EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun (country) and a singular verb (has) to talk about all members of a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Every' dengan kata nama tunggal (country) dan kata kerja tunggal (has) untuk menceritakan tentang setiap ahli dalam sesuatu kumpulan.
Every student has a book.
Setiap murid mempunyai sebuah buku.
EN: The word 'cuisine' is more formal than 'food' and refers to a specific style of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject (Food) to a description or definition (an important part). This is the basic 'A is B' pattern.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek (Food) dengan penerangan atau definisinya (an important part). Ini ialah pola paling asas untuk "A ialah B".
Music is a universal language.
Muzik ialah bahasa sejagat.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing food is a common way to learn about someone's heritage and traditions, as food is seen as a primary expression of identity.
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to show the tool or material used to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama "with" untuk menunjukkan alat atau bahan yang digunakan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
She writes with a blue pen.
Dia menulis menggunakan pen biru.
EN: This sentence reflects the concept of 'local sourcing' and how geography dictates culinary traditions based on what grows nearby.
EN: Use 'a lot of' before both countable and uncountable nouns to show a large amount of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "a lot of" sebelum kata nama boleh bilang dan kata nama tidak boleh bilang untuk menunjukkan jumlah yang banyak bagi sesuatu benda.
I drink a lot of water every day.
Saya minum banyak air setiap hari.
EN: In many cultures, spices are not just for taste but also for preserving food or for their medicinal properties. For example, ginger and garlic are common in Asian cooking for health benefits.
EN: Use 'Other' followed by a plural noun to talk about different things or people in a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Other" diikuti dengan kata nama jamak untuk menceritakan tentang benda atau orang lain dalam sesuatu kumpulan.
Other students like to play sports.
Pelajar-pelajar lain suka bersukan.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'fresh food' is highly valued as a sign of health and quality, often contrasting with processed or fast food.
EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a sentence turns an action into a subject (Gerund).
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan -ing pada permulaan ayat mengubah sesuatu tindakan menjadi subjek ayat (Kata Nama Terbitan / Gerund).
Eating healthy food makes you feel good.
Makan makanan sihat membuatkan anda rasa seronok.
EN: In many cultures, food is more than just nutrition; it reflects history, climate, and social values. Sharing or learning about food is a common way to build cross-cultural friendships.
EN: Use 'be famous for' or 'be famous + location' to describe what someone or something is known for. In this sentence, 'all over the world' describes the location where it is known.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be famous (kata sifat)" untuk menggambarkan seseorang atau sesuatu itu terkenal. Tempat boleh ditambah di belakangnya, contohnya "all over the world" untuk menunjukkan ia terkenal di seluruh dunia.
This singer is famous in Japan.
Penyanyi ini sangat terkenal di Jepun.
EN: Italian cuisine is globally recognized for its simplicity and high-quality ingredients like olive oil, cheese, and tomatoes. It is often cited as one of the most popular food cultures worldwide.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar things or ideas in a list.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua perkara atau idea yang serupa dalam sesuatu senarai.
I like apples and oranges.
Saya suka epal dan oren.
EN: Pizza and pasta are the most iconic symbols of Italian cuisine worldwide, often representing simple yet high-quality comfort food.
EN: Use 'like' to give examples. It means 'such as' or 'for example' in this context.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'like' untuk memberikan contoh. Dalam konteks ini, ia bermaksud "seperti" atau "contohnya".
I like fruit like apples and bananas.
Saya suka buah-buahan seperti epal dan pisang.
EN: Italian cuisine is famous for its 'simplicity'. Unlike some cultures that use many spices, traditional Italian cooking focuses on the high quality of a few key ingredients.
EN: The word 'that' is used here to connect a main thought (Italian cooks believe) to the specific thing they believe (fresh ingredients give the best flavor).
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'that' digunakan di sini untuk menghubungkan fikiran utama (Italian cooks believe) dengan perkara khusus yang mereka percayai (bahan-bahan segar memberikan rasa yang terbaik).
I believe that you can cook well.
Saya percaya kamu boleh memasak dengan sangat baik.
EN: Italian cuisine is famous for its 'simplicity'. Instead of using many spices, Italians focus on high-quality, seasonal ingredients like ripe tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil to create flavor.
EN: Use 'too many' before plural countable nouns (like spices, apples, or books) to say there is more than the right amount.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too many" sebelum kata nama boleh bilang bentuk jamak (seperti spices, apples, atau books) untuk menunjukkan jumlah yang terlampau banyak, melebihi tahap yang berpatutan.
