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18 Pengertian dan Contoh Expression

Bahasa Inggris
Post On: 11 October 2015
By: Fajar Ayu Nirmalasari
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Home > Conversation > 18 Pengertian dan Contoh Expression Bahasa Inggris

Ada berbagai macam expression atau ungkapan dalam Bahasa Inggris. Ungkapan Bahasa Inggris
diucapkan dalam suatu kondisi tertentu. Misalnya, saat meminta pendapat, maka ungkapan atau
expression yang digunakan adalah asking for opinion atau meminta pendapat. Atau saat akan
mengajak teman untuk pergi bersama, maka expression yang digunakan adalah inviting
someone. Berikut akan dijelaskan pengertian sekaligus contoh dari 18 expression dalam Bahasa
Inggris. Lets check it out!

1.Giving Attention (Memberi Perhatian)

Giving attention used to show our care or attention to other or someone.

Expression of giving attention such as:

 Are you all right?

Whats wrong with you?

What happened?

Nice Dress!

Example:

Ana : Mirna, you look so pale. Whats wrong with you?

Mirna : My eyes may flat up again.

Ana : Poor you. Was it troublesome for you?

Mirna : It was. Last night I could hardly sleep.

2.Offering Service/Help (Menawarkan Jasa/Bantuan)

Offering Service/Help used to offer service/help to others. (Offering Service/Help digunakan

untuk menawarkan jasa atau bantuan kepada orang lain.)

Offering Service/Help

What can I do for you?

Can I help you?

Can I do something for you?

Do you want something to eat?

Shall I get you something to read?

Accepting Service/Help (Menerima jasa/Bantuan)

Thank you.
 Thats very kind of you.

Thanks (very much).

Lovely.

Refusing Service/Help (Menolak Jasa/Bantuan)

No, thank you.

Thats very kind of you, but

Thank you for offering, but

No, its all right, really.

No, really, I can manage (thanks).

Example:

Mr. George is cleaning his garden. He uses many gardening tools such as sickle, hoe, spade, and
big scissors. Billy is offering a help.
Billy : what are you doing, Dad

Mr. George : I am going to plant some vegetables

Billy : can I help you? (offering)

Mr. George : yes, please clean the soil from the grass after I hoe (accepting)

Billy : Certainly, Dad

3.Giving Suggestion (memberi saran)

Giving Suggestion:

Why dont you ?

Wed better have a break for lunch now.

I think you should

Perhaps you need

Responds:

Its a good idea.

Thats a good idea.

Youre right.

Good idea.

Example:

Benny : Im going to do my office assignment.

Rose : But its a lovely day, dear. Why dont we go for a walk?

Benny : Can you wait for a few minutes? I have to finish my letter.
Rose : Dont take too long.

4.Requesting Something (Meminta sesuatu)

Requesting Something:

Would you mind explaining once again?

Would you pass me the ketchup?

Do it for me, please.

Can I have a glass of drink?

Responds:

Not at all.

Here you are.

Sorry, I cant.

Okay.

Example:

Benny : Whose book is this?

Rose : Its mine.

Benny : May I borrow it? I do really want too read it.

Rose : Here you are.

5.Asking for and Giving Advice (Meminta dan Memberi Nasihat)

Asking for advice:

 Do you think I should ?

What do you think I should do?

Giving advice:

You should save your money in a bank.

We think she ought to use her own style.

Youd better

I think youd better

Responds:

Thank you.

Thanks for your advice.

A good idea.

Yeah, youre right. Thanks.

Example:

Sinta : Ive got a headache.

Nina : You should go and see the doctor immediately.

6.Expressing Obligation/Non Obligation (Menyatakan Keharusan/Ketidak harusan)

Expression of Obligation:

All students must obey the school rules.

If you want pass the exam, you must study hard.

 Youre sick. You have to see the doctor.

Your mother said that you had to go home now.

Expression of Non Obligation:

I dont have to go home soon.

The workers must not have lunch at the canteen.

The child doesnt have to do all the housework by himself.

Example:

Tina : Bert, what is our task?

Albert : Well, we must interview some foreigners in Prambanan Temple.

