EN: Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things. They always start with a capital letter.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata nama khas (proper nouns) merujuk kepada nama khusus bagi orang, tempat, atau benda. Kata nama khas sentiasa bermula dengan huruf besar.
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
EN: Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists in history. In English, his name is often used as a synonym for 'genius'.
EN: Nouns can be followed by a letter or number to label a specific item in a series.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata nama boleh diikuti oleh huruf atau nombor untuk menandakan item tertentu dalam sesuatu siri.
Please open your book to Page 5.
Sila buka buku ke halaman 5.
EN: In English textbooks and exams, sections are often labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to organize information clearly.
EN: Use 'be going to' + 'verb' to talk about plans or things that will happen soon.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be going to' + 'verb' untuk menceritakan tentang perancangan atau perkara yang akan berlaku tidak lama lagi.
I am going to watch a movie tonight.
Saya bercadang untuk menonton wayang malam ini.
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, teachers often use 'We're going to...' to introduce the lesson's topic and set expectations for the day.
EN: Use 'this' + [day of the week] to talk about the upcoming day in the current week.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'this' + [hari dalam seminggu] untuk merujuk kepada hari yang akan datang pada minggu ini.
The party is this Friday.
Parti itu pada hari Jumaat ini.
EN: In English, days of the week are always capitalized (e.g., Saturday, not saturday).
EN: Use 'Who is...' to ask about the identity of a person. In questions, the question word 'Who' comes at the beginning.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Who is...' untuk bertanyakan identiti seseorang. Dalam ayat soalan, kata tanya 'Who' diletakkan di hadapan ayat.
Who is your teacher?
Siapakah guru kamu?
EN: In English, when guessing someone's identity from a description or when someone knocks on a door, we use 'it' instead of 'he' or 'she' because the identity is not yet confirmed.
EN: The structure 'Try and + verb' is commonly used in spoken English instead of 'Try to + verb' to mean attempting to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam pertuturan bahasa Inggeris, kita biasa menggunakan 'Try and + verb' bagi menggantikan 'Try to + verb' untuk bermaksud 'cuba lakukan sesuatu'.
Try and finish your homework.
Cuba siapkan kerja sekolah kamu.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Try and' sounds more natural and less formal than 'Try to'. It is very common in games and riddles.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come up with' means to think of an idea, a plan, or an answer.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa (phrasal verb) 'come up with' bermaksud memikirkan sesuatu idea, rancangan, atau jawapan.
She came up with a great idea for the party.
Dia telah memikirkan satu idea yang bagus untuk parti itu.
EN: E=mc² is widely considered the most famous equation in history, representing mass-energy equivalence. In English, 'squared' is used to express a number multiplied by itself (power of 2).
EN: In spoken English, a person's name can be used as a complete sentence to answer a question or identify someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam pertuturan bahasa Inggeris, nama seseorang boleh digunakan sebagai satu ayat lengkap untuk menjawab soalan atau mengenalpasti seseorang.
Who is your teacher? Mr. Smith.
Siapakah guru kamu? Encik Smith.
EN: Albert Einstein is a global icon of intelligence. In English, calling someone an 'Einstein' can be a compliment for being smart, or sarcastic if they do something silly.
EN: Use 'the most' followed by an adjective to describe something that has the highest degree of a quality (Superlative).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'the most' sebelum kata sifat (adjective) untuk bermaksud 'paling...', yang dikenali sebagai bentuk 'superlative'.
This is the most beautiful flower in the garden.
Ini ialah bunga yang paling cantik di taman ini.
EN: The equation E=mc² is globally recognized as a symbol of scientific genius, even by people who do not understand physics. It represents Einstein's massive impact on modern science.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a surprising difference.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menyambungkan dua ayat yang menunjukkan kontras atau perbezaan yang mengejutkan.
I am tired, but I am happy.
Saya penat, tetapi saya gembira.
EN: In academic or scientific contexts, it is common and humble to admit you don't fully understand a complex theory like Einstein's, while still acknowledging its significance.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a person's identity or profession in the past. It is the past tense of 'is'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'was' untuk menceritakan identiti atau pekerjaan seseorang pada masa lalu. Ia merupakan bentuk 'past tense' bagi 'is'.
She was a famous singer.
Dia pernah menjadi seorang penyanyi terkenal.
EN: Albert Einstein is globally recognized as the archetype of a 'genius'. In English, calling someone an 'Einstein' can be a compliment for being smart, or sometimes sarcastic if they do something silly.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences with opposite or contrasting ideas.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menyambungkan dua ayat yang mempunyai idea berlawanan atau berbeza.
It is raining, but I want to go out.
Hari sedang hujan, tetapi saya mahu keluar.
EN: Albert Einstein is a global icon of intelligence. Even decades after his death, his name is synonymous with 'genius' in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'do work with' to describe the subject or topic someone is studying or researching.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'do work with' untuk menerangkan bidang kajian atau penyelidikan akademik yang sedang dijalankan oleh seseorang.
She does a lot of work with children.
Dia telah banyak membuat kerja berkaitan kanak-kanak.
EN: Einstein's work on light (the photoelectric effect) actually won him the Nobel Prize, even though he is more famous for E=mc².
EN: Nouns can be used as labels or titles to organize information into sections.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata nama boleh digunakan sebagai label atau tajuk untuk menyusun maklumat ke dalam bab atau bahagian tertentu.
