The Big Race: Slow and SteadyBalapan Besar: Pelan tapi Pasti
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EN: Use 'start' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to show that an action has begun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Setelah kata kerja 'start', tambahkan bentuk -ing dari kata kerja tersebut untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu tindakan telah dimulai.
It started raining while we were outside.
Saat kami di luar, hujan mulai turun.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a state or feeling in the past for one person (he/she/it).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'was' untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau perasaan di masa lalu untuk satu orang (dia/he/she/it).
He was happy yesterday.
Dia sangat bahagia kemarin.
EN: In English storytelling, 'But' is often used at the beginning of a sentence to create a dramatic contrast, even though formal writing sometimes avoids this.
EN: Use 'too many' with things you can count (like berries) and 'too much' with actions or things you cannot count (like playing or water) to show that something is more than what is needed or good.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'too many' dengan hal-hal yang bisa dihitung (seperti buah beri), dan 'too much' dengan kata benda atau tindakan yang tidak bisa dihitung (seperti bermain), untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu 'terlalu banyak' atau 'berlebihan'.
I drank too much juice and ate too many cookies.
Saya minum terlalu banyak jus dan makan terlalu banyak kue.
EN: The phrase 'just for one minute' is a common way to justify a small break, even when we know it might lead to a longer rest. It reflects a very human tendency to procrastinate or underestimate fatigue.
EN: The past tense of 'lie' (to rest in a flat position) is 'lay'. It is used to describe actions that happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau dari 'lie' (berbaring) adalah 'lay'. Ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi di masa lalu.
She lay on the sofa yesterday.
Dia berbaring di sofa kemarin.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "for" diikuti periode waktu untuk menunjukkan berapa lama suatu tindakan berlangsung.
I will sleep for ten minutes.
Saya akan tidur selama sepuluh menit.
EN: The phrase 'Just for one minute' is often used as a common excuse or self-justification when someone knows they should be doing something else but wants a short break.
EN: Use the past tense verb 'became' to describe a change from one state or amount to another in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau 'became' untuk menggambarkan perubahan dari satu keadaan atau jumlah di masa lalu.
The small seed became a beautiful flower.
Biji kecil itu berubah menjadi bunga yang indah.
EN: The phrase 'fell asleep' is a common idiom. In English, we don't just 'sleep' (the action), we 'fall' into the state of sleep, implying it happens naturally or sometimes unintentionally.
EN: Use 'be + verb-ing' (Present/Past Continuous) to describe an action that is happening or was happening at a specific time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be + kata kerja-ing' (Present/Past Continuous) untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang terjadi pada titik waktu tertentu.
The children were playing in the park.
Anak-anak sedang bermain di taman saat itu.
EN: The phrase 'step by step' is a common English idiom meaning to do something slowly, steadily, and in order. It reflects the moral of the story: persistence is key.
EN: Use 'keep + -ing' to talk about an action that continues or is repeated without stopping.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'keep + kata kerja-ing' untuk menunjukkan suatu tindakan yang berlanjut atau diulang tanpa henti.
Keep walking until you see the park.
Teruslah berjalan sampai kamu melihat taman.
EN: The phrase 'keep going' is a very common way to encourage someone (or yourself) in English-speaking cultures, emphasizing persistence over speed.
EN: Use 'keep + verb-ing' to talk about an action that continues or is repeated without stopping.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'keep + kata kerja-ing' untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang berlanjut atau diulang tanpa henti.
She kept running even though she was tired.
Meskipun dia lelah, dia terus berlari.
EN: The phrase 'slow and steady wins the race' is a famous idiom from Aesop's Fables (The Tortoise and the Hare). It teaches that consistency is more important than speed.
EN: The Past Continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that was happening at a specific moment in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk Past Continuous (was/were + kata kerja-ing) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang terjadi pada titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
The children were playing in the park when it started to rain.
Ketika hujan mulai turun, anak-anak sedang bermain di taman.
EN: The phrase 'slow and steady wins the race' is a direct reference to Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It is a common idiom in English-speaking cultures to encourage persistence over raw speed.
EN: Use 'be going to' followed by a verb to talk about something that is likely to happen very soon based on what you see now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be going to' diikuti kata kerja untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang kemungkinan akan terjadi berdasarkan apa yang terlihat saat ini.
Look at the clouds! It is going to rain.
Lihat awan-awan itu! Sebentar lagi hujan.
