EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place or event to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Welcome to' yang diikuti nama tempat atau acara untuk menyambut seseorang yang baru tiba di lokasi tertentu.
Welcome to our home!
Selamat datang di rumah kami!
EN: In Western culture, it is common to greet guests enthusiastically at the door to make them feel comfortable immediately.
EN: Use 'Thanks for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to thank someone for a specific action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Thanks for' yang diikuti kata kerja berakhiran '-ing' untuk berterima kasih kepada seseorang atas hal spesifik yang telah dilakukannya.
Thanks for helping me.
Terima kasih sudah membantuku.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite and common to thank the host immediately upon arriving at a party.
EN: Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a particle (like 'in', 'on', or 'out') to create a new meaning. 'Come in' is a common way to invite someone to enter a room or building.
Bahasa Indonesia: Phrasal verb menggabungkan kata kerja dengan partikel (seperti 'in', 'on', atau 'out') untuk membentuk kata baru. 'Come in' adalah cara umum untuk mengundang seseorang masuk ke dalam ruangan atau bangunan.
Please come in and sit down.
Silakan masuk dan duduk.
EN: In Western culture, 'No problem' is a very common informal response to 'Thank you'. Adding 'on' in 'Come on in' makes the invitation feel more welcoming and enthusiastic, which is perfect for a party host.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears to you.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'look' + kata sifat untuk menggambarkan kesan atau tampilan luar sesuatu menurut Anda.
You look happy today.
Kamu terlihat bahagia hari ini.
EN: In Western culture, it is polite to compliment the host's home or the venue when you arrive at a party.
EN: Use 'I love + [plural noun]' to talk about things you enjoy in general. Adding an 's' to the end of the activity or food shows you like all of them, not just one specific instance.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'I love + [kata benda jamak]' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang Anda sukai secara umum. Menambahkan 's' di akhir nama aktivitas atau makanan menunjukkan bahwa Anda menyukai jenis tersebut secara umum, bukan hanya satu yang spesifik.
I love apples.
Saya suka apel.
EN: Barbecues (often called BBQs) are a very common social activity in many English-speaking countries, especially during the summer. It's a casual way to meet friends and eat outdoors.
EN: Use 'smells' followed by an adjective to describe the scent of something. For singular subjects like 'food', we add 's' to the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'smells' yang diikuti kata sifat untuk menggambarkan aroma sesuatu. Ketika subjeknya tunggal (seperti food), kata kerjanya harus ditambah s.
The coffee smells great.
Kopi ini aromanya enak sekali.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite and common to compliment the smell or appearance of food when arriving at a party or barbecue.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two or more items in a list.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua atau lebih item dalam sebuah daftar.
I have apples and bananas.
Saya punya apel dan pisang.
EN: Burgers and chicken are staple foods at American backyard barbecues.
EN: Use 'What are your + plural noun?' to ask about multiple things someone has or likes.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What are your + kata benda jamak?' untuk menanyakan beberapa hal yang dimiliki atau disukai seseorang.
What are your favorite colors?
Apa saja warna favoritmu?
EN: Asking about hobbies is a very common and polite way to get to know someone better in English-speaking cultures, especially at parties.
EN: Use 'I like' followed by nouns or activities ending in '-ing' to talk about your hobbies.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'I like' yang diikuti kata benda atau aktivitas berakhiran '-ing' untuk membicarakan hobi Anda.
I like music and swimming.
Saya suka musik dan berenang.
EN: In casual social gatherings, sharing hobbies like 'sports' or 'cooking' is a very common and safe way to build rapport with new acquaintances.
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about a category.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What + kata benda' di awal kalimat tanya untuk menanyakan informasi spesifik mengenai kategori tertentu.
What food do you like?
Makanan apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In English, 'play' is used for competitive sports with balls or teams (soccer, basketball). For other activities, we might use 'do' (yoga) or 'go' (hiking).
EN: Use 'and' to join two similar things or ideas together in one sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menggabungkan dua hal atau gagasan yang serupa dalam satu kalimat.
I like apples and oranges.
Saya suka apel dan jeruk.
EN: In American English, 'soccer' is used for the sport played with feet, while 'football' refers to American football. In most other English-speaking countries, 'football' means soccer.
EN: Use 'like' followed by a noun or an '-ing' verb to talk about things you enjoy doing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'like' yang diikuti kata benda atau kata kerja berakhiran '-ing' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang suka Anda lakukan.
I like swimming.
Saya suka berenang.
EN: In casual English, 'Cool' is a very common way to show you are listening and interested in what the other person said.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has an arrangement. It is a common way to start a question in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Do you have...?' untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang memiliki sesuatu atau mempunyai rencana tertentu. Ini adalah cara memulai kalimat tanya yang sangat umum dalam present tense.
Do you have any questions?
Apakah kamu punya pertanyaan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about weekend plans is a very common way to start a friendly conversation or lead into an invitation to hang out.
