Usages of tetapi
Keadaan ini mungkin sederhana, tetapi kami tetap harus membuat keputusan cepat.
This situation may be simple, but we still have to make a quick decision.
Saya suka kucing kecil, tetapi teman saya suka anjing.
I like small cats, but my friend likes dogs.
Anak kecil itu mencoba mendorong pintu, tetapi masih terlalu berat baginya.
That small child tries pushing the door, but it is still too heavy for him/her.
Saya menonton film itu dua kali, tetapi adik saya belum pernah menontonnya.
I watched that movie twice, but my younger sibling has never watched it.
Jalan tol itu mahal, tetapi cuaca bagus membuat perjalanan bersepeda lebih cepat.
That toll road is expensive, but good weather makes the bicycle trip faster.
Terkadang dokter kalah, tetapi semangatnya tetap tinggi.
Sometimes the doctor loses, but his/her spirit remains high.
Tiba-tiba hujan deras turun, tetapi pertandingan olahraga belum dihentikan.
Suddenly heavy rain falls, but the sports match has not been stopped.
Saus pedas ini enak, tetapi adik saya tidak suka pedas.
This spicy sauce is tasty, but my younger sibling does not like spicy food.
Kadang-kadang kami gagal, tetapi kami belajar banyak.
Sometimes we fail, but we learn a lot.
Kami kehujanan di jalan, tetapi sarung tangan saya tetap kering.
We got rained on on the road, but my gloves stayed dry.
Dia suka bercanda di kelas, tetapi tetap sopan.
He/She likes to joke in class, but remains polite.
Tugas itu rumit, tetapi tenggatnya besok pagi.
That assignment is complicated, but the deadline is tomorrow morning.
Kedai itu ramai, tetapi meja kami berantakan setelah makan.
That shop is crowded, but our table is messy after eating.
Dia bosan menunggu di peron, tetapi dia tidak mengeluh.
He/She is bored waiting on the platform, but he/she does not complain.
Dokter bilang bahwa demamnya ringan, tetapi batuknya perlu obat.
The doctor says that the fever is mild, but the cough needs medicine.
Adik perempuan saya cemas karena nilai ujian, tetapi Ayah bilang bahwa semuanya wajar.
My younger sister is anxious because of the exam score, but Father says that everything is reasonable.
Dia gugup sebelum berbicara, tetapi teman perempuan kami menenangkannya.
She is nervous before speaking, but our female friend calms her down.
Mestinya dia datang lebih awal, tetapi justru terlambat karena hujan.
He should have come earlier, but instead he was late because of the rain.
Kelas pelatihan dasar itu berbayar, tetapi harganya murah.
That basic training class is paid, but the price is cheap.
Saya menyadari bahwa jadwal pelatihan berubah, tetapi teman saya belum sadar.
I realize that the training schedule has changed, but my friend has not realized it.
Wi‑Fi di rumahnya cepat, tetapi akses tamu perlu sandi.
The Wi‑Fi at his/her house is fast, but guest access needs a password.
Sebagian peserta sudah pulang, tetapi para panitia masih sibuk.
Some participants have already gone home, but the committee members are still busy.
Saya takut petir, tetapi sepupu saya tenang.
I am afraid of lightning, but my cousin is calm.
Gaji dia tidak setinggi gaji bos, tetapi semangatnya setinggi semangat bos.
His/Her salary is not as high as the boss’s, but his/her spirit is as high as the boss’s spirit.
Arah angin berubah tiap detik, tetapi kami tetap tenang.
The wind direction changes every second, but we stay calm.
Belakangan saya sibuk, tetapi umur tidak menghalangi untuk belajar, apalagi kalau materi diunggah cepat.
Lately I am busy, but age doesn’t prevent studying, especially if the material is uploaded quickly.
Kami bekerja seharian, tetapi istirahat sebentar sebelum pulang.
We worked all day, but took a short break before going home.
Dia punya sedikit utang, tetapi cicilan dibayar tepat waktu.
She/He has a little debt, but the installments are paid on time.
Rasa sop itu asam, tetapi enak dimakan dengan nasi hangat.
That soup tastes sour, but it’s delicious to eat with warm rice.