EN: In English storytelling, it is common to use 'says [Name]' after a quote, even if the action happened in the past, to make the story feel more immediate and alive.
EN: Use the past tense (ending in -ed) to describe actions that happened and finished in a story.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau (biasanya berakhiran -ed) untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi dan selesai dalam cerita.
She opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk.
EN: The phrase 'jumped to his feet' is a common English idiom meaning to stand up very quickly, usually because of surprise or excitement.
EN: The past simple tense 'fell asleep' is used to describe a completed action that happened at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk lampau sederhana 'fell asleep' digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada titik waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
I fell asleep on the bus yesterday.
Saya tertidur di bus kemarin.
EN: In English storytelling, the present tense 'says' is often used even when describing past events to make the story feel more immediate and exciting.
EN: Use 'as [adjective/adverb] as one can/could' to show that someone is doing something with their maximum effort or ability.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'as [kata sifat/kata keterangan] as one can/could' untuk menunjukkan bahwa seseorang melakukan sesuatu dengan usaha atau kemampuan terbaiknya.
She studied as hard as she could for the test.
Dia belajar sekeras mungkin untuk ujian.
EN: This sentence structure is commonly used in storytelling to create a sense of urgency followed by a disappointing or climactic result, similar to the moral lessons in Aesop's Fables.
EN: Use 'can' with verbs of perception (like see, hear, smell) to describe what you are currently experiencing or noticing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' dengan kata kerja indra (seperti see, hear, smell) untuk menggambarkan apa yang sedang kamu amati atau rasakan saat ini.
I can hear the birds singing in the garden.
Saya bisa mendengar burung-burung bernyanyi di taman.
EN: The phrase 'Slow and steady wins the race' is a direct reference to Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. Loopy's dialogue reflects the persistence and focus required to succeed despite being slower than others.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to state facts or describe actions happening in a story as they occur.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk 'Present Simple' untuk menyatakan fakta atau menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi dalam cerita.
The teacher opens the book and starts the lesson.
Guru membuka buku dan mulai mengajar.
EN: In English storytelling, the phrase 'And the winner is...' is a classic way to build suspense before announcing a result, commonly used in awards shows and competitions.
EN: Use '-est' at the end of a short adjective to show that something has the most of a quality compared to everyone else (Superlative).
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan '-est' di akhir kata sifat pendek untuk menunjukkan 'paling...'. Ini digunakan untuk membandingkan tiga orang atau benda atau lebih, menunjukkan tingkat tertinggi.
This is the smallest apple in the basket.
Ini apel terkecil di keranjang.
EN: The phrase 'slow and steady wins the race' is a direct reference to Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It teaches that persistence is more important than raw speed.
EN: Use 'be covered in' to describe something that is completely spread over a surface.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'be covered in' untuk menggambarkan sesuatu yang permukaannya sepenuhnya tertutup oleh zat lain.
The mountain was covered in snow.
Gunung itu tertutup salju.
EN: The story is a variation of 'The Tortoise and the Hare', a famous Aesop's Fable teaching that persistence is more important than speed.
EN: Use the superlative form 'the fastest' to compare one person or thing with all others in a group to show who has the highest degree of a quality.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk superlatif 'the fastest' untuk membandingkan satu orang atau benda dengan semua orang lain dalam kelompok, untuk menunjukkan siapa yang memiliki kualitas paling tinggi.
She is the tallest student in our class.
Dia adalah siswa tertinggi di kelas kami.
EN: This sentence reflects the moral of Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare', where overconfidence leads to failure despite having a natural advantage.
EN: Use 'faster than' to compare two people or things. Add '-er' to short adjectives and follow with 'than'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'kata sifat + er + than' untuk membandingkan dua orang atau benda. Tambahkan -er pada kata sifat pendek, lalu diikuti than (daripada).
The rabbit is faster than the turtle.
Kelinci lebih cepat daripada kura-kura.
EN: This sentence reflects the moral of the famous Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare', emphasizing that consistency is more important than raw speed.
EN: Using '-ing' at the start of a sentence (Gerund) turns an action into a noun to act as the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan '-ing' di awal kalimat (gerund) mengubah tindakan menjadi kata benda yang berfungsi sebagai subjek kalimat.
Reading books is fun.
Membaca itu menyenangkan.
EN: This sentence is a variation of the moral from Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare': 'Slow and steady wins the race.' It emphasizes persistence over raw talent.