EN: Use 'What about you?' to ask the same question back to the person you are talking to without repeating the whole sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'What about you?' untuk menanyakan kembali pertanyaan yang sama kepada lawan bicara Anda tanpa perlu mengulang seluruh kalimat.
I am a student. What about you?
Saya seorang siswa. Bagaimana denganmu?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What about you?' shows that you are interested in the other person, making the conversation more friendly.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action word to talk about your desires or plans.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'want to' yang diikuti kata kerja tindakan untuk membicarakan keinginan atau rencana Anda.
I want to eat pizza.
Saya ingin makan piza.
EN: Hiking is a very common and popular weekend activity in many English-speaking countries, often used as a way to socialize.
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about someone's habits or regular activities in a specific place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Where do you...' untuk menanyakan tempat yang biasa dikunjungi atau aktivitas rutin seseorang.
Where do you eat lunch?
Di mana kamu biasanya makan siang?
EN: In casual English, 'Really?' is a very common way to show you are engaged in the conversation. It doesn't mean you doubt the person; it means 'Tell me more!'
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use it with one person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'There is' untuk menyatakan keberadaan sesuatu. Gunakan untuk satu orang, tempat, atau benda (tunggal).
There is a big tree in the garden.
Ada pohon besar di taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, suggesting a visit to a local park is a common and low-pressure way to invite someone to hang out.
EN: Use 'sounds' + adjective to react to an idea or suggestion. Since 'That' is singular, we add 's' to the verb 'sound'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'sounds' + kata sifat untuk merespons suatu gagasan atau saran. Karena 'That' bernilai tunggal, kata kerja sound harus ditambahkan s.
That sounds good.
Dengarnya bagus juga.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds fun!' or 'Great!' is a polite way to show you are engaged in the conversation.
EN: Use 'Do you want to...' followed by an action to ask if someone would like to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Do you want to...' yang diikuti kata kerja tindakan untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang ingin melakukan sesuatu.
Do you want to eat?
Apakah kamu ingin makan sesuatu?
EN: In casual English, 'Do you want to come?' is a very friendly and direct way to invite someone who is already part of the conversation.
EN: Use 'would love to' to politely accept an invitation or express a strong desire to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'would love to' untuk menerima undangan secara sopan atau menyatakan keinginan yang kuat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I would love to join your team.
Saya senang sekali bisa bergabung dengan tim Anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, simply saying 'Yes' can sometimes sound too blunt. Adding 'I would love to' makes the response warmer and more polite.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to suggest doing something together.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Let's' (Let us) yang diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengajak melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's eat pizza.
Ayo kita makan pizza.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'Let's' is a very common and friendly way to finalize plans with friends.
EN: Use 'Nice to meet you' when meeting someone for the first time or meeting them in a specific context. Adding 'here' specifies the location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Nice to meet you' saat pertama kali bertemu seseorang atau saat bertemu di acara tertentu. Menambahkan 'here' digunakan untuk menekankan lokasi.
Nice to see you at the park.
Senang bertemu denganmu di taman.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Nice to meet you' is standard when being introduced to someone. Adding 'here' makes the greeting more personal to the current event (like a party).
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'too' di akhir kalimat untuk mengartikan 'juga'. Kata ini sangat umum digunakan dalam tanggapan yang sopan.
I am happy too.
Saya juga senang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is standard etiquette to repeat the greeting back with 'too' when meeting someone for the first time or after a conversation.
EN: Use 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) to indicate when something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan 'on' sebelum nama hari yang spesifik (seperti Monday, Tuesday, dll.) untuk menunjukkan kapan sesuatu terjadi.
I have a party on Friday.
Saya ada pesta hari Jumat.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'See you on [Day]' is a common way to end a conversation when you have future plans with someone. It confirms the appointment while saying goodbye.
EN: Use 'Enjoy' followed by a noun to wish someone a good time with a specific activity or event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'Enjoy' yang diikuti kata benda untuk mendoakan seseorang agar menikmati aktivitas atau acara tertentu.
Enjoy the movie!
Selamat menikmati filmnya!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to add a small wish (like 'Enjoy the party') after saying goodbye when leaving or ending a conversation.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: mengundang
Dalam konteks: acara pesta barbekyu
Dalam konteks: beraroma / berbau
Dalam konteks: burger
Dalam konteks: hobi / kegemaran
Dalam konteks: memasak
Dalam konteks: sepak bola
Dalam konteks: hiking / naik gunung
Dalam konteks: akhir pekan
Dalam konteks: di dekat sini
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To enter a room or building, especially when invited.
Masuklah
Used as a friendly response to thanks.
Tidak masalah, sama-sama
A polite formula used when being introduced to someone.
Senang bertemu denganmu
Used for saying goodbye to someone you expect to see again soon.
Sampai jumpa, sampai nanti
A person's home, house, or apartment.
Tempat tinggal, rumah
A social gathering or party where food is cooked outdoors on a grill.
Pesta barbeku
To participate in a specific category of sports, specifically those involving a ball and a team.
Bermain (olahraga bola)