Pembaruan aplikasi telah selesai, tetapi data belum sinkron.
The app update has finished, but the data is not yet in sync.
Keringat dingin muncul ketika dia presentasi, tetapi dia tetap fokus.
Cold sweat appeared when he/she presented, but he/she stayed focused.
Rangkuman itu singkat, tetapi isinya pasti jelas.
That summary is brief, but its contents are surely clear.
Sepanjang pagi, hujan deras, tetapi kami tetap bekerja.
Throughout the morning, heavy rain falls, but we keep working.
Saya belum pernah menyentuh salju, tetapi saya sering melihatnya di film.
I have never touched snow, but I often see it in movies.
Saya tertawa karena lelucon itu, tetapi tetap fokus pada topik yang dibahas.
I laugh because of that joke, but still focus on the topic being discussed.
Saya sedikit cemas tentang masa depan, tetapi dukungan keluarga membantu.
I am a bit anxious about the future, but family support helps.
Guru menjelaskan bahwa kamar kos adalah ruang milik kita, tetapi kita tetap perlu menghormati batas ruang pribadi orang lain.
The teacher explains that a boarding room is our own space, but we still need to respect other people’s personal boundaries.
Ruang pribadi saya kecil tetapi nyaman.
My personal space is small but comfortable.
Dia kelihatan tenang, tetapi itu belum tentu berarti tidak ada masalah; kadang dia menyembunyikan kejutan atau cerita lucu.
He/She looks calm, but that does not necessarily mean there is no problem; sometimes he/she hides a surprise or a funny story.
Rencana masa depan bisa saja berubah, tetapi itu belum tentu buruk jika kita tetap belajar dari setiap pengalaman.
Future plans can easily change, but that is not necessarily bad if we keep learning from every experience.
Adik perempuan saya takut pada harimau, tetapi dia suka melihat kura-kura.
My younger sister is afraid of tigers, but she likes looking at turtles.
Parasit laut di gambar terlihat menakutkan, tetapi penjelasan ilmuwan membuat kami tenang.
The sea parasites in the picture look scary, but the scientist’s explanation makes us calm.
Sekarang mereka masih tunangan, tetapi cincin sudah disiapkan oleh keluarga pengantin perempuan.
Right now they are still engaged, but the rings have already been prepared by the bride’s family.
Cincin pengantin itu tidak mewah, tetapi sangat berarti bagi mereka.
The wedding rings are not luxurious, but they are very meaningful to them.
Untuknya, puasa juga bukan berarti melemahkan badan, tetapi cara melatih kesabaran.
For her/him, fasting also does not mean weakening the body, but a way to train patience.
Dekorasi di ruang tamu sederhana tetapi indah.
The decorations in the living room are simple but beautiful.
Rias wajah pengantin sederhana tetapi indah.
The bride's makeup is simple but beautiful.
Dia belum menikah, tetapi dia sudah punya pacar.
He/She is not yet married, but he/she already has a boyfriend/girlfriend.
Genre favoritku adalah drama keluarga, tetapi adik perempuanku lebih suka genre komedi dengan aktor lucu.
My favorite genre is family drama, but my younger sister prefers the comedy genre with funny actors.
Aktris itu bilang naskahnya sulit, tetapi sutradara menolongnya memahami setiap adegan penting.
That actress says the script is difficult, but the director helps her understand each important scene.
Menurutku aktor dan aktris muda itu berbakat, tetapi sutradara perlu memperbaiki akhir naskahnya.
In my opinion, those young actors and actresses are talented, but the director needs to improve the ending of the script.
Toko kecil paman hampir bangkrut waktu pandemi, tetapi sekarang pelan-pelan pulih.
My uncle’s small shop was almost bankrupt during the pandemic, but now it is slowly recovering.
Platform itu kadang lambat, tetapi materinya bagus dan mudah diakses.
That platform is sometimes slow, but the material is good and easy to access.
Untuk kelas daring, saya menyalakan kamera web tetapi mematikan mikrofon.
For the online class, I turn on the webcam but mute the microphone.
Saya ingin pulang cepat, tetapi justru harus lembur di kantor.
I want to go home quickly, but instead I have to work overtime at the office.
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