CONGRATULATION, HOPE, AND WISH
A. Pengertian dari Kata Congratulation, Hope, dan Wish.
► Congratulation
Congratulation, dapat diartikan menjadi "selamat" di dalam bahasa Indonesia. Congratulation merupakan bentuk noun—namun dalam kehidupan sehari-hari terbiasa penggunaan bentuk plural yakni: Congratulations. Congratulations sendiri merupakan ekspresi apresiasi untuk seseorang atas pencapaian (achievement) yang telah didapatkan, mununjukkan ikut sertanya kebahagiaan atas prestasi yang dimiliki orang tersebut. Kata ini dapat di singkat menjadi "congrats".
► Hope
Hope, kata tersebut bermakna "harapan" atau "asa" dalam KBBI (Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia). Harapan dapat diartikan—suatu ekspetasi optimis tentang hasil positif atas peristiwa di sirkumstansi hidup seseorang. Hope memiliki dua bentuk, yaitu noun dan verb—keduanya banyak digunakan pada diskusi dan konversasi kehidupan sehari-hari. Dalam beberapa kasus, ekspresi ini menunjukkan keinginan agar seseorang mendapatkan hasil atau outcome yang terbaik.
► Wish
Wish, dapat dimaknai sebagai suatu do'a, hasrat, kehendak, dan permintaan. Wish mempunyai dua bentuk, sama dengan hope yaitu verb juga noun. Arti wish dan hope berbeda tipis, diterjemahkan dari Oxford Dictionary—wish di definisikan: hasrat dan keinginan untuk menggapai suatu hal yang sulit untuk diraih, bahkan bisa saja dikatakan 'mustahil'.
B. Rumus Pemakaian dalam Kalimat (Sentence)
1. Congratulation:
- Subject + (be) + congratulation/ congratulations + on/for + [noun/gerund phrase].
Examples:
- "I congratulate you on your success."
- "He deserves congratulations for his achievements."
2. Wish:
- Subject + (wish/wishes) + for + [noun/gerund phrase].
Examples:
- "I wish you all the best in your future endeavors."
- "She wishes for happiness and prosperity."
3. Hope:
- Subject + (hope/hopes) + (that) + [subject + simple present verb].
Examples:
- "We hope that you have a wonderful time at the event."
- "I hope she finds what she's looking for."
Catatan : Tolong ingat bahwa penggunaan atas Bahasa Inggris tidak lain dari fleksibel, maka tidak ada rumus atau formula spesifik yang wajib untuk diikuti.
C. Contoh Kalimat
Berikut akan di contohkan berbagai macam dan varian kalimat congratulation, hope, and wish dalam bahasa Inggris tentu dengan terjemahan pula:
► Congratulation
"Congratulations on your fifth streak of winning those matches!"
Translation : "Selamat atas kemenanganmu yang kelima secara berturut-turut di pertandingan-pertandingan itu!"
"I'm so proud of you, congratulations, Yanda!"
Translation : "Aku sangatlah bangga padamu, selamat ya, Yanda!"
"Unfortunately, I can only congratulate you from afar..."
Translation : "Sayangnya, aku hanya bisa mengucapkan selamat dari jauh..."
"I congratulated Lee Han on his win at the mathematic olympiad,"
Translation : "Aku mengucapkan selamat kepada Lee Han pada kemenangannya di olimpiade matematika,"
"Aww, you did great, congrats!"
Translation : "Aww, kamu melakukannya dengan baik, selamat ya!"
"We're congratulating our teacher's birthday, you know?"
Translation : "Kami merayakan ulang tahun guru kami, kamu tahu?"
► Hope
"I can only hope you're doing alright there in Sweden,"
Translation : "Aku hanya bisa berharap kamu sedang baik-baik saja di Sweden,"
"I hope you'll win, Star. Doubt that you won't though, haha,"
Translation : "Aku berharap kamu bakalan menang, Star. Ragu kalau engga sih, haha,"
"Hope you're having an amazing day!"
Translation : "Harap kamu menjalani satu hari yang luar biasa!"
"I hope to see you again, Kim Dokja."
Translation : "Aku berharap untuk melihatmu kembali, Kim Dokja."
