EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to allow someone to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'let + orang + kata kerja' untuk meminta izin atau mengizinkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biarkan aku membantumu membawa tas itu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in children's fables, where animals are personified and addressed directly. The repetition of 'little duck' adds a rhythmic, nursery-rhyme quality.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'cannot' (atau can't) untuk mengatakan bahwa seseorang tidak diizinkan melakukan sesuatu, atau tidak mampu melakukannya.
You cannot park your car here.
Kamu tidak boleh memarkir mobil di sini.
EN: In English storytelling, the verb 'says' often comes before or after the name of the character (e.g., 'says Gaga' or 'Gaga says'). This is a common way to attribute dialogue in children's books.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang kamu rencanakan atau janjikan untuk dilakukan di masa depan.
I will help you with your homework.
Aku akan membantumu mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah.
EN: This sentence structure mimics the classic repetitive style found in English fairy tales like 'The Three Little Pigs'. The use of 'I will...' three times builds tension and shows the character's determination.
EN: Use 'exactly what' to emphasize that an action or situation matches a previous description or expectation perfectly.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'exactly what' untuk menekankan bahwa suatu tindakan atau situasi persis sesuai dengan deskripsi atau harapan sebelumnya.
That is exactly what I need.
Itulah yang aku butuhkan.
EN: In storytelling, this phrase is a common device used to transition from a character's threat or promise to their actual action, creating a sense of inevitability.
EN: Use 'with' to describe the tool or body part used to perform an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'with' untuk menggambarkan alat atau bagian tubuh yang digunakan untuk melakukan suatu tindakan.
She cut the apple with a knife.
Dia memotong apel dengan pisau.
EN: The phrasal verb 'fall apart' means to break into pieces or disintegrate. In this sentence, it is used in the past tense 'fell apart' to show the action already happened.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kerja 'fall apart' berarti 'pecah berkeping-keping' atau 'hancur'. Dalam kalimat, digunakan bentuk lampau 'fell apart' untuk menunjukkan bahwa tindakan itu sudah terjadi.
The old book fell apart when I touched it.
Buku tua itu hancur berkeping-keping begitu aku menyentuhnya.
EN: The phrase 'in seconds' is a common English idiom used to emphasize that something happened extremely quickly, even if it wasn't literally two or three seconds.
EN: The pattern 'as fast as one can' is used to describe doing something with the maximum possible speed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'as fast as (seseorang) can/could' digunakan untuk menggambarkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu secepat mungkin dengan segenap kemampuannya.
She ran as fast as she could to catch the bus.
Dia berlari secepat mungkin untuk mengejar bus.
EN: The phrase 'as fast as his little legs could carry him' is a common idiomatic expression in children's literature to emphasize the effort and speed of a small character.
EN: Use 'There were' to talk about more than one person or thing that existed in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'There were' untuk membicarakan lebih dari satu orang atau benda yang ada di suatu tempat di masa lalu.
There were many apples on the table.
Ada banyak apel di atas meja.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fairy tales (like The Three Little Pigs) to describe a changing situation as the characters move from one place to another.
EN: Use 'each other' when two people do the same thing to one another.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika dua orang melakukan hal yang sama satu sama lain, gunakan 'each other' (satu sama lain).
We love each other.
Kami saling mencintai dengan dalam.
EN: In English stories, 'held each other tight' is a common way to show characters are scared or comforting one another.
EN: To talk about actions that happened in the past, we often add '-ed' to the end of the verb. 'Follow' becomes 'followed'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Untuk membicarakan tindakan yang terjadi di masa lalu, kita sering menambahkan '-ed' di akhir kata kerja. 'Follow' (mengikuti) menjadi 'followed' (mengikuti).
The dog followed me home.
Anjing itu mengikutiku pulang.
EN: In English stories, animals are often given titles like 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' followed by a color or characteristic to turn them into characters.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions that happen one after another or at the same time by the same person.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh orang yang sama secara berurutan atau bersamaan.
She sat down and opened her book.
Dia duduk dan membuka bukunya.
EN: In English literature and fables, the word 'foxy' often describes someone who is clever, sneaky, or untrustworthy, reflecting the traditional character of a fox.
EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to allow someone to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'let + orang + kata kerja' untuk meminta izin atau mengizinkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biarkan aku membantumu membawa tas itu.
EN: This sentence structure is a classic trope in English fairy tales, similar to the Big Bad Wolf's lines in 'The Three Little Pigs'.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Setelah 'cannot' (atau can't) tambahkan kata kerja dasar untuk mengatakan bahwa seseorang dilarang melakukan sesuatu, atau tidak mampu melakukannya.
You cannot park your car here.
Kamu tidak boleh memarkir mobil di sini.
