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Kamus
Bahasa Inggris - Indonesia
Was
wəz
Sangat Umum
0 - 100
0 - 100
Indeks frekuensi dan pentingnya kata menunjukkan seberapa sering sebuah kata muncul dalam bahasa tertentu. Semakin kecil angkanya, semakin sering kata tersebut digunakan. Kata yang paling sering digunakan biasanya berkisar dari 1 hingga 4000. Indeks penting ini membantu Anda fokus pada kata-kata yang paling berguna selama proses belajar bahasa Anda.
Adalah, Ada, Telah, Merupakan, Berada

Makna Was dalam bahasa Indonesia

Kata 'was' adalah bentuk lampau dari kata kerja 'to be' dalam bahasa Inggris. Penggunaan 'was' umum ditemukan dalam berbagai konteks sehari-hari, baik dalam situasi formal maupun informal. Berikut adalah penjelasan rinci mengenai penggunaan kata 'was'.

Penggunaan Umum:

  1. Menyatakan Keberadaan di Masa Lalu:
    'Was' digunakan untuk menyatakan bahwa seseorang atau sesuatu ada atau terjadi di masa lalu.

    • Contoh: "I was at the party last night." (Saya berada di pesta tadi malam.)

  2. Mendeskripsikan Keadaan:
    'Was' digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan kondisi atau sifat seseorang atau sesuatu di masa lalu.

    • Contoh: "She was happy." (Dia merasa bahagia.)

  3. Menceritakan Pengalaman:
    'Was' sering digunakan dalam narasi untuk menceritakan pengalaman atau kejadian yang telah berlalu.

    • Contoh: "We were in Bali last year." (Kami berada di Bali tahun lalu.)

  4. Mengungkapkan Pendapat atau Perasaan di Masa Lalu:
    'Was' dapat digunakan untuk menyatakan pendapat atau perasaan yang berlaku pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu.

    • Contoh: "He was tired after the trip." (Dia merasa lelah setelah perjalanan.)

Frasa Umum:

  • "What was that?" (Apa itu?)
  • "It was a great day." (Itu adalah hari yang hebat.)
  • "That was fun!" (Itu menyenangkan!)

Kesalahan Umum:

  • Menggunakan 'was' untuk subjek jamak. Misalnya, "They was happy." seharusnya "They were happy."
  • Mengacaukan waktu. Misalnya, menggunakan 'was' ketika berbicara tentang kejadian yang masih berlangsung.

Kata Terkait:

  • Sinonim: 'were' (bentuk jamak dari 'to be'), 'existed' (ada).
  • Antonim: 'will be' (akan ada), 'is not' (tidak ada).

Nuansa Pengucapan:
Kata 'was' diucapkan dengan bunyi /wəz/ atau /wɒz/ tergantung pada aksen. Dalam pengucapan cepat, sering kali terdengar lebih seperti /wəz/.

Etimologi:
Kata 'was' berasal dari bahasa Inggris Kuno 'wæs', yang merupakan bentuk lampau dari 'be'. Penggunaan 'was' telah ada sejak masa lalu untuk menunjukkan keadaan atau keberadaan.

Tata Bahasa:
'Was' digunakan dengan subjek tunggal (I, he, she, it) dan dalam kalimat negatif menjadi 'was not' atau disingkat 'wasn't'. Dalam bentuk pertanyaan, 'was' diletakkan sebelum subjek, misalnya, "Was she there?" (Apakah dia ada di sana?).

Makna Was dalam bahasa Indonesia

Adalah

Contoh:
She was a teacher.
Dia adalah seorang guru.
They were friends.
Mereka adalah teman.
Penggunaan: Formal/InformalKonteks: Used to indicate identity or role in the past.
Catatan: Used to describe someone or something's state or identity in the past.

Ada

Contoh:
There was a party last night.
Ada pesta semalam.
There was a problem with the car.
Ada masalah dengan mobil.
Penggunaan: InformalKonteks: Used to indicate the existence of something in the past.
Catatan: Commonly used in casual conversation to refer to past events or situations.

Telah

Contoh:
He was happy to see her.
Dia telah bahagia melihatnya.
We were excited about the trip.
Kami telah bersemangat tentang perjalanan.
Penggunaan: Formal/InformalKonteks: Used to indicate a completed state or feeling in the past.
Catatan: Emphasizes the completion of a feeling or state in the past.

Merupakan

Contoh:
This was an important event.
Ini merupakan peristiwa penting.
The book was a bestseller.
Buku ini merupakan bestseller.
Penggunaan: FormalKonteks: Used to describe something significant or noteworthy in the past.
Catatan: Often used in formal writing or presentations to highlight importance.

Berada

Contoh:
The store was closed.
Toko berada dalam keadaan tutup.
The meeting was at 10 AM.
Pertemuan berada pada pukul 10 pagi.
Penggunaan: Formal/InformalKonteks: Used to indicate a location or condition in the past.
Catatan: This usage can imply both physical location or metaphorical states.

Sinonim Was

Were

Used to indicate the past tense of 'to be' in the plural form.
Contoh: They were at the park yesterday.
Catatan: It is used when referring to multiple subjects in the past tense.

Had been

Indicates an action that took place before a certain point in the past.
Contoh: She had been to Paris before.
Catatan: It implies a completed action that occurred before another past event.

Had

Expresses an action completed before a specific time in the past.
Contoh: He had finished his homework by the time his friends arrived.
Catatan: It is used to indicate completion of an action before a certain point in the past.

