How to Express Emotions and Feelings
Ekspresi emosi dan perasaan dalam bahasa Inggris penting untuk berkomunikasi secara efektif. Baik dalam situasi sehari-hari maupun percakapan yang lebih formal, mengungkapkan perasaan dengan tepat dapat membantu membangun hubungan yang lebih baik dengan orang lain.
Penjelasan Materi
- Menggunakan Kata Sifat untuk Mengekspresikan Emosi
- Positive Emotions (Emosi Positif)
- I’m thrilled about my new job! (Saya sangat senang dengan pekerjaan baru saya!)
- She looks absolutely delighted. (Dia terlihat sangat gembira.)
- Negative Emotions (Emosi Negatif)
- I feel frustrated with my work today. (Saya merasa frustrasi dengan pekerjaan saya hari ini.)
- He seemed disappointed after the test. (Dia tampak kecewa setelah ujian.)
- Positive Emotions (Emosi Positif)
- Menggunakan Kata Kerja untuk Mengekspresikan Perasaan
- I appreciate your help! (Saya menghargai bantuanmu!)
- I regret saying those things. (Saya menyesal mengatakan hal-hal itu.)
- Menggunakan Ekspresi Umum untuk Menunjukkan Emosi
- I’m over the moon! (Saya sangat bahagia!)
- I feel under the weather. (Saya merasa tidak enak badan.)
- Menggunakan “I feel” dan “I am”
- I feel excited about the trip! (Saya merasa bersemangat tentang perjalanan ini!)
- I am worried about the exam. (Saya khawatir tentang ujian.)
Contoh Kalimat
- I feel nervous before a job interview.
- She was overjoyed when she heard the news.
- He looks exhausted after a long day at work.
- I’m really grateful for your support.
Dialog Singkat
A: Hey, you look a bit down. What’s wrong?
B: I’m just feeling a little stressed about work.
A: I understand. If you need to talk, I’m here.
B: Thanks, that means a lot.
Latihan
Lengkapi kalimat berikut dengan ekspresi emosi yang sesuai:
- I feel _______ when I receive good news.
- She was _______ after losing her phone.
- They looked _______ when they won the competition.
- I am _______ because I have a big test tomorrow.
Vocabulary Bank
| Word/Phrase | Meaning (Arti) | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Thrilled | Sangat senang | She was thrilled to get the job offer. |
| Frustrated | Frustrasi | I feel frustrated when things don’t go as planned. |
| Delighted | Gembira | They were delighted to see each other again. |
| Regret | Menyesal | He regrets not studying harder for the exam. |
| Grateful | Bersyukur | I’m grateful for your kindness. |
| Over the moon | Sangat bahagia | She was over the moon when she won the lottery. |
| Under the weather | Tidak enak badan | I’m feeling a bit under the weather today. |
| Exhausted | Sangat lelah | He looked exhausted after running the marathon. |
| Disappointed | Kecewa | She felt disappointed with the results. |
| Worried | Khawatir | I’m worried about my upcoming exam. |
Catatan
Mengungkapkan perasaan dengan cara yang tepat membantu komunikasi menjadi lebih efektif. Gunakan kata sifat, kata kerja, dan ekspresi yang sesuai agar percakapan lebih alami dan ekspresif.
