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Mastering Compound Nouns: Key

Definitions & Examples
Menguasai Kata Benda Majemuk:
Definisi & Contoh Kunci
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What are Compound Nouns?

Apa itu Kata Benda Majemuk?
Compound nouns are nouns that are formed by combining two or more words to
create a new word with a specific meaning. These words can be combined in
various ways, and the resulting compound noun typically has a meaning that is
more specific than the individual words alone.
Kata benda majemuk adalah kata benda yang dibentuk dengan menggabungkan
dua kata atau lebih untuk membuat kata baru dengan arti tertentu. Kata-kata ini
dapat digabungkan dengan berbagai cara, dan kata benda majemuk yang
dihasilkan biasanya memiliki arti yang lebih spesifik daripada kata-kata individu saja.

Examples: Contoh:

She bought a beautiful necklace for the party.

Dia membeli kalung yang indah untuk pesta itu.

The cat knocked over the flowerpot on the windowsill.

Kucing itu menjatuhkan pot bunga di ambang jendela.

The kids built a fantastic sandcastle at the beach.

Anak-anak membangun istana pasir yang fantastis di pantai.

We took a refreshing swim in the pool.

Kami berenang dengan menyegarkan di kolam renang.

The chef prepared a delicious three-course dinner.

Koki menyiapkan makan malam tiga hidangan yang lezat.

Types of Compound noun

Jenis kata benda majemuk
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Closed Form: Formulir Tertutup: 

The words are joined together without any spaces or hyphens.
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Kata-kata digabungkan bersama tanpa spasi atau tanda hubung.

Examples: Contoh:
toothpaste, basketball, mailbox, keyboard, bedroom, notebook
pasta gigi, bola basket, kotak surat, keyboard, kamar tidur, buku catatan

Hyphenated Form:
Bentuk Tanda Hubung:

The words are joined together with hyphens.

Kata-kata digabungkan bersama dengan tanda hubung.

Examples: Contoh:
mother-in-law, well-being, six-pack, daughter-in-law, check-in, merry-go-
round
ibu mertua, kesejahteraan, six-pack, menantu perempuan, check-in, komidi
putar

Open Form: Buka Formulir:

The words are written separately but are understood to be one concept.
Kata-kata tersebut ditulis secara terpisah tetapi dipahami sebagai satu konsep.

Examples: Contoh:
post office, real estate, high school, coffee table, bus stop, full moon
Kantor Pos, Real Estat, Sekolah Menengah, Meja Kopi, Halte Bus, Bulan
Purnama

Characteristics of Compound Nouns

Karakteristik Kata Benda Majemuk
Meaning: Artinya:
The meaning of a compound noun is often more specific than the meanings of
the individual words that form it. For example,
Arti kata benda majemuk seringkali lebih spesifik daripada arti kata-kata
individu yang membentuknya. Misalnya

toothbrush is a brush used for cleaning teeth, which is a more specific meaning
than the words ‘tooth’ and ‘brush’ on their own.
Sikat gigi adalahsikat yang digunakan untuk membersihkan gigi, yang
merupakan arti yang lebih spesifik daripada kata 'gigi' dan 'sikat' itu sendiri.

Stress: Stres:
In English, compound nouns often have a primary stress on the first word. For
example, GREENHouse (a place for growing plants) is stressed on green,
whereas ‘green HOUSE’ (a house that is green) has a different meaning and
stress pattern.

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Dalam bahasa Inggris, kata benda majemuk sering kali memiliki tekanan utama 
pada kata pertama. Misalnya, GREENHouse (tempat menanam tanaman)
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ditekankan pada hijau, sedangkan 'green HOUSE' (rumah yang hijau) memiliki
arti dan pola stres yang berbeda.
Formation: Pendidikan:
Compound nouns can be formed from various combinations of words,
including:
Kata benda majemuk dapat dibentuk dari berbagai kombinasi kata, antara lain:

Noun + Noun: toothpaste, snowman

Kata benda + Kata benda: pasta gigi, manusia salju
Adjective + Noun: greenhouse, blackboard
Kata sifat + Kata benda: rumah kaca, papan tulis
Verb + Noun: washing machine, swimming pool
Kata kerja + Kata Benda: mesin cuci, kolam renang
Noun + Verb: sunrise, haircut
Kata benda + Kata Kerja: matahari terbit, potongan rambut

Compound Noun Examples:

Contoh Kata Benda Majemuk:
toothbrush sikat gigi
basketball bola basket
mother-in-law ibu mertua
post office kantor pos
greenhouse Rumah Hijau
washing machine mesin cuci
haircut potong rambut
notebook kitab
coffee table meja kopi
full moon Bulan purnama

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