EN: The phrase 'Here we are' is a common idiomatic expression used when arriving at a destination. 'This is...' is used to introduce or point out a specific place or thing nearby.
Bahasa Indonesia: "Here we are" adalah ungkapan idiomatik yang umum digunakan saat tiba di suatu tempat, artinya "kita sudah sampai". Sedangkan "This is..." (ini adalah...) digunakan untuk memperkenalkan atau menunjukkan tempat atau benda tertentu yang ada di dekat kita.
Here we are. This is the museum.
Kita sudah sampai. Ini adalah museum.
EN: In many English-speaking regions, different terms are used for rapid transit systems. While 'metro' is widely understood internationally, people in New York call it the 'subway', in London it is the 'underground' or 'tube', and in cities like Taipei, it is commonly referred to as the 'MRT'.
EN: Use 'so' before an adjective to add emphasis, meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "so" sebelum kata sifat untuk menambahkan penekanan, artinya 'sangat' atau 'amat'.
The dog is so cute!
Anjing itu sangat lucu!
EN: To make a polite request or command, we use 'Please' followed by the base form of the verb (imperative sentence). Adding 'everyone' at the end addresses the whole group.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk membuat permintaan atau perintah yang sopan, kita menggunakan "Please" (tolong) diikuti dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja (kalimat imperatif). Menambahkan "everyone" (semuanya) di akhir kalimat digunakan untuk menyapa semua orang yang hadir.
Please sit down, everyone.
Silakan duduk, semuanya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'Please' to instructions or rules is very common. It helps maintain a polite and respectful tone, even when giving direct orders in public spaces like museums or metro stations.
EN: To ask about plural things (like 'rules'), we use 'What are...?' followed by the plural noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menanyakan hal-hal yang jamak (seperti 'rules' aturan), kita menggunakan "What are...?" diikuti dengan kata benda jamak.
What are the questions?
Apa masalahnya?
EN: This sentence is an imperative sentence (a command or request). It starts with a verb, and adding 'please' at the end makes it polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini adalah kalimat imperatif (perintah atau permintaan). Kalimat ini diawali dengan kata kerja, dan menambahkan "please" (tolong) di akhir kalimat dapat membuat nada bicara menjadi sopan dan santun.
Sit down, please.
Silakan duduk.
EN: In English-speaking countries, queuing (standing in line) is highly valued as a basic social etiquette. Adding 'please' is essential when asking strangers or groups to follow rules, as it avoids sounding too bossy.
EN: To tell someone not to do something, start the sentence with 'Don't' (do not) followed by the base form of the action verb. This is called a negative imperative sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu, mulailah kalimat dengan "Don't" (kependekan dari do not) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar. Ini disebut kalimat imperatif negatif.
Don't run here.
Jangan berlari di sini.
EN: In public transport systems like the metro, keeping order and respecting personal space is highly valued. Using 'please' (e.g., 'Please don't push other people') can make the command sound more polite.
EN: We use 'here' after the verb 'be' (am/is/are) to show that someone or something has arrived or is present at the current location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "here" setelah kata kerja 'be' (am/is/are) untuk menunjukkan bahwa seseorang atau sesuatu sudah tiba atau berada di lokasi saat ini.
My friend is here.
Temanku sudah datang (sudah di sini).
EN: In English, 'I see' is a very common and polite way to show active listening, meaning 'I understand what you are saying'. It is softer and more natural than just saying 'OK' or 'I understand'.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give orders, warnings, or advice. They start with the base form of the verb, and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat imperatif digunakan untuk memberikan perintah, peringatan, atau nasihat. Kalimat ini diawali dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar dan menghilangkan subjek 'kamu/kalian' (karena pendengar sudah jelas).
Watch your step.
Berjalanlah dengan hati-hati (perhatikan langkahmu).
EN: In many English-speaking subway systems, such as the London Underground, you will often hear the famous announcement 'Mind the gap' (watch out for the space between the train and the platform). 'Mind the door' is a similar daily warning used to remind passengers to be careful as doors close.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + am/is/are + adjective' to describe how someone feels. 'So' is used before the adjective to mean 'very'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola 'Subjek + am/is/are + kata sifat' untuk mendeskripsikan perasaan seseorang. Menambahkan "so" sebelum kata sifat berarti 'sangat' atau 'begitu...'.
He is so happy.
Dia sangat senang.
EN: Use 'Don't' followed by a basic verb to tell someone not to do something. This is a negative command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Don't" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini adalah kalimat perintah negatif (imperatif).
Don't run in the classroom.
Jangan berlari di dalam kelas.
EN: In many cities around the world, such as Taipei, Singapore, and Hong Kong, eating or drinking on the metro (subway) is strictly prohibited to keep the trains clean and prevent pests. Violators can be fined.
EN: The Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing) is used to describe actions that are happening right now. In this sentence, 'are resting' shows that people are currently in the middle of taking a break.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous Tense (kata kerja be + V-ing) digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sedang terjadi saat ini juga. Dalam kalimat ini, "are resting" menunjukkan bahwa orang-orang sedang dalam keadaan beristirahat saat ini.