Chapter 1
Bab 1
EN: In English learning materials, letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) are commonly used to label different parts of a lesson.
EN: The word 'read' looks the same in the present and past tense, but the pronunciation changes. In this sentence, it is past tense (pronounced like the color 'red') because the person already finished reading the story.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'read' ejaannya sama dalam bentuk 'present' dan 'past tense', tetapi sebutannya berbeza. Dalam ayat ini, ia berada dalam 'past tense' (disebut seperti warna 'red') kerana penutur telah pun selesai membaca cerita tersebut.
I read a book last night.
Saya membaca sebuah buku semalam.
EN: In English conversation, starting a sentence with 'I read a story...' or 'I heard that...' is a common way to introduce a new topic or share an interesting fact about someone famous.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or request. It starts with a base verb and doesn't need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah (imperative sentence) yang digunakan untuk memberi arahan atau membuat permintaan. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja asal (base verb) dan tidak memerlukan subjek seperti 'you'.
Show me.
Tunjukkan kepada saya.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Tell me' is a friendly way to show curiosity. Adding 'please' at the end makes it more polite in formal situations.
EN: Use 'When' at the start of a sentence to talk about a specific time or age when something happened in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'When' di permulaan ayat untuk menceritakan perkara yang berlaku pada masa atau umur tertentu di masa lalu.
When I was five, I started school.
Masa saya berumur lima tahun, saya mula bersekolah.
EN: In English, 'baby sister' specifically refers to a younger sister. It is a common way to introduce siblings in a family context.
EN: To ask a question about the past using 'be' verbs (was/were), we move the verb to the front of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan soalan tentang masa lalu menggunakan 'be' verbs (was/were), kita letakkan kata kerja tersebut di hadapan sekali dalam ayat.
Was she tired after work?
Adakah dia letih selepas balik kerja?
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to talk about desires or intentions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal (base verb) untuk bercakap tentang keinginan atau niat.
Do you want to eat lunch now?
Adakah kamu mahu makan tengah hari sekarang?
EN: In English, direct speech is often introduced by a comma after the reporting verb (like 'asked') followed by quotation marks.
EN: Use 'said' to report what someone spoke in the past. It is the past tense of 'say'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'said' untuk menyampaikan apa yang telah dicakapkan oleh seseorang di masa lalu. Ia merupakan bentuk 'past tense' bagi 'say'.
She said, hello.
Dia berkata, helai.
EN: In English storytelling, using 'said' is the most common way to report speech. It is simple and keeps the focus on the dialogue.
EN: Use 'where are' to ask about the location of more than one thing (plural).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'where are' untuk bertanyakan lokasi lebih daripada satu perkara (kata nama jamak/plural).
Where are my keys?
Di manakah kunci-kunci saya?
EN: This sentence highlights Einstein's logical but childlike perspective. As a toddler, he expected a 'new arrival' to be a toy with wheels, showing his early scientific mind trying to categorize objects.
EN: Use 'That is' (That's) to react to a story or information someone just told you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'That is' (disingkatkan sebagai That's) untuk memberi repons terhadap cerita atau maklumat yang baru sahaja disampaikan oleh seseorang.
That's cool!
Itu sangat hebat!
EN: In English, 'funny' can mean both 'humorous' (makes you laugh) and 'strange' (weird). In this context, it means humorous.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a person's personality or state in the past. It is the past tense of 'is'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'was' untuk menerangkan personaliti atau keadaan seseorang di masa lalu. Ia merupakan bentuk 'past tense' bagi 'is'.
She was a kind teacher.
Dia seorang guru yang baik hati suatu ketika dahulu.
EN: In English, 'funny' can mean both 'humorous' (makes you laugh) and 'strange' (weird). In this context about Einstein, it means he had a good sense of humor.
EN: Use 'liked to' followed by a base verb to talk about past habits or things someone enjoyed doing in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'liked to' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal (base verb) untuk menceritakan tabiat atau perkara yang suka dilakukan pada masa lalu.
She liked to play the piano every night.
Dia suka bermain piano setiap malam pada suatu ketika dahulu.
EN: The photo of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. It was taken on his 72nd birthday and shows his playful personality, challenging the stereotype of the 'serious scientist'.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use 'doing' after a person to describe the action they are performing in a photo or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'There is' untuk menyatakan kewujudan sesuatu. Penggunaan 'doing' selepas nama orang atau kata ganti nama digunakan untuk menerangkan perbuatan yang sedang dilakukan oleh orang tersebut dalam gambar atau situasi.
There is a picture of my cat sleeping.
Terdapat sekeping gambar kucing saya sedang tidur.
EN: The 'famous photo' refers to a real 1951 photograph of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue at photographers. It became an iconic image representing his playful personality.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Terkenal, masyhur
Dalam konteks: Persamaan (matematik/sains)
Dalam konteks: Faham, memahami
Dalam konteks: Penting
Dalam konteks: Ahli sains
Dalam konteks: Tenaga
Dalam konteks: Kelakar, mencuit hati
Dalam konteks: Roda
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
Memikirkan, mengemukakan (idea, rancangan, dll.)
to push something forward or out
Menjelirkan, menonjol keluar
for pleasure; not for a serious reason
Untuk berseronok, hiburan