly respected in many cultures, especially in academic and scientific communities.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Penuh rasa ingin tahu tentang sesuatu dan ingin belajar lebih banyak.
Dalam konteks: Teori, sekumpulan gagasan sistematis yang digunakan untuk menjelaskan fenomena alam.
Dalam konteks: Ilmuwan, orang yang melakukan penelitian ilmiah.
Dalam konteks: Bersantai, beristirahat untuk meredakan stres.
Dalam konteks: Sederhana, tidak rumit atau tidak mewah.
Dalam konteks: Kreatif, mampu menghasilkan ide-ide baru.
Dalam konteks: Merayakan, atau dalam konteks ini berarti memuji dan mengagumi.
Dalam konteks: Teka-teki, masalah yang membutuhkan pemikiran mendalam untuk diselesaikan.
Dalam konteks: Terkenal, dikenal secara luas.
Dalam konteks: Pengetahuan, informasi yang diperoleh melalui pembelajaran atau pengalaman.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
famous for a particular quality or achievement
paling dikenal karena...
to meet in order to spend time with each other
berkumpul, mengadakan pertemuan
to be able to do something well
mahir dalam...
to live without many possessions or complicated needs
menjalani hidup yang sederhana