The baby is sleeping.
Bayi itu sedang tidur.
EN: In many countries, keeping your voice down on public transportation like the metro is considered a basic social etiquette. It shows respect for other passengers who might be commuting after a long day of work or school.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita...) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membuat saran atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Ayo pergi ke taman.
EN: Use 'I am sorry' to apologize to someone. You can add the person or group you are addressing at the end of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I am sorry" untuk meminta maaf kepada seseorang. Kamu dapat menambahkan orang atau kelompok yang kamu ajak bicara di akhir kalimat.
I am sorry, Mom.
Ibu, aku minta maaf.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'I am sorry' or 'Sorry' is a very common social courtesy used not only for major mistakes but also for minor inconveniences or to politely get someone's attention.
EN: The pattern 'Welcome to + [place]' is used to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'Welcome to + [tempat]' digunakan untuk menyambut seseorang yang tiba di tempat tertentu.
Welcome to our school.
Selamat datang di sekolah kami.
EN: In English-speaking countries, staff at museums, shops, or airports will often greet visitors with 'Welcome to [name of place]' to make them feel invited and comfortable.
EN: This sentence is an imperative sentence (a command or request). It starts with 'Please' to make the request polite, followed directly by the base form of the verb 'read'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini adalah kalimat imperatif (perintah atau permintaan). Menggunakan "Please" (tolong) di awal kalimat membuat nada bicara lebih sopan, lalu diikuti langsung dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar "read" (membaca).
Please sit down.
Silakan duduk.
EN: In English-speaking countries, signs in museums or public spaces often use 'Please' to make rules sound like polite requests rather than harsh commands.
EN: Use 'Don't' followed by a basic verb to tell someone not to do something. This is a negative command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Don't" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini adalah kalimat perintah negatif (imperatif).
Don't run here.
Jangan berlari di sini.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, museums are considered quiet spaces for reflection and learning. Visitors, especially children, are constantly reminded to use 'indoor voices' or remain silent.
EN: Imperative sentences starting with 'Be' followed by adjectives are used to give polite commands, instructions, or advice. They tell someone how to behave or feel.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat imperatif yang diawali dengan 'Be' diikuti kata sifat digunakan untuk memberikan perintah, instruksi, atau saran yang sopan, untuk memberi tahu orang lain bagaimana seharusnya bersikap atau berada dalam kondisi tertentu.
Be careful when you cross the street.
Berhati-hatilah saat menyeberang jalan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, rules in public spaces (like museums or libraries) are often phrased positively with 'Be...' or politely with 'Please...' to encourage cooperative behavior rather than sounding overly commanding.
EN: To tell someone not to do something, start the sentence with 'Don't' followed by the base action (verb). This is a negative command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menyuruh seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu, mulailah kalimat dengan "Don't" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar. Ini adalah kalimat perintah (imperatif) negatif.
Don't run here.
Jangan berlari di sini.
EN: In museums around the world, 'Don't touch' is a very common rule. Touching historical artifacts can damage them due to the natural oils on our hands.
EN: To tell someone not to do something, start the sentence with 'Don't' followed by the base action word (verb). Use 'or' to connect two forbidden actions in a negative sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk menyuruh seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu, mulailah kalimat dengan "Don't" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar. Dalam kalimat negatif, gunakan "or" untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilarang (artinya 'baik...maupun...').
Don't run or jump here.
Tolong jangan berlari atau melompat di sini.
EN: In many museums, art galleries, and public transit systems (like the metro) around the world, eating and drinking are strictly prohibited to keep the environment clean and protect the exhibits or facilities.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a command (imperative sentence) to make a request polite. The verb that follows must be in its base form.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Please" (tolong) di awal kalimat perintah (imperatif) untuk membuat nada bicara menjadi sopan dan santun. Kata kerja yang mengikutinya harus menggunakan bentuk dasar.
Please sit down.
Silakan duduk.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'staff' is a collective noun referring to the group of people who work for an organization. It is commonly used in public places like museums, schools, or stations to refer to employees on duty.
EN: This sentence is an imperative sentence (a command or instruction). It starts directly with a verb ('Stand') and does not have a subject ('you') because it is understood that the speaker is talking to the listener.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini adalah kalimat imperatif (perintah atau instruksi). Kalimat ini langsung diawali dengan kata kerja (Stand), menghilangkan subjek (you), karena lawan bicara sudah jelas yaitu pendengar.
Sit down on the chair.
Duduklah di kursi.
EN: In English-speaking countries, lining up (or 'queuing') is a highly valued social norm. It is expected in public spaces like museums, stations, and shops to show respect for others' turn.
EN: Use 'don't' followed by a basic verb to tell someone not to do something. This is a negative imperative sentence used for rules or instructions.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menambahkan "don't" sebelum kata kerja bentuk dasar dapat digunakan untuk memerintah atau mencegah seseorang agar "tidak" melakukan sesuatu. Ini adalah kalimat imperatif negatif, yang sering digunakan dalam aturan atau instruksi.
Don't run in the hallway.
Tolong jangan berlari di lorong.