"People appear to be hoping for a change in the government—there have been quite a number of scandals flying in the air."
Translation : "Masyarakat sepertinya mengharapkan sebuah perubahan di pihak pemerintah—telah ada angka yang lumayan atas skandal-skandal bertebaran."
"There's a hope! Don't give up, alright?"
Translation : "Ada harapan kok! Jangan menyerah, oke?"
► Wish
"I wish you a goodbye, Zelias."
Translation : "Aku mengucapkan selamat tinggal untukmu, Zelias."
"I'd utter thousand of wishes for the Palestinians. Seriously."
Translation : "Aku rela ucap seribu doa untuk orang-orang Palestina. Serius."
"I wish we could see each other again in the next life,"
Translation : "Aku ingin kita bisa bertemu satu sama lain pada kehidupan selanjutnya,"
"Wish you a pleasant and happy new year, everyone! Cheers!"
Translation : "Semoga kalian memiliki sebuah tahun baru yang menyenangkan, semuanya! Mari bersulang!"
"She wished that she could turn back in time to change everything,"
Translation : "Dia menghasratkan agar dia dapat memutar waktu untuk mengubah segalanya,"
"I wish you luck on that exam, break a leg!"
Translation : "Aku doakan kamu beruntung di ujian itu, semoga beruntung!"
D. Latihan Soal
1. When would you offer congratulations?
a. After someone gets a promotion at work.
b. When someone is feeling unwell.
c. When someone starts a new hobby.
d. When someone is going through a difficult time.
2. What do you typically say when you want to express hope for someone's future?
a. "Congratulations!"
b. "Best of luck!"
c. "You did great!"
d. "Well done!"
3. When is it appropriate to say "good luck" to someone?
a. When they are facing a challenging situation.
b. When they are celebrating their birthday.
c. When they are feeling sad.
d. When they achieve a personal goal.
4. What is the most appropriate response when someone tells you about their future plans?
a. "Congratulations!"
b. "I hope everything works out for you."
c. "Good luck with that!"
d. "Wishing you all the best!"
5. What do you say when someone shares exciting news with you?
a. "I'm so happy for you!"
b. "You must be nervous."
c. "I'm sorry to hear that."
d. "What a bummer!"
6. When would you offer your best wishes to someone?
a. When they are feeling disappointed.
b. When they are taking a vacation.
c. When they receive a gift.
d. When they are struggling with a problem.
7. What would you say to someone who just got engaged?
a. "Congratulations on your engagement!"
b. "I hope things get better."
c. "Good luck with your studies."
d. "Wishing you all the best on your new job!"
8. What do you typically say to someone on their graduation day?
a. "Congratulations on your graduation!"
b. "I hope you find a job soon."
c. "Good luck with your exam results."
d. "Wishing you success in your career!"
9. When might you offer words of encouragement to someone?
a. When they achieve a major milestone.
b. When they are facing a difficult challenge.
c. When they are celebrating a joyful event.
d. When they share exciting news with you.
10. Which situation calls for expressing hope for the future?
a. When someone just had a baby.
b. When someone received an award.
c. When someone is feeling lost.
d. When someone bought a new car.
11. When would you congratulate someone on their achievements?
a. When they are feeling under the weather.
b. When they complete a marathon.
c. When they are going through a financial crisis.
d. When they are moving to a new city.
12. What do you say to someone who just got a new job?
a. "I'm sorry for your loss."
b. "I hope your day gets better."
c. "Congratulations on your new job!"
d. "Wishing you luck in your job search!"
13. When might you offer your best wishes to someone?
a. When they are celebrating their wedding anniversary.
b. When they are feeling disappointed.
c. When they are sharing their achievements.
d. When they are experiencing a personal setback.
14. What do you say to someone who is about to take an important exam?
a. "Congratulations on your exam!"
b. "I hope you pass the exam."
c. "Good luck in your job interview."
d. "Wishing you all the best on your wedding day!"
15. In which scenario would you offer words of hope?
a. When someone is dealing with a breakup.
b. When someone receives a gift.
c. When someone shares their success story.
d. When someone talks about their favorite hobby.
16. What would you say to someone who just had a baby?
a. "Congratulations on the baby!"
b. "I hope you feel better soon."
c. "Good luck with your new job."
d. "Wishing you success in your studies!"
