Prepositions of Place and Direction

 


Preposisi Tempat dan Arah (Prepositions of Place and Direction)

Preposisi tempat (prepositions of place) digunakan untuk menunjukkan lokasi atau posisi suatu objek. Preposisi arah (prepositions of direction) digunakan untuk menunjukkan pergerakan menuju suatu tempat. Banyak preposisi yang dapat menggambarkan hubungan spasial atau lokasi relatif antara dua objek.


Kosakata dan Penjelasan Preposisi Tempat dan Arah

1. Beside

Pengertian: Di samping, di sebelah

  • Menunjukkan posisi yang sangat dekat dengan sesuatu, tetapi tidak terhalang atau bersentuhan langsung.

  • Contoh:

    • The chair is beside the table.
      (Kursi itu ada di samping meja.)
    • She is sitting beside me.
      (Dia duduk di samping saya.)

2. Behind

Pengertian: Di belakang

  • Menunjukkan posisi yang lebih jauh ke belakang atau terhalang oleh objek lain.

  • Contoh:

    • The school is behind the park.
      (Sekolah itu berada di belakang taman.)
    • The car is parked behind the building.
      (Mobil diparkir di belakang gedung.)

3. Next to

Pengertian: Di sebelah (dekat)

  • Menunjukkan posisi yang sangat dekat dengan sesuatu, mirip dengan "beside", tetapi sering digunakan untuk menekankan kedekatan langsung.

  • Contoh:

    • The library is next to the museum.
      (Perpustakaan itu ada di sebelah museum.)
    • The coffee shop is next to my office.
      (Kedai kopi itu ada di sebelah kantorku.)

4. Between

Pengertian: Di antara (dua objek)

  • Menunjukkan posisi di antara dua objek atau lebih, biasanya digunakan untuk dua objek yang berbeda.

  • Contoh:

    • The bank is between the bookstore and the post office.
      (Bank itu berada di antara toko buku dan kantor pos.)
    • He is sitting between his friends.
      (Dia duduk di antara teman-temannya.)

5. Near

Pengertian: Dekat dengan

  • Menunjukkan posisi yang relatif dekat dengan suatu objek, tetapi tidak harus bersentuhan langsung.

  • Contoh:

    • The supermarket is near my house.
      (Supermarket itu dekat dengan rumah saya.)
    • The restaurant is near the train station.
      (Restoran itu dekat dengan stasiun kereta.)

6. On the corner of

Pengertian: Di sudut (pertemuan dua jalan)

  • Menunjukkan lokasi yang berada di persimpangan dua jalan atau sudut bangunan.

  • Contoh:

    • The shop is on the corner of Main Street and 2nd Avenue.
      (Toko itu berada di sudut Jalan Utama dan Jalan 2nd.)
    • The cafe is located on the corner of the street.
      (Kafe itu terletak di sudut jalan.)

7. Opposite of

Pengertian: Di seberang, berlawanan dengan

  • Menunjukkan lokasi yang terletak di sisi lain, berseberangan dengan sesuatu.

  • Contoh:

    • The bank is opposite of the hospital.
      (Bank itu berada di seberang rumah sakit.)
    • The post office is opposite of the park.
      (Kantor pos itu berada di seberang taman.)

8. In front of

Pengertian: Di depan

  • Menunjukkan posisi di bagian depan sesuatu, berlawanan dengan "behind".

  • Contoh:

    • The car is parked in front of the house.
      (Mobil diparkir di depan rumah.)
    • I am standing in front of the building.
      (Saya berdiri di depan gedung.)

9. In back of

Pengertian: Di belakang (lebih informal dari "behind")

  • Digunakan untuk menggambarkan lokasi yang berada di bagian belakang sesuatu, kadang-kadang digunakan dalam konteks informal.

  • Contoh:

    • The garage is in back of the house.
      (Gara-gara itu berada di belakang rumah.)
    • The park is in back of the school.
      (Taman itu berada di belakang sekolah.)

10. Across from

Pengertian: Di seberang dari

  • Digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa satu objek berada di sisi yang berlawanan atau berhadapan dengan objek lainnya.

  • Contoh:

    • The coffee shop is across from the bank.
      (Kedai kopi itu berada di seberang bank.)
    • The hotel is across from the beach.
      (Hotel itu berada di seberang pantai.)

11. Close to

Pengertian: Dekat dengan

  • Digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu berada pada jarak yang sangat dekat, mirip dengan "near", namun lebih menekankan kedekatan fisik.

  • Contoh:

    • The school is close to my house.
      (Sekolah itu dekat dengan rumah saya.)
    • The supermarket is close to my office.
      (Supermarket itu dekat dengan kantorku.)

