Asking and Giving Opinion

  Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari pasti kita pernah dimintai pendapat oleh orang lain dan menanyakan opini kita ke orang lain. Inilah yang disebut sebagai asking dan giving opinion. Perlu kita ketahui jika ada beberapa kalimat yang bisa digunakan untuk menyatakan maupun menanyakan pendapat. Supaya kita lebih mudah untuk memahaminya, yuk simak pengertian asking and giving opinion di bawah ini!!!

Definition of Asking and Giving Opinion:

Asking and giving opinion is a way that someone does to ask and give opinions to other people. When doing daily activities.

When Do We Use Asking and Giving Opinion?

Based on the previous explanation, asking and giving opinion is certainly used when there is an interactive chat or dialogue to discuss something.

Asking Opinion

What is meant by asking an opinion? In language, asking means asking while opinion means opinion/opinion. When the two words are combined, asking opinion means "asking for opinion" or "asking for opinion". Asking opinion is used when you want to ask a question or need someone else's opinion.

Giving Opinion

What is meant by giving an opinion? Yes, giving an opinion is someone's expression when responding to an interlocutor who asks about opinions, suggestions, or comments regarding a matter. This meaning comes from the word give with the suffix -ing which means giving, while "giving" means preaching.

What Expressions Are Used in Asking and Giving Opinion?

 So, expressions of asking and giving opinion are divided into two types, depending on who and in what situation we are talking. Check out the types below:

1. Asking Opinion 


Asking Opinion in Formal Situation

This type of asking for opinion applies when you are in a formal situation. For example, during a business meeting with colleagues, asking about responses from teachers or lecturers, and so on.

 The following is an example of an expression asking an opinion that is suitable for use:

  • Would you give me your opinion on …?(Maukah Anda memberi saya pendapat Anda tentang …?)
  • What are your views on …? (Apa pandangan Anda tentang …?)
  • Do you have any idea …? (Apakah kamu punya ide …?)
  • What is your feeling about …? (Apa perasaan Anda tentang …?) 

Expression of Asking Opinion in Informal Situation

Informal situations are usually more relaxed and the atmosphere less rigid. This situation is generally intended for various "unofficial" activities, for example when on vacation with family, hanging out with friends, watching movies with partners, and many more. An example of an informal opinion asking:

  • What do you think about …? (Apa yang kamu pikirkan …?)
  • Any comments? (Ada komentar?)
  • How do you feel about …? (Bagaimana perasaanmu tentang …?)
  • I need your opinion about … (Aku butuh pendapat kamu tentang…)
  • What is your opinion? (Apa pendapat kamu?)

2. Giving Opinion or Telling Suggestions

Giving for Opinion in a Formal Situation

Of course, giving an opinion in a formal situation can be applied if you want to give an opinion, idea or response in a formal situation, whether it's for an older person or people we respect and respect. An example of a formal giving opinion expression:

  • May I make a comment on that? (Bolehkah saya berkomentar tentang itu?)
  • In my point of view … (Dalam pandangan saya …)
  • My opinion about … (Pendapat saya tentang… )
  • Feel that we should … (Merasa bahwa kita harus…)
  • I personally consider … (Saya pribadi menganggap…)
  • My own view of the matter is… (Pandangan saya sendiri tentang masalah ini adalah…)

Giving for Opinion in an Informal Situation

This expression of giving for opinion can be the right choice when you want to provide a comment on a question asking opinion from peers, friends, or certain people who are already close to you. Here's an example of the expression:

  • As for me… (Adapun aku …)
  • From my point of view, … (Dari sudut pandang saya, …)
  • I think that… (Aku pikir itu …)
  • Not everyone will agree with me, but … (Tidak semua orang akan setuju denganku, tapi…)
  • In my opinion, .. (Menurut pendapatku …)
  • I think … (Aku pikir …)


 Nah, itu dia pengertian dan beberapa contoh asking and giving opinion dalam bahasa Inggris. Sekarang kita sudah tahu cara menanyakan dan memberikan pendapat yang baik dan benar. Jangan lupa untuk sesuaikan dengan konteks pembicaraan serta lawan bicara kita, ya! Kita juga harus terus berlatih supaya bahasa Inggris kita semakin lancar.



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