EN: The pattern 'too busy + V-ing' is used to describe when someone is so occupied with an activity that they cannot do something else.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'too busy + V-ing' digunakan untuk menggambarkan ketika seseorang sangat sibuk dengan suatu aktivitas sehingga tidak bisa melakukan hal lain.
I was too busy doing my homework to watch TV.
Saya terlalu sibuk mengerjakan PR, jadi saya tidak menonton TV.
EN: This sentence reflects the moral of Aesop's Fables 'The Tortoise and the Hare', emphasizing that consistency (being steady) is more important than raw speed.
EN: Use 'Let us' (or 'Let's') followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together with someone.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Let us' (atau Let's) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menyarankan melakukan suatu aktivitas bersama seseorang.
Let us go to the park this afternoon.
Ayo pergi ke taman sore ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let's' is a very common and friendly way to make suggestions, emphasizing inclusion and teamwork rather than giving a command.
EN: Use 'will not' (or 'won't') to talk about things you decide not to do in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will not' (atau singkatannya won't) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang kamu putuskan untuk tidak dilakukan di masa depan.
I will not eat chocolate before dinner.
Saya tidak akan makan cokelat sebelum makan malam.
EN: The phrase 'Well... maybe just one' adds a humorous touch, showing that even when people make resolutions, they often leave a little room for their favorite temptations.
EN: When two words are joined by 'and' to form a single concept or a well-known proverb, we treat them as a single unit and use a singular verb (wins).
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika dua kata dihubungkan dengan 'and' untuk membentuk satu konsep atau peribahasa terkenal, kita menganggapnya sebagai satu kesatuan dan menggunakan kata kerja tunggal (wins).
Bread and butter is my favorite breakfast.
Roti panggang mentega adalah sarapan favoritku.
EN: This sentence is the famous moral from Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It teaches that persistence and consistency are more important than raw speed or talent.
EN: Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality. For short adjectives like 'steady', we change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-est'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat superlatif digunakan untuk menggambarkan benda yang berada pada tingkat tertinggi atau terendah dalam suatu kualitas. Untuk kata sifat pendek seperti 'steady', kita mengubah 'y' menjadi 'i' dan menambahkan '-est'.
He is the happiest boy in the class.
Dia adalah anak laki-laki paling bahagia di kelas.
EN: The phrase 'Hooray for [Name]!' is a common way to lead a cheer or show public appreciation for someone's achievement in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'have to' to talk about things that are necessary. Use 'do not have to' when something is not required or not necessary.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'have to' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang perlu dilakukan. Gunakan 'do not have to' ketika sesuatu tidak wajib atau tidak perlu dilakukan.
You do not have to run; we have plenty of time.
Kamu tidak perlu berlari; kita punya banyak waktu.
EN: This sentence reflects the moral of the famous Aesop's Fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It emphasizes that persistence and consistency are more important than raw speed or talent.
EN: The phrase 'keep + verb-ing' is used to describe an action that continues without stopping.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'keep + kata kerja-ing' digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang berlanjut tanpa berhenti.
Keep walking until you see the park.
Teruslah berjalan sampai kamu melihat taman.
EN: This sentence is the moral of the famous Aesop's Fable, 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It teaches that persistence is more important than speed.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Genangan air kecil di tanah, biasanya terbentuk dari air hujan atau lumpur.
Dalam konteks: Bersorak, berteriak gembira, menunjukkan dukungan atau semangat.
Dalam konteks: Pemenang dalam perlombaan atau kompetisi.
Dalam konteks: Paling lambat (bentuk superlatif dari slow).
Dalam konteks: Tiba, sampai di suatu tempat.
Dalam konteks: Tertutup atau penuh dengan sesuatu.
Dalam konteks: Stabil, terus-menerus, tidak berhenti.
Dalam konteks: Garis akhir perlombaan.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Consistency and persistence are more important than speed.
Pelan tapi pasti; yang sabar dan konsisten akan menang.
To stop trying to do something.
Menyerah.
To start sleeping.
Tertidur.
To continue moving or doing something.
Terus berjalan, terus maju.
To win a race or competition.
Menjadi juara pertama.
To finish a race or competition in a specific rank or position.
Mendapatkan (peringkat); finis di posisi tertentu
The marked line at the end of a race track.
Garis finis
A phrase describing a consistent and persistent pace that leads to success.
Pelan tapi pasti; tekun dan konsisten