EN: Use 'is getting + adjective' to describe a change that is happening right now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "is getting + kata sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan perubahan yang sedang terjadi atau peralihan keadaan.
The weather is getting cold.
Cuaca semakin dingin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Stone Soup' is a famous folk story about sharing. The phrase 'getting better' is often used to encourage others during a collaborative task like cooking.
EN: Use 'had + past participle' (had heard) to talk about something that happened before another action in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "had + kata kerja bentuk ketiga" (had heard) untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang sudah terjadi sebelum suatu tindakan di masa lalu.
He had finished his homework before his mom came home.
Dia sudah menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumahnya sebelum ibunya pulang.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to offer help in a friendly way.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Can I...?" untuk meminta izin atau menawarkan bantuan dengan ramah.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka jendela?
EN: In many cultures, contributing food to a communal meal is a sign of friendship and community spirit, often referred to as a 'potluck' style of sharing.
EN: Use 'The more..., the better...' to show that when one thing increases, the result or quality also increases.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "The more..., the better..." untuk menunjukkan bahwa ketika sesuatu meningkat, hasil atau kualitasnya juga ikut meningkat (semakin... semakin...).
The more you practice, the better you speak.
Semakin banyak kamu berlatih, semakin baik kamu berbicara.
EN: The phrase reflects the central theme of 'Stone Soup,' a traditional folk story about how cooperation and sharing benefit the entire community.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions that happen one after another or at the same time.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang terjadi berurutan atau bersamaan.
He sat down and opened his book.
Dia duduk dan membuka bukunya.
EN: In many Western stories, 'herbs from the garden' signifies freshness and a personal touch in cooking, reflecting a tradition of home gardening.
EN: Use 'Every' followed by a singular noun to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to many things, the verb that follows must be singular (e.g., 'needs' instead of 'need').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Every' diikuti kata benda tunggal untuk membicarakan setiap anggota dalam suatu kelompok. Meskipun merujuk pada banyak objek, kata kerja setelahnya harus dalam bentuk tunggal (misalnya gunakan 'needs' bukan 'need').
Every student has a book.
Setiap siswa memiliki satu buku.
EN: 'Here you go' is a very common phrase used when handing something to someone. 'Dear' is a term of endearment often used by older people or family members to show kindness.
EN: Use 'Looked' and 'Smelled' to describe how something seems to your senses. These are followed by adjectives.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Looked' (terlihat) dan 'Smelled' (tercium) untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana sesuatu tampak menurut indra. Keduanya biasanya diikuti kata sifat.
The cake tasted sweet.
Kue ini rasanya manis.
EN: Use 'Come and [verb]' to invite someone to do an action immediately.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Come and [kata kerja]" untuk mengundang seseorang melakukan suatu tindakan segera.
Come and eat your dinner!
Ayo makan malammu!
EN: In many cultures, sharing a meal from a large pot symbolizes community and friendship. The phrase 'Come and get it' is a common, informal way to announce that food is served.
EN: Use 'give [something] to [someone]' to show who receives an object. It is a common way to describe sharing or moving things.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "give [sesuatu] to [seseorang]" untuk menunjukkan siapa yang menerima suatu benda. Ini adalah cara umum untuk mendeskripsikan berbagi atau memindahkan benda.
I gave the book to my sister.
Saya memberikan buku ini kepada adik perempuan saya.
EN: Sitting in a circle is a common way to represent equality and community in many cultures, especially during storytelling or sharing meals.
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to show who is receiving something or who the intended person is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'for' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan penerima atau objek dari suatu benda, yaitu "untuk seseorang".
This gift is for you.
Hadiah ini untukmu.
EN: In storytelling, repeating a sentence structure (Parallelism) helps build rhythm and emphasizes the fairness of sharing with everyone.
EN: Use 'the most + adjective' to describe something that is number one in a group. Use 'I have ever + past participle' to talk about your life experience until now.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "the most + kata sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang menempati peringkat pertama dalam suatu kelompok. Padukan dengan "I have ever + kata kerja bentuk ketiga" untuk mengekspresikan pengalaman hidup hingga saat ini.
This is the most beautiful movie I have ever seen!
Ini film terindah yang pernah saya tonton!
EN: This sentence refers to the classic 'Stone Soup' fable, which teaches that when everyone contributes a small amount, the whole community benefits. It highlights the value of sharing over individual resources.
EN: Use 'did not' + 'base verb' to talk about things that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'did not' ditambah 'kata kerja bentuk dasar' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang tidak terjadi di masa lalu.
I did not eat the cake.
Saya tidak makan kue itu.
EN: This sentence reflects the moral of the 'Stone Soup' fable, emphasizing that community and generosity are more important than the physical object itself.
EN: Use 'When' to talk about things that are always true or happen regularly. In this pattern, we use the present tense in both parts of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "When" untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang selalu benar atau terjadi secara teratur. Dalam pola kalimat ini, kedua bagian kalimat menggunakan bentuk sekarang.
When you heat ice, it melts.
Ketika kamu memanaskan es batu, es itu akan mencair.
EN: This sentence reflects a common Western moral theme in children's stories: the 'Stone Soup' concept, where community sharing leads to abundance for everyone.
EN: Use 'I think I will' to express a decision made at the moment of speaking or a future intention.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "I think I will" untuk mengekspresikan keputusan yang dibuat saat berbicara atau niat untuk masa depan.
I think I will go to the park tomorrow.
Saya pikir saya akan pergi ke taman besok.
EN: The phrase 'Stone Soup' is a famous folk story theme where strangers each contribute a small amount of food to transform a plain pot of water with a stone into a delicious meal, symbolizing the power of sharing and community.
EN: Using multiple adjectives at the end of a sentence to describe how someone feels or looks.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan beberapa kata sifat di akhir kalimat untuk mendeskripsikan perasaan atau keadaan seseorang.
The children went to bed, tired and sleepy.
Anak-anak pergi tidur, merasa lelah dan mengantuk.
EN: The phrase 'The End' is the standard way to signal the conclusion of a children's story or fairy tale in English-speaking cultures.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan, luar biasa
Dalam konteks: sejumput (jumlah yang dijepit dengan jari)
Dalam konteks: rempah-rempah, tanaman herbal
Dalam konteks: mengaduk (bentuk lampau)
Dalam konteks: sangat baik, hebat
Dalam konteks: lezat
Dalam konteks: merasakan, mencicipi (bentuk ketiga)
Dalam konteks: berbagi
Dalam konteks: tepat, persis
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
Used to say that a larger number or amount of something is more desirable.
Semakin banyak semakin baik
To move downward through the air using wings.
Terbang turun
An invitation for people to arrive and receive something, usually food.
Datang dan ambil / Ayo makan
Doing something for the final time before finishing.
Satu kali terakhir
A small, informal measurement in cooking, representing the amount of a dry ingredient that can be held between the thumb and forefinger.
Sejumput garam