EN: In English storytelling, especially in children's fables like 'The Three Little Pigs', repetitive phrases (like 'No, no, no!') are used to build tension and make the story easier for children to remember and participate in.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang kamu rencanakan atau janjikan untuk dilakukan di masa depan (akan).
I will help you with your homework.
Aku akan membantumu mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah.
EN: This sentence is a variation of the famous line from the fairy tale 'The Three Little Pigs'. In English culture, this repetitive threat is iconic for a 'Big Bad Wolf' character.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions (verbs) that happen at the same time or in sequence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan (kata kerja) yang terjadi bersamaan atau berurutan.
The cat jumped and ran away.
Kucing itu melompat dan berlari pergi.
EN: In English fables, foxes are often named 'Mr. Red' or 'Reynard' to reflect their fur color and clever, sometimes villainous, nature.
EN: The word 'shook' is the past tense of 'shake'. We use it to describe an action that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'shook' adalah bentuk lampau dari 'shake' (mengguncang). Kita menggunakannya untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sudah terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu.
The ground shook during the earthquake.
Saat gempa bumi, tanah berguncang.
EN: In storytelling, using simple past tense verbs like 'shook' helps build tension and shows a sequence of events clearly.
EN: Use the past tense (adding -ed) to describe an action that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan -ed di akhir kata kerja untuk membentuk bentuk lampau, yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sudah terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu.
The glass cracked when it fell.
Gelas itu retak saat jatuh.
EN: In English storytelling, 'crack' is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it sounds like the noise it describes. It is often used to build tension in fables.
EN: The phrase 'break into' describes something splitting or shattering into smaller parts.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'break into' menggambarkan sesuatu yang terbelah atau pecah menjadi bagian-bagian yang lebih kecil.
The glass fell and broke into many pieces.
Gelas itu jatuh dan pecah menjadi banyak serpihan.
EN: In English storytelling, onomatopoeia like 'Crack!' is often repeated three times to build tension or emphasize the suddenness of an action.
EN: In stories, we often put the speaker's name after the word 'says' to show who is talking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam cerita, kita sering menempatkan nama pembicara setelah kata 'says' untuk menunjukkan siapa yang berbicara.
"Hello!" says the teacher.
"Halo!" kata guru itu.
EN: In English children's stories, repetitive commands like 'Run! Run!' are used to build excitement and help young readers follow the action.
EN: The pattern 'as [adjective/adverb] as one can' is used to describe doing something to the highest degree possible.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'as [kata sifat/kata keterangan] as one can' digunakan untuk menggambarkan melakukan sesuatu sebaik mungkin untuk mencapai tingkat tertentu; di sini berarti 'secepat mungkin'.
She sang as loudly as she could.
Dia bernyanyi sekeras mungkin.
EN: This sentence structure is a classic element of the 'Three Little Pigs' fairy tale style, where characters move from weaker houses (straw, sticks) to a stronger one (bricks) to find safety.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that is happening right now or is currently in progress.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous tense (be + kata kerja-ing) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang terjadi atau berlangsung saat ini.
The bus is coming!
Busnya datang!
EN: In English storytelling, 'says [Name]' is often used after a quote to identify the speaker, even if the word order feels reversed compared to normal conversation.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands or make requests. They start with a base verb and usually omit the subject 'you'. Adding 'quickly' makes the command more urgent.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat imperatif digunakan untuk memberi perintah atau membuat permintaan. Kalimat ini dimulai dengan kata kerja dasar dan biasanya menghilangkan subjek 'kamu'. Menambahkan 'quickly' dapat menambah rasa urgensi pada perintah.
Sit down, please!
Silakan duduk!
EN: In English storytelling, the word 'says' or 'said' often comes before the name of the character (e.g., 'says Loopy' instead of 'Loopy says') to keep the focus on the action.
EN: Use 'arrive at' for specific locations like a building, a house, or a station.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika tiba di tempat yang spesifik seperti bangunan, rumah, atau stasiun, kata kerja arrive diikuti oleh preposisi at.
She arrived at the train station on time.
Dia tiba di stasiun kereta tepat waktu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables (like The Three Little Pigs), where characters visit different types of houses made of straw, sticks, or bricks to show strength and safety.
EN: Adverbs ending in '-ly' are used to describe how an action (verb) is done. Here, 'slowly' describes the way he 'walked'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata keterangan yang berakhiran '-ly' digunakan untuk menggambarkan cara suatu tindakan (kata kerja) dilakukan. Di sini, 'slowly' (dengan lambat) menggambarkan cara dia 'walked' (berjalan).
She speaks quietly.
Dia berbicara dengan pelan.
EN: Use 'look at' to describe directing your eyes toward someone or something specifically.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'look at' untuk menggambarkan mengarahkan pandanganmu ke seseorang atau sesuatu secara spesifik.
Please look at the whiteboard.
Tolong lihat papan tulis.
