Congratulating
words expressing one's praise for an achievement or
good wishes on a special occasion.
Congratulating (Congratulation) adalah memberi
ucapan selamat kepada orang lain atas prestasi
dan kebahagiaan yang diraih. Contohnya: Juara
lomba di sekolah, di luar sekolah, kelulusan,
pindah rumah, kenaikan jabatang(promotion),
mendapatkan momongan/bayi, pernikahan, dan
lain-lain.
Congratulating Responses
- Congratulations! Thanks
- Congratulations for winning the bike race! Thank you
Selamat telah memenangkan perlombaan sepeda! Thank you very much
- Congratulations Zahra to become the Thanks a lot
champion of the English speech contest Thak you so much
Selamat Zahra menjadi juara lomba pidato bahasa Inggris Thanks for saying so
- Congratulation on your graduation! It’s very kind of you to say
Selamat atas kelulusanmu!
so
- That’s great (itu keren)
This is because you’re
- Well done! (Bagus sekali!)
always with me.
- Wow, you made such wonderful handycraft.
I’m glad you think so
Wow, Anda membuat kerajinan tangan yang luar biasa.
Contoh Dialog
Dialogue 1
Ana : I heard you win the singing contest last night, Siti. Is that
right?
Siti : You’re right, Ana.
Ana : Congratulations, Siti! I’m proud of you. I hope you’ll be winner
again next time.
Siti : Thanks, Ana. You’re very kind to say so.
Ana : You’re welcome.
Dialogue 2
David : John, Congratulations for being number one in your class!.
You got the first rank.
John : Thank you, David.
David : Never stop studying hard, John. I hope you keep your
achievement next year.
John : Okay, Thanks for your suggestion, David. You’re my best
friend, ever.
David : Don’t mention it!
I Complimenting
Compliment is an expression to appreciate or praise other people.
Compliment is useful to give encouragement so that people will keep on
doing their best and even improve their performance.
(Compliment adalah sebuat ungkapan untuk mengapresiasi atau memuji
orang lain. Pujian atau apresiasi sangat penting untuk memberikan
semangat kepada orang lain sehingga mereka akan tetap konsisten
mempertahankan prestasi dan meningkatkan kemampuannya.)
When to express compliment:
(kapan mengekspresikan pujian)
On daily basis, (sehari-hari)
- When someone has done his/her best, (Ketika seseorang telah
melakukan yang terbaik)
- When you visit someone’s house for the first time, (Ketika anda
mengunjungi rumah seseorang kali pertama).
- If you notice something new about someone’s appearance. (Jika
anda melihat sesuatu yang baru dari penampilan seseorang
Can you think of other situations when you need to compliment?
Complimenting Responses
What a … Thanks
What a nice dress! Thank you
What a wonderful performance! Thanks for your appreciation
What a clever boy you are! Thank you very much
What a kind boy he is! It’s very kind of you to say that
What … I’m glad you like it
What big houses you have!
What expensive cars!
How …
How beautiful she is!
How handsome!
How comfortable motorcycle it is!
How cheap the computers are!
You look …
You look gorgeous!
You look nice with that t-shirt.
Great job!
Contoh Dialog
Fatimah : Hi, Ira, how are you?
Ira : Fine, thanks. I hope you are all right, too. What is that in your
hand, Fatimah?
Fatimah : It’s a handycraft. I made it myself.
Ira : Oh, really! What wonderful hadycraft you made.
Fatimah : Thanks, Ira.
Ira : You’re welcome.