I have too many books in my bag.
Terdapat terlalu banyak buku di dalam beg saya.
EN: In Italian cooking philosophy, the focus is on the quality of primary ingredients like tomatoes and olive oil, rather than masking flavors with heavy spices, which is a key difference from many other world cuisines.
EN: Use 'comes from' to describe the origin or source of something. When the subject is singular (like 'flavor'), we add 's' to the verb 'come'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "comes from" untuk menggambarkan asal usul atau sumber sesuatu perkara. Apabila subjeknya ialah tunggal (seperti "flavor"), kata kerja "come" perlu ditambah "s".
This coffee comes from Brazil.
Kopi ini berasal dari Brazil.
EN: In Italian cooking, the quality of simple ingredients is prioritized over complex seasoning. Olive oil is often called 'liquid gold' because it is essential to the Mediterranean diet.
EN: Use the pattern 'A is different from B' to compare two things that are not the same.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "A is different from B" untuk membandingkan dua orang, benda, atau perkara yang tidak sama.
My cat is different from your cat.
Kucing saya tidak sama dengan kucing kamu.
EN: In English, 'cuisine' refers to a specific style of cooking, often associated with a country or region. While 'food' is general, 'cuisine' sounds more formal and professional.
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (words ending in -s) to talk about a large number of things you can count.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'many' dengan kata nama boleh bilang bentuk jamak (perkataan yang berakhir dengan -s) untuk menceritakan tentang jumlah yang banyak.
I have many books in my bag.
Ada banyak buku di dalam beg sekolah saya.
EN: Chinese cooking is known for its complexity and the use of 'aromatics' like ginger, garlic, and scallions, which often leads to a long list of ingredients compared to some Western styles.
EN: Use 'often' before the main action word (verb) to show how frequently something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'often' sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menunjukkan kekerapan sesuatu berlaku.
I often eat apples for breakfast.
Saya kerap makan epal untuk sarapan.
EN: Soy sauce, ginger, and garlic are known as the 'holy trinity' of Chinese cooking, forming the base of many traditional dishes.
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things. For short words like 'strong', we add 'er' to the end.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "adjective + er + than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Untuk kata pendek seperti strong, kita tambahkan er di penghujung kata.
This apple is sweeter than that orange.
Epal ini lebih manis daripada oren itu.
EN: In English, 'strong flavor' often refers to food with many spices, garlic, or intense seasoning, which is a common way Westerners describe authentic Chinese cooking compared to the simpler, ingredient-focused Italian style.
EN: Use 'almost every' to talk about something that happens nearly all the time. It is stronger than 'often' but not as absolute as 'always'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "almost every" untuk menceritakan tentang sesuatu yang berlaku hampir sepanjang masa. Ia lebih kuat daripada "often" (kerap), tetapi tidak semutlak "always" (sentiasa).
I drink water with almost every snack.
Saya minum air hampir setiap kali saya makan makanan ringan.
EN: In many Asian cultures, rice is considered the 'staple' food, meaning it is the main source of energy and is served alongside various side dishes.
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "adjective + er + than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara.
This apple is bigger than that one.
Epal ini lebih besar daripada epal itu.
EN: In many cultures, including China and the US, regional food preferences often vary by geography. In China, there is a common saying 'South is sweet, North is salty'.
EN: Use the past tense (verb + ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past, like 'last year'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk masa lampau (verb + ed) untuk menceritakan tentang perkara yang berlaku pada masa tertentu di masa lalu, seperti "tahun lepas".
Last month, I cooked dinner for my family.
Bulan lepas, saya memasak makan malam untuk keluarga saya.
EN: Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of ingredients like corn, beans, and chili peppers. In many Western countries, 'Tacos' are the most recognizable Mexican dish.
EN: The past tense of 'find' is 'found'. We use it to talk about things we discovered or located in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Bentuk masa lampau bagi find ialah found. Kita menggunakannya untuk menceritakan tentang perkara yang kita temui atau jumpa di masa lalu.
He found his keys under the sofa.
Dia menemui kuncinya di bawah sofa.
EN: Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. In many English-speaking countries, 'Taco Tuesday' is a popular custom of eating tacos on Tuesday nights.
EN: Use 'a few' with countable nouns to mean 'a small number of'. It has a positive feeling, suggesting there are enough.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'a few' dengan kata nama boleh bilang untuk membawa maksud 'beberapa'. Ia biasanya membawa nada positif, yang menunjukkan bahawa walaupun jumlahnya sedikit, ia adalah mencukupi.
