Civic ParticipationPartisipasi Warga
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EN: Use 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a person, thing, or idea.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "Subjek + is + Kata Sifat" untuk mendeskripsikan seseorang, sesuatu, atau sebuah ide.
Water is important for life.
Air penting bagi kehidupan.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, democracy is viewed not just as a political system, but as a core value involving individual participation and voice.
EN: Use 'In a + noun' at the start of a sentence to describe the situation or environment where something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "In a + kata benda" di awal kalimat untuk mendeskripsikan situasi atau lingkungan tempat sesuatu terjadi.
In a family, people help each other.
Dalam sebuah keluarga, orang-orang saling membantu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, the concept of 'democracy' is closely tied to the individual's right to vote and have a say in government decisions.
EN: Use 'has' with singular subjects like 'Every person' or 'He/She/It'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan has, bukan have, ketika subjeknya berupa kata tunggal (seperti Every person, He, She, It).
Every student has a book.
Setiap siswa memiliki sebuah buku.
EN: In a democratic context, 'having a voice' means having the right to express opinions and influence decisions, not just the physical ability to speak.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that someone is able to do something or has the permission to do it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahwa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu atau diizinkan untuk melakukannya.
You can play the piano.
Kamu bisa bermain piano.
EN: In democratic societies, 'sharing ideas' is a fundamental value. It encourages open discussion and the belief that everyone's contribution is valuable.
EN: The word 'matter' is a verb that means 'to be important'. When the subject is singular (like 'your opinion'), we add 's' to the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'matter' berarti "menjadi penting". Ketika subjeknya tunggal (seperti 'your opinion'), tambahkan 's' di akhir kata kerja.
This book matters to me.
Buku ini sangat penting bagi saya.
EN: In democratic cultures, expressing individual opinions is highly encouraged. Phrases like 'Your opinion matters' are often used to empower people to speak up in meetings or communities.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about things you are allowed to do or are able to do.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'can' diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk dasar (base verb) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang boleh atau mampu Anda lakukan.
You can eat your lunch now.
Kamu bisa makan siangmu sekarang.
EN: In democratic societies, voting is seen as both a fundamental right and a civic duty for citizens to influence their government.
EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a sentence turns an action (verb) into a thing (noun). This is called a gerund and it acts as the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan '-ing' di awal kalimat mengubah tindakan (kata kerja) menjadi hal/kata benda. Ini disebut gerund dalam bahasa Inggris, dan dapat digunakan sebagai subjek kalimat.
Reading is fun.
Membaca itu menyenangkan.
EN: In democratic societies, 'a right' refers to a basic freedom that every citizen is entitled to by law.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days or dates.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata depan «on» sebelum hari atau tanggal tertentu.
We have a party on Saturday.
Kita ada pesta hari Sabtu.
EN: In many democratic countries, election day is often held on a specific day of the week (like Tuesday in the US or weekends in other places) to encourage everyone to participate.
EN: Use 'go to' followed by a place to talk about moving toward a destination.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "go to" diikuti dengan tempat untuk membicarakan pergerakan menuju suatu tujuan.
I go to the park.
Saya pergi ke taman.
EN: In the context of elections, 'a special place' refers to a polling station, which is often a school or community center temporarily used for voting.
EN: Use 'on' to describe something located on the surface of a flat object like paper.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'on' untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang terletak di permukaan benda datar seperti kertas.
Write your name on the paper.
Tuliskan namamu di kertas.
EN: In many democratic countries, 'choosing a person on a paper' refers to using a physical ballot to vote during an election.
EN: Use 'This is how...' to explain the way or method something happens.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "This is how..." untuk menjelaskan cara atau metode terjadinya sesuatu.
This is how I cook rice.
Inilah cara saya memasak.
EN: In democratic societies, 'participating' refers not just to voting, but also to community involvement and expressing opinions.
EN: Use 'also' before an adjective to add more information about something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "also" sebelum kata sifat untuk menambahkan informasi lebih lanjut tentang sesuatu, yang berarti "juga".
Apples are also healthy.
Apel juga sehat.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, community meetings are a common way for neighbors to discuss local issues like parks, safety, or schools.
EN: Use the word 'about' after 'talk' to show the topic or subject of the conversation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan kata 'about' setelah kata kerja 'talk' untuk menunjukkan topik atau subjek percakapan.
We talk about the weather.
Kita membicarakan tentang cuaca.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, a 'neighborhood' is not just a location, but a community where people are encouraged to participate in local meetings to solve problems together.
EN: Use 'What' + 'noun' + 'do' + 'subject' + 'verb' to ask about specific things or categories.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan pola "What" + "kata benda" + "do" + "subjek" + "kata kerja" untuk menanyakan tentang hal atau kategori tertentu.
What food do you like?
Makanan apa yang kamu sukai?
EN: In democratic communities, asking this question is a positive step toward collaboration. It shows a willingness to identify issues and solve them together.
EN: Use 'Where' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about a place or a specific area of need.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Where" di awal kalimat untuk menanyakan tentang lokasi atau bidang tertentu yang membutuhkan bantuan.
Where do you live?
Di mana Anda tinggal?
EN: In community meetings, this question is often used to identify specific problems in a neighborhood, showing a collaborative spirit.
EN: Use 'each other' when two or more people do the same thing to one another.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'each other' ketika dua orang atau lebih melakukan hal yang sama satu sama lain.
We help each other.
Kita saling membantu.
EN: In democratic cultures, 'listening to each other' is a core value that emphasizes respect for different opinions during community discussions.
EN: Use 'together' at the end of a sentence to show that people are doing an activity as a group.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "together" di akhir kalimat untuk menunjukkan bahwa orang-orang melakukan suatu aktivitas secara berkelompok bersama-sama.