Used to be

Describes a past state or habitual action that is no longer true.
Contoh: She used to be a teacher before she became a writer.
Catatan: It emphasizes a previous state or action that is no longer the case.

Ekspresi dan frasa umum dari Was

Was up

A casual greeting asking about someone's current state or activities.
Contoh: Hey, what's up?
Catatan: The phrase 'Was up' is a colloquial and informal way of saying 'What is up?'

Wasn't born yesterday

To imply that one is not easily deceived or fooled.
Contoh: I know what you're up to. I wasn't born yesterday.
Catatan: This phrase uses 'wasn't born yesterday' metaphorically to convey experience and wisdom.

Was a close call

Describes a situation where something dangerous or unpleasant almost happened but was avoided at the last moment.
Contoh: That car nearly hit me! It was a close call.
Catatan: The phrase 'was a close call' emphasizes the nearness of the dangerous event.

Was a piece of cake

Indicates that something was very easy to do or accomplish.
Contoh: The exam was a piece of cake for me.
Catatan: This phrase uses 'a piece of cake' as a metaphor for something effortless or simple.

Was on cloud nine

To be extremely happy or elated.
Contoh: After winning the competition, she was on cloud nine.
Catatan: The phrase 'was on cloud nine' conveys a feeling of euphoria or extreme joy.

Was caught red-handed

To be caught in the act of committing a crime or wrongdoing.
Contoh: He was caught red-handed stealing from the store.
Catatan: 'Caught red-handed' refers to being caught in the act, with evidence clearly showing guilt.

Was blown away

To be extremely impressed or amazed by something.
Contoh: I was blown away by her performance in the play.
Catatan: The phrase 'was blown away' expresses a strong sense of awe or admiration.

Was a blessing in disguise

Something that initially seems bad or unfortunate but turns out to be beneficial in the long run.
Contoh: Losing my job was a blessing in disguise as it led me to start my own business.
Catatan: This phrase uses 'a blessing in disguise' to highlight the hidden positive outcome of a seemingly negative event.

Was in the same boat

To be in a similar situation or facing the same difficulties as someone else.
Contoh: I lost my luggage too. We were in the same boat.
Catatan: The phrase 'in the same boat' emphasizes shared circumstances or challenges with another person.

Ekspresi sehari-hari (slang) dari Was

Was cracking

This slang term is used as a casual greeting, similar to 'What's up?' or 'What's going on?'
Contoh: Hey, what's cracking? Did you hear about the party tonight?
Catatan: It is more informal and can be considered more conversational than the standard 'What's up?'

Was good

This slang term is a shortened form of 'What is good' or 'What is going on', used as a friendly greeting or to inquire about someone's well-being.
Contoh: Hey, was good with you? Are you free this weekend?
Catatan: It is a more relaxed and informal way of asking 'How are you?'

Was popping

This slang term is used to describe something exciting, lively, or happening.
Contoh: The party last night was popping! The music was great and everyone was dancing.
Catatan: It conveys a sense of vibrancy and excitement, different from simply saying 'was fun'.

Was the tea

This slang term refers to gossip, news, or the latest information on a particular topic.
Contoh: Tell me, what's the tea with that new guy in accounting? I heard there's some drama.
Catatan: It is a playful and colloquial way of asking for or sharing juicy information.

Was lit

This slang term is used to describe something that is exciting, excellent, or impressive.
Contoh: The concert last night was lit! The band put on an amazing show.
Catatan: It is more emphatic than saying 'was great' or 'was awesome'.

Was the move

This slang term is used to ask about or suggest a plan of action or activity.
Contoh: Going to the beach this weekend, what's the move?
Catatan: It implies a sense of direction or decision-making, unlike just asking 'What are we doing?'

Was Gucci

This slang term is a casual way of saying everything is good, fine, or okay.
Contoh: Everything is Gucci, don't worry about it.
Catatan: It is a hip and laid-back expression, similar to saying 'Everything is cool'.

Was - Contoh

I was tired after work yesterday.
Saya merasa lelah setelah bekerja kemarin.
She was happy to see her friends at the party.
Dia senang bertemu teman-temannya di pesta.
We were late for the meeting this morning.
Kami terlambat untuk rapat pagi ini.

Tata bahasa Was

Was - Kata bantu (Auxiliary) / Kata kerja, bentuk lampau (Verb, past tense)
Lema: be
Konjugasi
Kata kerja, bentuk dasar (Verb, base form): be
Kata kerja, bentuk lampau (Verb, past tense): was, were
Kata kerja, gerund atau partisip kini (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Kata kerja, partisip lampau (Verb, past participle): been
Kata kerja, kini bukan orang ketiga tunggal (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Kata kerja, orang ketiga tunggal kini (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Suku Kata, Pemisahan Kata, dan Penekanan
Was mengandung 1 suku kata: was
Transkripsi fonetik:
was , (Suku kata merah adalah yang diberi tekanan)

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Indeks frekuensi dan pentingnya kata menunjukkan seberapa sering sebuah kata muncul dalam bahasa tertentu. Semakin kecil angkanya, semakin sering kata tersebut digunakan. Kata yang paling sering digunakan biasanya berkisar dari 1 hingga 4000.
Was: 0 - 100 (Sangat Umum).
Indeks penting ini membantu Anda fokus pada kata-kata yang paling berguna selama proses belajar bahasa Anda.
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