Meaning
Misalnya, jika Anda berada di sebuah toko buku dan ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang buku yang direkomendasikan oleh penjaga toko, Anda bisa bertanya, "What kind of book is this?" yang berarti Anda ingin tahu genre atau jenis buku tersebut, apakah itu novel, buku non-fiksi, buku anak-anak, dan sebagainya.
Penggunaan "What kind of" sangat umum dalam percakapan sehari-hari dan membantu dalam memperoleh informasi yang lebih rinci. Ungkapan ini bisa diterapkan dalam berbagai konteks, seperti makanan, musik, film, dan lain-lain. Contoh lain, jika Anda ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang acara musik yang akan datang, Anda bisa bertanya, "What kind of music will be played?" untuk mengetahui genre musik yang akan ditampilkan, apakah itu pop, rock, jazz, atau lainnya.
Menggunakan "What kind of" adalah cara yang efektif untuk memperjelas pertanyaan Anda dan mendapatkan jawaban yang lebih tepat sesuai dengan informasi yang Anda cari.
Today's Sentences
- What kind of dog is it?
- What kind of music do you like?
- What kind of exercises do you do?
- What kind of food would you like to eat?
- What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
- Writer's Note
01
What kind of dog is it?
Situation 1
Can I say ‘hello’?
Sure.
He won't jump on you or anything.
Dia tidak akan melompat ke arahmu atau semacamnya.
What's his name?
What kind of dog is he?
Jenis anjing apa dia?
His name is Bruno and he’s an English Labrador.
Situation 2
Your dog is absolutely adorable!
Thanks.
What kind of dog is it?
It’s a Bedlington Terrier.
02
What kind of music do you like?
Situation 1
This track is really good.
Thanks.
What kind of music do you like?
Musik apa yang kamu suka?
I usually listen to R&B but I like pop music too.
Looks like we have similar tastes in music.
Situation 2
What kind of music do you like?
I’m into Electronic music but I listen to a lot of Classical music too.
Really?
Those two genres are very different.
Kedua genre tersebut sangat berbeda.
I guess the two balance each other out.
One is super upbeat but classical is often relaxing.
Yang satu sangat ceria tetapi musik klasik sering kali menenangkan.
03
What kind of exercises do you do?
Situation 1
You look really fit.
Thanks.
I go to the gym every other day.
Saya pergi ke gym setiap dua hari sekali.
What kind of exercises do you do?
I usually do interval training.
Situation 2
What kind of exercises do you do?
I like exercising outdoors so I’m usually running or cycling.
I like to run in the mornings as well.
We should meet for a morning run some time.
04
What kind of food would you like to eat?
Situation 1
There’s so much to eat at this festival!
What kind of food would you like to eat?
I sorta feel like Mexican.
How about you?
Bagaimana dengan kamu?
Sounds good.
I see a food truck with tacos and enchiladas over there.
Saya melihat truk makanan dengan tacos dan enchiladas di sana.
Situation 2
Thanks for picking me up.
Thanks for having dinner with me.
What kind of food would you like to eat?
Makanan apa yang ingin kamu makan?
Should we go to the fusion restaurant on 3rd?
They have savory Asian dishes that have good reviews.
Mereka punya hidangan Asia yang gurih dengan ulasan yang bagus.
That sounds really good.
05
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
Situation 1
Wanna come over to watch a movie?
Sure.
What time should I come over?
Jam berapa saya harus datang?
8 or 9?
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
Makanan ringan larut malam seperti apa yang Anda nikmati?
Late-night would be popcorn.
Situation 2
We’re having a game night.
Really?
Sounds like fun.
Kedengarannya menyenangkan.
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
I usually don’t eat too late but veggie or antipasto platters are good for sharing.
Writer's Note
Kind of vs. Sort of
"Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
You use "kind of/sort of" when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way.
Since we’ve covered "kind of" above, here are some "sort of" examples:
Q. Are you feeling better?
A. Sort of.
A. Sort of.
Q. How about these ones?
A. That’s the sort of tent I was looking for.
A. Itu adalah jenis tenda yang saya cari.
Q. What do you do when you’re at home?
A. I enjoy listening to music, drawing, that sort of thing.
A. Saya suka mendengarkan musik, menggambar, hal semacam itu.
Q. Is something wrong with the car?
A. Tire problems, squeaking brakes, these sorts of things.
A. Masalah ban, rem yang berdecit, hal-hal seperti itu.
