Indonesian Short Stories

Ulang Tahun Kakek – Cerita Keluarga

Tiga hari lagi Kakek berulang tahun, dan Adit tidak tahu harus memberi apa. Ia tidak punya uang untuk membeli hadiah. “Aku harus memberi apa, Bu?” tanyanya.

“Pikirkan apa yang paling disukai Kakek,” jawab Ibu. Adit berpikir: Kakek suka cerita, foto-foto lama, dan lagu-lagu dari masa mudanya.

Adit mencari foto-foto di album keluarga, meminta semua orang menulis kenangan indah bersama Kakek, dan belajar memainkan lagu kesukaan Kakek dengan seruling.

Di hari ulang tahun, Adit memberikan buku buatan tangan penuh foto dan kenangan, lalu memainkan lagu itu. Mata Kakek berkaca-kaca bahagia. “Ini hadiah terbaik dalam hidupku,” katanya sambil memeluk Adit.

Pesan Moral (Moral of the Story)

Hadiah terbaik dibuat dengan hati.

English Summary

Adit wants to give his grandfather a birthday present but has no money. He makes a handmade book of old photos and family memories and learns Grandpa’s favorite song on the flute. His grandfather calls it the best gift of his life.

Kosakata (Vocabulary)

  • ulang tahun – birthday
  • kakek – grandfather
  • hadiah – gift
  • kenangan – memory
  • seruling – flute
  • memeluk – to hug

Image: Kambai Akau / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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