EN: In many museums and art galleries around the world, taking photos is allowed, but using a flash is strictly prohibited. This is because the strong light from a camera flash can damage the sensitive pigments in old paintings and historical artifacts over time.
EN: The phrase 'dos and don'ts' is a common idiom used to refer to rules or guidelines about what you should and should not do in a specific situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: "dos and don'ts" adalah ungkapan idiomatik yang umum digunakan untuk merujuk pada hal-hal yang "harus dilakukan" dan "tidak boleh dilakukan" dalam situasi tertentu, yaitu "aturan" atau "hal yang perlu diperhatikan".
Please read the dos and don'ts of the library.
Silakan baca aturan perpustakaan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'dos and don'ts' is a very friendly and informal way to present rules, often used in public places like museums, pools, or schools to make the guidelines feel less demanding and more cooperative.
EN: The structure 'Imperative sentence + and + subject + verb' is used to express 'Do this, and then this good thing will happen.'
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'Kalimat imperatif + and + subjek + kata kerja' digunakan untuk mengungkapkan 'Lakukan ini, maka akan ada hasil baik berikutnya (maka akan...).'
Study hard, and you will pass the test.
Belajarlah dengan giat, dan kamu akan lulus ujian.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita...) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk mengajak lawan bicara melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Ayo pergi ke taman.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita...) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk mengajak lawan bicara melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go home.
Mari kita pulang.
EN: In English-speaking countries, visiting a 'café' is a very common social activity, not just for drinking coffee but also for having light meals, studying, or chatting with friends.
EN: Negative Imperative Sentences: Use 'Don't' followed by a base verb to tell someone not to do something. Adding 'please' makes the request more polite.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat Perintah Negatif: Gunakan "Don't" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu. Menambahkan "please" dapat membuat nada bicara menjadi lebih sopan.
Don't run, please.
Tolong jangan berlari.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'please' to the end of an imperative sentence (command) is a common way to soften the tone, making it sound like a friendly request rather than a harsh order, especially when speaking to friends or family.
EN: We use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kita menggunakan "Let's" (kependekan dari Let us) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membuat saran atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's go to the park.
Ayo pergi ke taman.
EN: 'Take a seat' is a polite and common way to invite someone to sit down, often used in both casual and semi-formal situations. It sounds softer and friendlier than simply saying 'Sit down'.
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + be verb + Adjective' to describe a person, place, or thing. You can connect two adjectives with 'and' to describe two qualities at the same time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur 'Subjek + kata kerja be + kata sifat' untuk mendeskripsikan orang, tempat, atau benda. Kamu bisa menggunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua kata sifat sekaligus mendeskripsikan dua ciri.
This room is big and bright.
Ruangan ini luas dan terang.
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (kependekan dari Let us) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membuat saran atau mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's play tennis.
Mari kita bermain tenis.
EN: Use 'Don't' followed by a basic verb to tell someone not to do something. This is a negative imperative sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Don't" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk memberi tahu seseorang agar tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini adalah penggunaan kalimat perintah negatif.
Don't forget your keys.
Jangan lupakan kuncimu.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita...) diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membuat saran atau mengajak seseorang melakukan suatu kegiatan bersama.
Let's play soccer after school.
Mari kita bermain sepak bola setelah sekolah.
EN: In Western schools and museums, the 'art room' or 'art studio' is a dedicated space for creativity. It is common to express excitement about visiting these colorful and hands-on spaces.
EN: Use 'let's not + verb' to suggest that we should not do something. It is the negative form of 'let's'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "let's not + kata kerja" untuk menyarankan agar kita tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini adalah bentuk negatif dari "let's (mari kita...)".
Let's not run in the classroom.
Mari kita tidak berlari di dalam kelas.
EN: Use 'a lot of' before both countable and uncountable nouns to show a large amount of something. It is very common in daily spoken English.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "a lot of" sebelum kata benda yang dapat dihitung maupun tidak dapat dihitung untuk menunjukkan jumlah yang banyak. Ini sangat umum digunakan dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
We have a lot of friends.
Kami punya banyak teman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, reassuring someone with 'Don't worry' followed by a practical reason (like having plenty of time) is a common way to reduce anxiety and show friendliness.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: stasiun
Dalam konteks: aturan, peraturan
Dalam konteks: mendorong, mendorong orang lain
Dalam konteks: lapar
Dalam konteks: tenang, diam
Dalam konteks: museum
Dalam konteks: berteriak, meneriakkan
Dalam konteks: menyentuh, menyentuh
Dalam konteks: seluruh staf, karyawan
Dalam konteks: (kamera) lampu kilat
Dalam konteks: memesan (makanan)
Dalam konteks: lupa
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To obey or adhere to the established guidelines or regulations.
mematuhi aturan
To wait in a queue or line of people.
Antre
To be careful or alert to danger.
hati-hati, perhatikan
To pay attention to or be careful of the door (especially when it is closing).
hati-hati dengan pintu, perhatikan pintu
Rules about what you must and must not do in a particular situation.
Aturan, hal yang boleh dan tidak boleh dilakukan
To sit down.
Duduk, mengambil tempat duduk