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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,Learning a new language can often feel intimidating, but with the right approach, it can be a fun journey. One of the best ways to start is by focusing on basic words that we use every day. This article will introduce some key words in English and their Indonesian equivalents, along with example sentences.
1. Greetings and Salutations
These words are the foundation of any conversation. Mastering them will allow you to greet others confidently.
• Hello (Halo): Used to greet anyone.
•Hello, how are you? (Halo, apa kabar?)
• Good morning (Selamat pagi): Used from morning until noon.
• Good morning, everyone! (Selamat pagi, semuanya!)
• Good afternoon (Selamat siang/sore): Used from noon until late afternoon.
• Good afternoon, ma'am. (Selamat siang, Bu.)
• Good evening (Selamat malam): Used from late afternoon into the evening.
• Good evening, sir. (Selamat malam, Pak.)
• Goodbye (Selamat tinggal/sampai jumpa): Used when parting ways.
• Goodbye, see you tomorrow! (Sampai jumpa, sampai besok!)
2. Question Words
These words are essential for starting conversations and getting information.
• What (Apa): Asks about a thing or object.
• What is your name? (Siapa nama Anda?)
• Who (Siapa): Asks about a person.
• Who is he? (Siapa dia?)
• Where (Di mana): Asks about a place.
• Where are you going? (Mau pergi ke mana?)
• When (Kapan): Asks about time.
• When will you be back? (Kapan kamu akan kembali?)
• Why (Mengapa): Asks about a reason.
• Why are you sad? (Mengapa kamu sedih?)
• How (Bagaimana): Asks about a manner or condition.
• How do you feel? (Bagaimana perasaanmu?)
3. Personal Pronouns
These pronouns replace the names of people or things.
• I (Saya/Aku): For yourself.
• I am a student. (Saya seorang pelajar.)
• You (Kamu/Anda): For the person you are talking to.
• You are a good friend. (Kamu adalah teman yang baik.)
• He (Dia - male): For a male person.
• He is my brother. (Dia adalah kakakku.)
• She (Dia - female): For a female person.
• She is my sister. (Dia adalah adikku.)
• It (Ini/Itu): For an object or animal.
• It is a book. (Ini adalah sebuah buku.)
• We (Kami/Kita): For yourself and other people.
• We are a team. (Kami adalah sebuah tim.)
• They (Mereka): For more than one person, object, or animal.
• They are playing outside. (Mereka sedang bermain di luar.)
4. Popular Verbs
Mastering these verbs will help you form complete sentences.
• To be (adalah/ada): Connects a subject and a description. Examples: am, is, are.
•I am happy. (Saya bahagia.)
• He is a doctor. (Dia adalah seorang dokter.)
• We are tired. (Kami lelah.)
• To have (mempunyai): Shows possession.
• I have a cat. (Saya mempunyai seekor kucing.)
• To do (melakukan): Shows an action.
• What do you do? (Apa yang kamu lakukan?)
• To go (pergi): Shows movement to a place.
• I go to school every day. (Saya pergi ke sekolah setiap hari.)
• To like (suka): Shows preference.
• I like this song. (Saya suka lagu ini.)
Additional Learning Tips
• Use a Dictionary: Always use a dictionary to look up words you don't know.
• Practice Daily: Try to use these words in daily conversation, even if it's just with yourself.
• Watch Movies or Listen to Songs: Watch movies or listen to English songs with subtitles. This is a fun way to hear words in a real context
Learning these basic words is an excellent first step. Start slowly, don't be afraid to make mistakes, and enjoy the process. Happy learning!