EN: The past tense ending '-ed' is added to regular verbs like 'touch' to show that an action happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Akhiran '-ed' ditambahkan pada kata kerja beraturan seperti 'touch' untuk menunjukkan bahwa tindakan itu terjadi di masa lalu.
She touched the cold water.
Dia menyentuh air yang dingin itu.
EN: In Western fairy tales like 'The Three Little Pigs', brick houses symbolize strength, safety, and hard work, contrasting with weaker materials like straw or sticks.
EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to offer to do something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur 'let + orang + kata kerja' untuk meminta izin atau menawarkan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biarkan aku membantumu membawa tas itu.
EN: In English fables and stories, foxes are often given names like 'Mr. Red' to reflect their fur color and are traditionally portrayed as cunning characters.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'cannot' (atau singkatan can't) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk mengatakan bahwa seseorang dilarang melakukan sesuatu, atau tidak mampu melakukannya.
You cannot eat in the library.
Kamu tidak boleh makan di dalam perpustakaan.
EN: In English storytelling, the reporting verb (says) often comes before the subject (Loopy) when it follows a direct quote. This is a common stylistic choice in children's literature.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'will' untuk mengungkapkan hal-hal yang kamu rencanakan atau janjikan untuk dilakukan di masa depan (akan).
I will help you with your homework.
Aku akan membantumu mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah.
EN: This sentence structure is a classic example of repetitive storytelling often found in children's fables (like The Three Little Pigs), used to build tension and help young readers predict what happens next.
EN: The phrase 'dig at' means to scratch or push against something repeatedly with hands or tools, often to try and move it or get through it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'dig at' berarti menggaruk atau mendorong sesuatu berulang kali dengan tangan atau alat, biasanya untuk mencoba memindahkannya atau menembusnya.
The dog is digging at the dirt in the garden.
Anjing itu sedang menggali tanah di taman.
EN: In English fables, foxes are often given names like 'Mr. Red' or 'Reynard' to personify them as clever but villainous characters.
EN: Use 'did not' + 'base verb' to talk about things that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'did not' + 'kata kerja dasar' untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang tidak terjadi di masa lalu.
The dog did not bark at the cat.
Anjing itu tidak menggonggong pada kucing itu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables like 'The Three Little Pigs', where the strength of materials (straw vs. sticks vs. bricks) represents different levels of effort and security.
EN: Use 'with' to describe the tool or body part used to perform an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'with' untuk menggambarkan alat atau bagian tubuh yang digunakan untuk melakukan suatu tindakan.
She cut the bread with a knife.
Dia memotong roti dengan pisau.
EN: In English fables, foxes are often depicted as clever but physically persistent villains who use their natural traits (like sharp paws) to threaten others.
EN: Use 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of a verb to talk about something that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'did not' (atau singkatan didn't) diikuti bentuk dasar kata kerja untuk membicarakan sesuatu yang tidak terjadi di masa lalu.
The dog did not bark at the cat.
Anjing itu tidak menggonggong pada kucing itu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables (like The Three Little Pigs) to build tension by showing the failure of the antagonist's efforts.
EN: Use the suffix '-ed' to show that actions (pushed, pulled, kicked, happened) occurred in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tambahkan '-ed' di akhir kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahwa tindakan (mendorong, menarik, menendang, terjadi) terjadi di waktu lampau.
She opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk.
EN: The phrase 'pushed and pulled' is a common way to describe trying hard to move something stubborn or stuck.
EN: In stories, we often put the speaker's name after the word 'says' to show who is talking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam cerita, kita sering menempatkan nama pembicara setelah kata 'says' (berkata) untuk menunjukkan siapa yang berbicara.
"Hello!" says the teacher.
"Halo!" kata guru itu.
EN: 'Ouch' is the standard English onomatopoeia for sudden physical pain, similar to 'Aiyo' in Chinese.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Menggaruk dengan cakar
Dalam konteks: Merobek; mencabik-cabik
Dalam konteks: Jerami; sedotan
Dalam konteks: Tajam
Dalam konteks: Cakar (hewan)
Dalam konteks: Dengan erat
Dalam konteks: Licik; seperti rubah
Dalam konteks: Berguncang (bentuk lampau dari shake)
Dalam konteks: Retak; berbunyi krek
Dalam konteks: Bata
Dalam konteks: Tiba
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To move with as much speed as possible.
Secepat mungkin
To break into pieces or disintegrate.
Berantakan; runtuh; hancur berkeping-keping
Directly to a specific place without stopping.
Langsung menuju ke
To embrace or grip one another firmly, often out of fear or affection.
Berpelukan erat
A smile that is clever in a dishonest or secretive way, characteristic of a fox in folklore.
senyum licik
To completely destroy or demolish a structure or object by pulling it into pieces.
membongkar / menghancurkan
Extremely quickly; almost immediately.
dalam hitungan detik / sekejap