No ‘second’ winner!

Posted by Pak Guru on August 22nd, 2016 | 0 comments | EAP, IELTS, juara kedua, speaking, vocabulary, writing

In the 100m running the winner was Usain Bolt. The second winner was Justin Gatlin.

The Olympics in Rio produced many winners, but…

In the 100m running the winner was Usain Bolt. Justin Gatlin came second.

We can also say:

• Justin Gatlin was second.
• Justin Gatlin finished second.

However, we cannot say:

• Justin Gatlin was second winner. ( ‘Juara dua’!)

Unfortunately in a particular competition there can only be one winner. In this particular case the winner was Bolt.