I have a few friends in this city.
Saya ada beberapa orang kawan di bandar ini.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'simple' cooking with few ingredients is often praised for highlighting the natural quality of the food, especially in Italian and modern home cooking.
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between them and put 'and' before the last item.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menyenaraikan tiga atau lebih item, gunakan koma di antara item tersebut dan letakkan 'and' sebelum item yang terakhir.
I need eggs, milk, and bread.
Saya memerlukan telur, susu, dan roti.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'the store' often refers to the grocery store or supermarket where people buy their daily food items.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a reason to a result. The first part is the reason, and the second part is what happened because of it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'so' untuk menghubungkan sebab dengan hasil. Bahagian pertama ialah sebab, dan bahagian kedua ialah hasil yang berlaku disebabkan oleh sebab tersebut.
I was hungry, so I ate an apple.
Saya sangat lapar, jadi saya makan sebiji epal.
EN: Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. They are popular worldwide as a quick and flavorful meal.
EN: Use 'one of + plural noun' to talk about one thing from a group of many.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "one of + kata nama jamak" untuk menceritakan tentang satu perkara daripada sekumpulan yang banyak.
He is one of my best friends.
Dia ialah salah seorang kawan baik saya.
EN: Mexican cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and use of ingredients like corn, beans, and chili peppers. It is a very popular international food choice in many Western countries.
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions that happen at the same time or one after another. Use 'will' for the result in the future, but use the simple present tense after 'when'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "when" untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang berlaku pada masa yang sama atau berturutan. Gunakan "will" untuk hasil pada masa hadapan, tetapi gunakan bentuk masa kini untuk klausa selepas "when".
You will feel happy when you eat chocolate.
Apabila kamu makan coklat, kamu akan rasa gembira.
EN: In many cultures, sharing food is a primary way to build relationships and show hospitality. Trying someone's traditional food is often seen as a sign of respect for their culture.
EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun (cuisine) and a singular verb (tells) to talk about all members of a group individually.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Every' dengan kata nama tunggal (cuisine) dan kata kerja tunggal (tells) untuk menceritakan tentang setiap ahli dalam sesuatu kumpulan secara individu.
Every student has a book.
Setiap murid mempunyai sebuah buku.
EN: This sentence reflects the idea that food is more than just nutrition; it is a reflection of a country's history, geography, and values.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about possibility or ability.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal untuk menceritakan tentang kemungkinan atau kebolehan.
You can cook dinner tonight.
Kamu boleh memasak makan malam malam ini.
EN: In Western cultures, cooking at home is often seen as a relaxing hobby and a way to connect with one's heritage or explore new cultures through food.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give a command, suggestion, or instruction. The subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan, cadangan, atau petunjuk. Subjek "kamu" digugurkan dan tidak disebutkan.
Open the window and let the fresh air in.
Buka tingkap dan biarkan udara segar masuk.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb and are used to give instructions or suggestions. They usually don't have a visible subject because the subject is 'you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah bermula dengan kata kerja dan digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau cadangan. Subjek biasanya digugurkan kerana subjeknya ialah "kamu".
Eat more vegetables and drink water.
Makan lebih banyak sayur-sayuran dan minum air.
EN: The word 'cuisine' is more formal than 'food' and refers to a specific style of cooking, often associated with a particular country or region.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about things that are going to happen in the future or to express a result.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja" untuk menceritakan tentang perkara yang bakal berlaku pada masa hadapan atau untuk menyatakan sesuatu hasil.
This book will help you learn English.
Buku ini akan membantu kamu belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, sharing a meal is considered one of the best ways to build friendships and understand different backgrounds, leading to the phrase 'breaking bread together'.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: masakan; gaya kulinari
Dalam konteks: kebudayaan / budaya
Dalam konteks: bahan-bahan; ramuan
Dalam konteks: rempah-ratus; bahan perasa
Dalam konteks: rasa; kelezatan
Dalam konteks: resipi
Dalam konteks: terkenal; mashyur
Dalam konteks: menemui; meneroka
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan; luar biasa
Dalam konteks: Memahami; Faham
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
In every part of the world; everywhere.
di seluruh dunia; di mana-mana
The initial occasion that something happens.
buat kali pertama; kali pertama
To cause someone to feel more connected or friendly toward something or someone.
mendekatkan seseorang dengan...
To reveal information about the history or background of something.
menceritakan sebuah kisah; mencerminkan latar belakang sejarah