17. When might you offer words of encouragement?
a. When someone shares their vacation plans.
b. When someone is facing a serious illness.
c. When someone is celebrating their birthday.
d. When someone is feeling overwhelmed with joy.
18. What do you say to someone who is moving to a new house?
a. "Congratulations on the move!"
b. "I hope you find a better place."
c. "Good luck with your new pet."
d. "Wishing you success in your career change!"
19. When would you offer your best wishes to someone?
a. When they are feeling unwell.
b. When they are taking a trip around the world.
c. When they are facing financial difficulties.
d. When they achieve a personal goal.
20. What do you typically say to someone who got accepted into their dream college?
a. "I hope you feel better."
b. "Good luck with your future endeavors."
c. "Congratulations on getting into college!"
d. "Wishing you success in your job search!"
21. When might you offer words of hope and support to someone?
a. When they announce their engagement.
b. When they are experiencing a tough time at work.
c. When they are sharing their travel plans.
d. When they are celebrating their graduation.
22. What do you say to someone who just got a promotion?
a. "I hope you have a great day."
b. "Congratulations on your promotion!"
c. "Good luck with your new project."
d. "Wishing you success in your exam results!"
23. When would you offer congratulations to someone?
a. When they are feeling down.
b. When they finish writing a book.
c. When they receive a traffic ticket.
d. When they are going through a career change.
24. What do you typically say to someone who is getting married?
a. "Congratulations on your marriage!"
b. "I hope your day gets better."
c. "Good luck with your new job."
d. "Wishing you success in your job search!"
25. When might you offer your best wishes to someone?
a. When they are feeling unwell.
b. When they are moving to a new country.
c. When they are facing financial difficulties.
d. When they achieve a personal goal.
26. What do you say to someone who is starting a new business?
a. "I hope you find a better job."
b. "Good luck with your business venture."
c. "Congratulations on your new business!"
d. "Wishing you success in your studies!"
27. When would you offer words of hope and encouragement?
a. When someone receives an award.
b. When someone shares their achievements.
c. When someone is feeling lost.
d. When someone talks about their favorite hobby.
28. What do you typically say to someone who is retiring?
a. "Congratulations on your retirement!"
b. "I hope you feel better soon."
c. "Good luck with your new job."
d. "Wishing you success in your career change!"
29. When might you offer words of hope and support to someone?
a. When they announce their engagement.
b. When they are facing a difficult situation.
c. When they are sharing exciting news.
d. When they are celebrating their graduation.
30. What do you say to someone who just accomplished a personal goal?
a. "I hope things get better."
b. "Good luck in your future endeavors."
c. "Congratulations on your achievement!"
d. "Wishing you success
Selanjutnya adalah kunci jawaban atas soal-soal yang telah dicantumkan diatas:
1. a. After someone gets a promotion at work.
2. b. "Best of luck!"
3. a. When they are facing a challenging situation.
4. d. "Wishing you all the best!"
5. a. "I'm so happy for you!"
6. b. When they are feeling lost.
7. a. "Congratulations on your engagement!"
8. a. "Congratulations on your graduation!"
9. b. When they are facing a difficult challenge.
10. c. When someone is feeling lost.
11. c. When they are going through a financial crisis.
12. c. "Congratulations on your new job!"
13. a. When they are celebrating their wedding anniversary.
14. b. "I hope you pass the exam."
15. a. When someone is dealing with a breakup.
16. a. "Congratulations on the baby!"
17. b. When someone is facing a serious illness.
18. a. "Congratulations on the move!"
19. b. When they are taking a trip around the world.
20. c. "Congratulations on getting into college!"
21. b. When they are experiencing a tough time at work.
22. b. "Congratulations on your promotion!"
23. c. When they receive a traffic ticket.
24. a. "Congratulations on your marriage!"
25. b. When they are moving to a new country.
26. c. "Congratulations on your new business!"
27. c. When someone is feeling lost.
28. a. "Congratulations on your retirement!"
29. b. When they are facing a difficult situation.
30. c. "Congratulations on your achievement!"
D. Sumber Bacaan
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/wish_1?q=wish
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/congratulation?q=congratulation
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hope_1?q=hope
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