We eat lunch together.
Kita makan siang bersama.
EN: In democratic communities, 'making plans together' refers to the collaborative process of town hall meetings or local committees where everyone has a voice.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject with a description or definition (Subject + is + Noun).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan definisi atau deskripsinya (Subject + is + Noun).
Water is a liquid.
Air adalah sejenis zat cair.
EN: In democratic societies, 'policy' often implies a rule created through public discussion or by elected officials, rather than a command from a single ruler.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about facts or things that are generally true.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan Present Simple tense (Subjek + Kata Kerja) untuk membicarakan fakta atau hal-hal yang secara umum benar.
Teachers help students.
Guru membantu para siswa.
EN: In democratic contexts, 'policy' refers to the plans or rules decided by a government to help the community. The sentence emphasizes that leaders serve the public interest.
EN: When the subject is one thing or person (singular), we add 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika subjeknya adalah satu hal atau satu orang (tunggal), kita menambahkan 's' pada kata kerja tindakan dalam bentuk present tense.
Good food tastes great.
Makanan yang enak rasanya lezat.
EN: In democratic societies, 'policy' refers to the practical rules and decisions made by leaders that affect daily life, such as school rules or park maintenance.
EN: Use 'can' before a base verb to show that something is possible or allowed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "can" sebelum kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu mungkin terjadi atau diizinkan.
We can eat lunch now.
Kita bisa makan siang sekarang.
EN: In democratic societies, 'talking about policy' is seen as a fundamental right and a way for citizens to influence how their community is run.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to show ability or permission.
I can play soccer.
Saya bisa bermain sepak bola.
EN: In democratic contexts, 'having a say' or being able to say 'yes or no' represents the fundamental right to participate in decision-making.
EN: Use 'This is' to introduce or identify a thing, a situation, or a concept that you are currently talking about.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "This is" untuk memperkenalkan atau mengidentifikasi suatu benda, situasi, atau konsep yang sedang Anda bicarakan.
This is my house.
Ini rumah saya.
EN: In democratic societies, 'public discourse' refers to the open exchange of ideas and opinions among citizens to solve community problems.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Please" di awal kalimat untuk membuat permintaan atau perintah menjadi lebih sopan.
Please sit down.
Silakan duduk.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'community' refers not just to a location, but to active involvement in local groups, volunteering, or attending town hall meetings.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or an invitation. You do not need to say 'You'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ini adalah kalimat perintah (imperative sentence). Kalimat ini diawali dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan perintah, nasihat, atau undangan. Anda tidak perlu menggunakan kata "You".
Eat your food.
Makan makananmu.
EN: In many democratic cultures, 'town hall meetings' or community meetings are common ways for citizens to voice their concerns directly to local leaders.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or a suggestion. You do not need to say 'You'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ini adalah kalimat perintah (imperative sentence). Kalimat ini diawali dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan perintah, nasihat, atau saran. Anda tidak perlu menggunakan kata "You".
Eat healthy food.
Makanlah makanan yang sehat.
EN: In democratic societies, voting is seen as both a right and a responsibility. Encouraging others to vote for 'good' candidates is a common part of public discourse.
EN: This sentence starts with a verb to give a suggestion or a command. This is called an imperative sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini diawali dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan saran atau perintah. Ini disebut kalimat perintah (imperative sentence).
Listen to the teacher.
Dengarkan gurumu.
EN: In many democratic cultures, talking to neighbors is seen as a fundamental way to build a strong, safe, and supportive community.
EN: The word 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to show that something causes a change in state or feeling.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'make' dapat digunakan dengan objek dan kata sifat untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu menyebabkan perubahan keadaan atau perasaan.
Music makes me happy.
Musik membuat saya merasa senang.
EN: This sentence reflects the democratic value of collective action, emphasizing that individual participation leads to community improvement.
EN: In English, the basic sentence order is Subject + Verb + Object. 'Democracy' is the subject (who/what), 'needs' is the action, and 'you' is the object (who receives the action).
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam bahasa Inggris, urutan kalimat dasar adalah Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek. 'Democracy' adalah subjeknya (siapa/apa), 'needs' adalah tindakannya, dan 'you' adalah objeknya (pihak yang menerima tindakan).
The community needs help.
Komunitas ini membutuhkan bantuan.
EN: This phrase is often used in civic engagement campaigns to remind citizens that a democratic system only works if people actively participate by voting and sharing ideas.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: demokrasi; sistem politik di mana masyarakat memilih pemimpin mereka
Dalam konteks: pemimpin; orang yang memimpin suatu negara atau kelompok
Dalam konteks: pendapat; opini atau pandangan
Dalam konteks: memilih / memberikan suara; menyatakan dukungan terhadap seseorang atau sesuatu melalui pemungutan suara
Dalam konteks: pemilihan umum; kegiatan memilih pejabat melalui pemungutan suara
Dalam konteks: berpartisipasi; ikut serta dalam suatu kegiatan
Dalam konteks: komunitas; sekelompok orang yang tinggal di wilayah yang sama
Dalam konteks: lingkungan sekitar; area tempat tinggal
Dalam konteks: kebijakan; aturan yang dibuat oleh pemerintah atau organisasi
Dalam konteks: diskursus / wacana; diskusi atau dialog formal
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To have the right to express one's opinion or influence a decision.
Memiliki suara; memiliki pengaruh
To pay attention to what other people are saying.
Saling mendengarkan
To decide on a way of doing something in the future.
Membuat rencana
To speak to someone in order to give information or express feelings.
Berbicara dengan...
The right to express an opinion or have a say in a decision-making process.
Hak suara / Hak untuk menyatakan pendapat
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Hak
The formal exchange of ideas and discussion of issues within a society.
Wacana publik