Tina : Should we interview a certain number of them?

Albert : Well, about three or four are enough.

Tina : Should we present the result orally or in written?

Albert : Orally.

Tina : Okay, thanks.

7.Expressing Surprise (Menyatakan rasa terkejut)

Expressing Surprise used to express our surprise of thing that recently known by us. (Expressing
Surprise digunakan untuk menunjukkan rasa terkejut atas sesuatu yang baru didengar atau
diketahui.)

What a surprise!

Thats amazing!

Thats extraordinary!
 Really?/What?

Good heavens!

My goodness!

Are you serious?

You must be joking?

I dont believe it!

Fancy that!

Example:

Listy : Do you still remember Ridwan, our friend in SMP? He is a physics teacher now.

Ratih : Its really unbelievable! He didnt like physics when he was in SMP, did he?

8.Expressing Pride (Menyatakan Rasa Bangga)

Expressing Pride:

I am very proud of you. You are the winner of the biggest competition of this year.

I feel proud of my brother. He is one of the candidates in Physics Olympiad.

Example:

Teacher: why are you late?

Bimo : Well, there was a car accident on my way here. I needed a few time to bring the victim
to hospital.

Teacher: So, it means you help the victim, didnt you?

Bimo : Yes, miss.

Teacher: I am proud of your willingness to help others. But, please dont come late next time.

Bimo : Sure, miss.

9.Expressing Capability/Incapability(meyatakan kemampuan/Ketidakmampuan)

Capability means ability to do something.

(Capability artinya kemampuan dalam melakukan suatu hal.)

Capable is having the ability to do something; an adjective of persons.

(Capable artinya mempunyai kemampuan.)

Incapable means do not have ability to do something.

(Incapable berarti tidak memiliki kemampuan.)

Capability:

Although my father is 60 years old, he is still capable of driving a car well.

They think I have the qualifications needed for this job.

Andra is able to draw anything well.

Incapability:

You dont know anything about making a good writing.

I dont think you have the ability to do this work.

I am incapable of speaking French.

The girl knows nothing about chemistry.

Example:
Tere : Theres something wrong with my computer. Can you fix it, Jean?

Jeanny : Oh, I am sorry. I know nothing about it. But let me phonr the computer technician.

10.Asking for an Apology (meminta maaf)

Asking for an apology used to show forgiveness of faults. (Asking for an apology digunakan
untuk menyatakan maaf atas suatu kesalahan.)

Sorry, I could not visit you.

We apologize for ourlate arrival.

I am really sorry about that.

Responds:

Its all right.

Never mind.

No problem.

Forget it.

No worries.

Take it easy.

Example:

Devi : Where have you been? You know what! I have been waiting for you for almost an hour!

Jack : Sorry, but the boss wanted me to finish the letter first.
11.Expressing Pleasure/Displeasure (menyatakan rasa senang/tidak senang)

Expression of pleasure:

Im so happy hearing the news.

Im delight/excited.

How happy to meet you here.

Im very pleased with the services.

Its a pleasure to be with you again.

Expression of displeasure:

I feel bad about this.

Im really sad to see the situation.

The jokes didnt make me happy at all.

Example:

Nadya : Guess what! Our team has won the Physic Olympiad!

Boy : Wow, it is really good news.

12.Expressing Agreement/Disagreement (Menyataan persetujuan/ ketidaksetujuan)

Expression of agreement:

I agree with your opinion.

I can go along with that.

I think so.
 I am with you./I am on your side.

I like your idea.

Expression of disagreement:

I disagree with you./I am not with you.

I cant go along with you.

I dont think so.

No, I dont like the idea.

Example:

Nando : What should we give to Nia on her birthday? Should we give her a kind of doll which
most girls like?

Vicha : I dont think so. She prefers boys activities, you know.

Nando : um what if we buy her a chessboard?

Vicha : Good idea.

13.Expressing Sympathy (menyatakan simpati)

Expressing sympathy used to show our sympathy to someone of event that happen to them, good
news or bad news. (Expressing sympathy digunakan untuk menyatakan rasa simpati kepada
seseorang atas suatu kejadian, baik kabar menggembirakan atau tidak.)