Ringkasan:

PreposisiArtinyaContoh
BesideDi samping, di sebelahThe pen is beside the notebook.
BehindDi belakangThe car is parked behind the house.
Next toDi sebelah, dekatThe park is next to the school.
BetweenDi antara (dua objek)The chair is between the table and the bed.
NearDekat denganThe shop is near my house.
On the corner ofDi sudut (pertemuan dua jalan)The restaurant is on the corner of Main St.
Opposite ofDi seberangThe library is opposite of the cafe.
In front ofDi depanShe is standing in front of the car.
In back ofDi belakangThe garden is in back of the house.
Across fromDi seberang dariThe bank is across from the supermarket.
Close toDekat denganThe park is close to my office.

Latihan Penggunaan Preposisi Tempat dan Arah

  1. The dog is sitting ____ the table.
  2. The bank is ____ the school.
  3. The book is ____ the desk, and the chair is ____ it.
  4. There is a cafe ____ the bookstore.
  5. The post office is ____ the street, ____ the supermarket.
  6. The bus stop is ____ the corner.

Jawaban:

  1. beside
  2. opposite of
  3. on, next to
  4. across from
  5. on the corner of, across from
  6. on

dialogue

Tentu! Berikut adalah contoh dialog tentang arah dan tempat yang dimulai dengan kalimat seperti "Can you tell me", "Do you know", atau "Could you tell me" untuk meminta informasi arah atau lokasi.


Dialog 1: Mencari Lokasi

A: Can you tell me where the nearest bank is?

B:  Sure! The bank is across from the supermarket, right on the corner of Elm Street and Main Street.

A: Oh, great! And do you know if there’s a café near the bank?

B: Yes, there’s a café next to the bank, just a few steps away.

A: Perfect! Thanks for your help.

B: You’re welcome! Enjoy your coffee!


Dialog 2: Arah Menuju Tempat

A: Could you tell me how to get to the museum?

B: Sure! The museum is on the corner of 5th Avenue and Oak Street. From here, just walk straight ahead until you reach the traffic lights. Then, turn left. It’s right there.

A: So, I just walk straight and turn left. Got it! Is it far from here?

B: No, it's not far. It’s close to here. About a 10-minute walk.

A: Great! And do you know if there's a place to eat near the museum?

B: Yes, there’s a nice restaurant behind the museum. You’ll find it easily.

A: Thanks a lot! I’ll head there now.


Dialog 3: Mencari Alamat di Kota

A: Can you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?

B: Sure! The bus stop is beside the post office, right on the corner of the street. You can’t miss it.

A: Oh, I see! And if I want to go to the city center, which bus should I take?

B: You should take bus number 10. It goes straight to the city center. Just hop on at the stop next to the post office.

A: Great! And could you tell me how long the ride is?

B: It takes about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

A: Thanks so much for your help!

B: No problem! Have a great trip!


Dialog 4: Petunjuk Arah di Sekitar Kampus

A: Do you know where the student center is?

B: Yes! The student center is in front of the library, just across from the science building.

A: Ah, I see! Is there a place to get food near the student center?

B: Yes, there’s a café next to the student center. It’s a great spot for lunch.

A: Perfect, I’ll check it out. And could you tell me if there are any parking lots close to the campus?

B: There’s one parking lot behind the science building. It's usually not too crowded.

A: Thanks for all the information! I really appreciate it.

B: You’re welcome! Enjoy your time on campus.


Dialog 5: Menanyakan Lokasi di Mall

A: Can you tell me where the bathroom is?

B: Sure! The bathroom is in the back of the mall, near the food court. Just follow the signs.

A: Thanks! And do you know if there is a toy store in the mall?

B: Yes, the toy store is on the corner of the second floor, right next to the clothing store.

A: Great! I’ll head there now. One last thing, could you tell me where the nearest elevator is?

B: Of course! The elevator is near the main entrance, right next to the escalator.

A: Awesome, thanks for all the help!

B: No problem! Have fun shopping!


Ringkasan Kosakata Tempat dan Arah yang Digunakan

  • Across from: Di seberang
  • Beside: Di samping
  • Next to: Di sebelah
  • Behind: Di belakang
  • In front of: Di depan
  • On the corner of: Di sudut
  • Near: Dekat
  • Close to: Dekat dengan
  • Straight ahead: Terus lurus
  • Left: Kiri
  • Right: Kanan

Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

Mulai Dari Diri: TABEL 1.1 RUBRIK CHECKLIST PERENCANAAN PEMBELAJARAN UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN (UbD)

XII_Offering Services/Help

Application Letter (Surat Lamaran Pekerjaan)