Expressing Compliment

Sukrisno Nino    November 17, 2018    Grammar , Materi Kelas X   

Expressing Compliment 

Compliment in the words of praise is given to a person to appreciate the success or achievement in get it. Below are some examples of expressions that can be used to give a compliment to someone to intend well, for example:

• ·         I (really) like your….
• ·         I think you are very great
• ·         That’s a (nice, lovely, good, etc.)…
• ·         You look (good, handsome, beautiful, wonderful, etc.)..
• ·         You are (really) good
• ·         You’re wonderful on
• ·         What a (beautiful, lovely, etc)
• ·         It look good on you
• ·         I think you look good in….
• ·         I love…
• ·         It’s very/so
• ·         Good job/great

If we want to reply or respond to the praise that has been given to us, then we could use a few examples of bi expressions below: 

• ·         Thank you
• ·         Thanks
• ·         It’s very kind of you say that
• ·         I’m glad you like it
• ·         Thank a lot

After we put the above sentence, we must use adjectives, such as : 

• ·         Exelent
• ·         Wonderful
• ·         Good
• ·         Terrific
• ·         Magnificent

Kapan kita harus mengucapkan Compliment / Pujian kepada seseorang?

• ·         Pada situasi umum,
• ·         Ketika seseorang telah melakukan upaya mereka yang terbaik,
• ·         Ketika kamu mengunjungi rumah seseorang untuk pertama kalinya,
• ·         Jika kamu menyadari sesuatu yang baru dengan penampilan seseorang

Contoh Kalimat Compliment

Compliment

• ·         What a wonderful performance! (Penampilan yang sangat bagus!)
• ·         I must express my admiration to you! (Saya harung mengungkapkan kekaguman saya kepadamu!)
• ·         What a nice dress! (Gaun yang sangat bagus!)
• ·         You look so gorgeous! (Kamu terlihat sangat anggun!)
• ·         Great job! / Good job! (Kerja bagus!)
• ·         What a beautiful skirt you are wearing! (Rok yang kamu pakai sangat bagus!)
• ·         You really did a good job! (Kau melakukan kerja yang sangat bagus!)
• ·         I'm proud of you! (Aku bangga padamu!)
• ·         I think you are very great! (Aku rasa kau sangat luar biasa!)
• ·         It looks good on you., (Itu terlihat bagus untukmu)
• ·         You look beautiful today. (Kamu terlihat cantik hari ini)

Respond

• ·         Thank you, (Terima kasih)
• ·         Thanks, (Terima kasih)
• ·         I am glad you like it, (Aku senang kau menyukainya)
• ·         It is very kind of you to say that, (Baik sekali kau mengatakannya)
• ·         Thanks a lot, (Terima kasih banyak)
• ·         Thanks a lot for your appreciation, (Terima kasih atas apresiasimu)
• ·         I am so grateful to you. (Aku sangat berterima kasih padamu)

Dialogue Compliment
Harsya: What a great Motorcycle you have, Pandu.
Pandu : Thank you, Harsya. I just finished modifying it.
Harsya: You mean this is the old motorcycle that you used to drive to school?
Pandu : Yes, it is.
Harsya: It looks a lot different. What did you do to it?
Pandu : Not much. I had it paint with a brighter colour and add some new accessories.
Harsya: Great job!
Pandu : Thanks.