get through
The phrasal verb get through can be used in three different ways.
Phrasal verb get through bisa digunakan dalam tiga cara berbeda.
Let's talk about it.
Mari kita bahas bersama.
First, get through can mean to finish something, especially if it was difficult, like a task at work.
Pertama, get through bisa berarti menyelesaikan sesuatu, terutama jika cukup sulit, misalnya tugas di tempat kerja.
It took all day, but I finally got through the reports.
Butuh seharian penuh, tapi akhirnya aku berhasil menyelesaikan laporan itu.
Hey, Andrew, could you also do these reports for me?
Hei, Andrew, kamu bisa kerjakan laporan-laporan ini juga untukku?
No.
Ngga bisa.
Second, get through can mean to make contact with someone by phone.
Kedua, get through bisa berarti berhasil menghubungi seseorang lewat telepon.
Oh, it's really cold, isn't it?
Dingin sekali, ya?
I know. I've been trying to get through to our gas company for hours, but they're not answering.
Iya. Aku sudah mencoba menelepon perusahaan gas kita berjam-jam, tapi mereka ngga jawab.
Ooh.
Oh begitu.
Third, get through can mean to succeed in making someone understand or believe you.
Ketiga, get through bisa berarti berhasil membuat seseorang mengerti atau mempercayai perkataanmu.
Okay, so 2 plus 2 equals... 22?
Oke, jadi 2 tambah 2 sama dengan... 22?
No! We've been at this for hours. Why can't I get through to you?
Bukan! Kita sudah ulang ini berjam-jam. Kenapa aku ngga bisa bikin kamu paham juga?
Notes
Get through bisa berarti:
1. Menyelesaikan sesuatu yang sulit
I finally got through my homework last night.
= Akhirnya aku berhasil menyelesaikan PR-ku tadi malam.
2. Berhasil menghubungi lewat telepon
I tried calling you all morning, but I couldn’t get through.
= Aku telpon kamu terus pagi ini, tapi ngga bisa kesambung.
3. Membuat seseorang mengerti atau percaya
The teacher is trying to get through to the students about the importance of reading.
= Guru itu berusaha membuat murid-muridnya mengerti pentingnya membaca.