Contoh Expressing Admiration (Kekaguman) dalam Percakapan Part I

Contoh 1:

Jane: “So, I heard about the fire at the apartment last week.”
John: “Yes, it was horrible.”
Jane: “It was so courageous of you to save the children.”
John : “I only did what I could.”

Terjemahan:

Jane: “Aku dengar tentang kebakaran di apartemen minggu lalu.”
John: “Iya, kejadiannya mengerikan.”
Jane: “Kamu berani sekali karena menyelamatkan anak-anak itu.”
John : “Aku cuma lakukan sebisanya.”

Contoh 2:

Mary: “You look so good in that little black dress.”
Jane: “Really? Thank you so much. I didn’t think it would go well with the shoes.”
Mary: “It suits you well, and the shoes too.”

Terjemahan:

Mary: “Kamu cantik sekali pakai gaun hitam itu.”
Jane : “Sungguh? Terima kasih. Aku pikir tidak akan cocok dengan sepatunya.”
Mary: “Cocok kamu pakai, juga dengan sepatunya.”

Contoh 3:

Jane: “You know the man who sits in the corner?”
John: “Oh yes, he’s donated a very big amount of money for the homeless children.”
Jane: “Such a noble man.”

Terjemahan:

Jane: “Kamu kenal laki-laki yang duduk di pojok itu?”
John: “Oh ya, dia menyumbangkan sejumlah besar uang untuk anak-anak tunawisma.”
Jane : “Sungguh pria yang baik sekali.”

Contoh 4:

Teacher: “Congratulations on getting the highest score on the English test.”
Student: “Thank you, Ma’am. It is all because you have taught me really well.”
Teacher: “You have worked hard for it as well.”
Student: “I believe I have.”

Terjemahan:

Guru: “Selamat karena mendapat nilai tertinggi di ujian Bahasa Inggris.”
Murid: “Terima kasih, Bu. Ini semua kerena Ibu sudah mengajari saya dengan sangat baik.”
Guru: “Kamu juga sudah bekerja keras.”
Murid: “Saya rasa juga demikian.”

Contoh 5:

Jane: “Stop staring at me. You’re making me blush.”
John: “I’m sorry, but I just can’t look away from your beautiful face.”
Jane: “Quit being so corny.”
John: “I’m just telling the truth!”

Terjemahan:

Jane: “Berhenti menatapku. Kamu membuatku malu.”
John: “Maaf, tapi aku tidak bisa berpaling dari wajahmu yang cantik.”
Jane: “Jangan norak.”
John: “Aku cuma bilang yang sesungguhnya!”

Contoh 6:

Teacher: “You never missed a single class for the whole year. I’m proud of you.”
Student: “It was my last year, Sir. I’d rather not miss any.”
Teacher: “Keep  doing your best in the college later.”
Student: “Will definitely try to, Sir.”

Terjemahan:

Guru: “Kamu tidak pernah satu kalipun bolos dalam satu tahun terakhir. Saya bangga sekali.”
Murid: “Karena itu tahun terakhir saya, Pak. Saya tidak mau ketinggalan satu kelas pun.”
Guru: “Tetap lakukan yang terbaik saat kuliah nanti, ya.”
Murid: “Saya pasti akan berusaha, Pak.”

Contoh 7:

Jane: “Look at this painting. What a masterpiece; the colors, the composition…”
John: “I don’t really understand art, but this one does look nice.”

Terjemahan:

Jane: “Lihat lukisan ini. Sebuah maha karya; warna-warnanya, komposisinya…”
John: “Aku tidak terlalu paham soal seni, tapi yang ini memang bagus.”

Contoh 8:

Mary: “Your mom looks fit and much younger than her age.”
Jane: “She does Yoga every day.”
Mary: “Aaah… maybe I should start doing it too.”

Terjemahan:

Mary: “Ibumu keliahatan bugar dan jauh lebih muda dari usianya.”
Jane: “Beliau Yoga setiap hari.”
Mary: “Aaah… mungkin aku juga harus coba itu.”

Contoh 9:

Jane: “I love all of J.K. Rowling books. What a writer she is!”
Mary: “I only read the Harry Potter series. Maybe I should try reading her other books too.”
Jane: “Yes, please. You won’t be sorry. You can borrow mine, if you like.”
Mary: “That’s very kind of you!”

Terjemahan:

Jane: “Aku suka semua buku-bukunya J. K. Rowling. Dia penulis hebat!”
Mary: “Aku cuma baca serial Harry Potter. Mungkin aku harus coba baca buku-bukunya yang lain juga.”
Jane: “Iya, bacalah. Kamu tidak akan menyesal. Boleh pinjam punyaku kalau mau.”
Mary: “Kamu baik sekali!”

Contoh 10:

John: “That was a brilliant movie. I want to watch it again.”
Jane: “I told you it would be amazing.”

Terjemahan:

John: “Film tadi bagus sekali. Aku mau menontonnya lagi.”
Jane: “Aku sudah bilang kan, filmnya luar biasa.”

Contoh 11:

Mother: “Your cooking is getting better and better. I would love to have another plate.”
Jane: “I’m glad you liked it. I followed the recipe you gave me the other day.”
Mother: “Hold on to it. It was passed to me from your grandma.”

Terjemahan:

Ibu: “Masakanmu makin enak saja. Aku mau tambah lagi.”
Jane: “Aku senang ibu suka makanannya. Aku pakai resep yang ibu berikan beberapa hari lalu.”
Ibu: “Simpan resep itu. Aku mendapatkannya dari nenekmu.”

Contoh 12:

Tourist: “Borobudur is such an impressive temple.”
Guide: “It is, Sir. It is one of the most precious treasure of the nation.”
Tourist: “I can see the reason now.”

Terjemahan:

Turis: “Borobudur itu candi yang sangat menawan.”
Guide: “Betul, Pak. Ia adalah salah satu harta negara yang paling berharga.”
Turis: “Aku bisa mengerti sekarang.”