Expression of sympathy to something pleasure:

Im very glad to hear that.

Nice to hear that.

 Im happy for you then.

Great!

Fantastic!

How Exciting!

Expression of sympathy to something displeasure:

I am (very) sorry to hear that.

Please accept my condolences.

I know how you feel.

You must be very upset.

How awful!

Thats too bad.

How terrible!

Responds:

Thanks./Thank you.

Right.

Youre right.

Example:

Tiara : Why do you look so upset?

Adit : Its been a hard day today. It was raining when I went to school. It was difficult to get a
school bus. IO had to wait for 20 minutes before the bus came.
14.Expressing Likes/Dislikes (Menyatakan rasa suka/tidak suka)

Like

Dont mind

Like, (be) fond of

Love, (be) crazy about, (be) mad about,

Adore

We dont mind waiting for you here.

I like grapes and apples.

I love singing.

I adore Tom Cruise as my favorite actor.

Dislike

Cant stand, cant bear, detest.

Hate.

Dislike.

We cant stand our boss. He is arrogant.

I hate a careless man.

I dislike watching a war movie.

Example:

Bogy : Do you enjoy Italian food?

Josep : Yes, its my favorite food.

15.Inviting Someone(Mengundang seseorang)

Inviting used to ask someone to do something or invite someone to go to a place or event.

(Inviting digunakan untuk mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu atau mengundang
seseorang kesuatu tempat atau kegiatan.)

Generally, invitations form has formulas (Umumnya, invitation dinyatakan dengan):

Lets + be + adjective (Lets be smart!)

Lets + Verb + Noun (Lets speak English!)

Inviting

Id like to invite you to my birthday party.

Can you drop by my house after school?

Would you like to attend the meeting?

Accepting(menerima)

All right.

Id love to.

Id be happy/glad to accept.

Yes, Id be delighted to.

Yes, that would be nice.

Declining(menolak)

I am sorry I cant.

Id like to, but

 I am afraid I cant.

Sorry, I have to

No, lets not do it.

Im afraid Im bussy.

Example:

Richo : Hello John. Whats new with you?

John : Brenda, my friends and I are going to skiing this weekend. Would you dare to join us?

Richo : Of course.

16.Asking for, Giving and Refusing to give permission (Meminta, memberi, dan menolak
member izin)

Asking for permission

Can I ?

Could I?

May I?

Would it be all right if I enter the office?

Do you mind if I sit here?

Would you mind if I use your HP?

Giving for permission

Yes, you can.

Okay.
 Sure.

Of course.

By all means,

No problem.

Refusing for permission

Sorry

Im sorry you cant

I am afraid not

Examples:

Tom : It seems that you need something.

Vina : My computer doesnt work well. May I use this computer?

Tom : Sorry, I havent finished typing my document.

Girl : Dad, may I use your motorcycle? Id like to return Tinas book.

Daddy : Sure. Just be careful.

17.Expressing Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction (Menyatakan rasa puas/ tidak puas)

Expressing Satisfaction

Im very pleased with

Im so happy about this.

What a beautiful story.

It gives me great satisfaction

 I cant think anything better.

Expressing Dissatisfaction

It is disappointing that

What an awful meeting!

Its not as good as I thought.

What else do you think I should do?

Example:

Putra : Maria, did you type this letter?

Maria : Yes, sir. Anything wrong with it, sir?

Putra : Yes, you did it very carelessly this time.

Maria : I really apologize, sir. Let me retype the letter.

Putra : Okay, just do it.

18.Expressing Opinion(Menyatakan pendapat)

Asking opinion

Whats your view/opinion?

What do you think/feel?

What about?

What is your reaction to?

Do you have any opinion on?

Dont you think? (very polite)

 What are you feeling about?

Giving opinion

From where I stand,

Well, to mind,

Im convinced that

I consider

Example:

Patrick : We went to Bandung yesterday. We spent our time shopping.

Lidya : So what do you think about Bandung?

Patrick : Its a good place for shopping.

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