opinion dalam bahasa indonesia berarti opini yang maknanya pendapat atau pandangan maupun anggapan seseorang terhadap suatu peristiwa atau permasalahan tertentu. Namun pandangan atau opini seseorang bisa jadi berbeda-beda. Hal ini tergantung dari sudut pandang yang digunakan oleh masing-masing orang.
Berikut ini adalah Ciri - Ciri Opinion
- Kurang dapat untuk dibuktikan kebenarannya
- Bersifat Objektif
- Berdasarkan perasaan, perkiraan, atau kemungkinan
Contoh Kalimat Expressing Opinion
- In my opinion.....
- I think.....
- What I mean is.....
- Personally I think.....
- In my experience.....
- According to me.....
- I strongly believe that.....
- As far as I am concerned.....
- From my point of view.....
- As I understand.....
- As I see it.....
- I reckon.....
- I am compelled to say.....
- By this I mean.....
- To my mind.....
- Would like to point out that.....
- In my humble opinion.....
Agreeing with an Opinion (Setuju dengan sebuah opini)
- Of course.
- This is absolutely right.
- I agree with this opinion.
- I couldn't agree more.
- I agree with what you are saying.
- I agree, I never thought of that.
- Neither do I.
- That's a good point.
- I think so too.
Disagreeing with an opinion (Tidak setuju dengan sebuah opini)
- I am sorry, I don't agree with you.
- I am not sure I agree with you.
- I don't agree with you.
- I am afraid I have to disagree with you.
- I do not believe that.
- By this I mean.....
- I disagree with you.
- I think you are wrong.
- That's not the same thing at all.
- It is not justified to say so.
- I am not convinced that.....
- I can't say I agree with this, and here's why.....
Contoh Bagaimana untuk setuju dan tidak setuju pada sebuah opini dalam bahasa inggris
Statement |
Agree |
Disagree |
Children below 17 should be given right to drive a motorcycle |
I agree with your opinion |
I don't agree with you, it is forbidden to let children under 17 to drive a motorcycle |
Parents must giving smartphone to their children |
I couldn't agree more with you. |
I think it would be harmful to let children use smartphone. Because there are so much bad influence on the internet. |
The novel version of Twilight is better than its film |
Yes, I agree. The novel version had a many details of story hidden from the film. |
That's not the same thing at all. |
Instant noodle is good for your health. |
I agree with what you are saying. |
I am afraid that i have to disagree with you, because instant noodle have many chemical things inside it. |
Smoking should be banned in public places. |
I totally agree that smoking should be banned in public places. |
I am sorry but I tend to disagree with you on this. |
Contoh Dialog Expressing Opinion
Alika : Hi Alika, Have you heard about the new cinema in Cimahi.
Nur : Yes I have.
Alika : And what do you think about it?
Nur : I think that it is good have a cinema in our city. So we don't have to go to bandung in just watching a movie.
Alika : I am sorry but I am not sure about your opinion.
Nur : Why? Then what do you think about it?
Alika : You know it is the very first cinema build in Cimahi right? So i think it will be really crowded because everyone in town will go there to watch a movie.
Nur : Yes, I think you right about it.
Terjemahan:
Alika: Hai Alika, Pernahkah kamu mendengar tentang bioskop baru di Cimahi.
Nur: Ya, saya pernah.
Alika: Dan apa yang kamu pikirkan tentang hal itu?
Nur: Saya berpikir bahwa itu adalah baik memiliki bioskop di kota ini. Jadi kita tidak perlu pergi ke bandung hanya menonton film.
Alika: Saya minta maaf tapi saya tidak yakin tentang pendapat kamu.
Nur: Mengapa? Lalu apa yang kamu pikir tentang hal ini?
Alika: Kamu tahu, itu adalah bioskop yang pertama kali dibuat di cimahi? Jadi saya pikir itu akan benar-benar ramai karena semua orang di kota akan pergi ke sana untuk menonton film.
Nur: Ya, aku pikir kamu benar tentang hal itu.