EN: The pattern 'be famous for' is used to describe what a person, place, or thing is well-known for.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "be famous for" digunakan untuk menerangkan apa yang menjadikan seseorang, tempat, atau benda itu terkenal.
Japan is famous for its delicious sushi.
Jepun terkenal dengan sushi yang lazat.
EN: Colorado is famous for the Rocky Mountains and spectacular red sandstone formations, such as those found in the 'Garden of the Gods' park. These natural landmarks attract millions of outdoor enthusiasts every year.
EN: We use 'also' before the main verb (like 'has', 'plays', 'goes') to add extra information to our sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "also" (juga) sebelum kata kerja utama (seperti has, plays, goes) untuk menambah maklumat tambahan pada ayat.
She also loves swimming in the summer.
Dia juga suka berenang pada musim panas.
EN: Colorado is known for its dry climate, but its snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains fills numerous beautiful lakes and reservoirs, making it a famous destination for water sports like kayaking.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used in the pattern 'make + object + noun phrase' to mean causing someone or something to become that noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "make" boleh digunakan dalam corak "make + objek + frasa nama" untuk bermaksud menjadikan seseorang atau sesuatu sebagai keadaan nama itu.
Books make him a smart student.
Buku itu menjadikannya seorang pelajar yang bijak.
EN: Colorado is a landlocked state in the western United States, known for its diverse geography ranging from alpine mountains to high deserts. Although it has no ocean coastline, its abundant freshwater rivers and lakes make it a premier destination for inland water sports like kayaking.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'enjoy').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "can" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau kemungkinan. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar (dalam ayat ini, "enjoy").
We can see the beautiful mountains from here.
Kami dapat melihat gunung-ganang yang cantik dari sini.
EN: In the United States, outdoor recreation like kayaking, hiking, and skiing is a major part of the lifestyle, especially in mountainous states like Colorado. Activities are often designed to accommodate all skill levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned experts.
EN: The pattern 'There are...' is used to say that two or more people or things exist in a place. It is followed by a plural noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "There are..." digunakan untuk menyatakan bahawa terdapat dua atau lebih orang atau benda wujud di sesuatu tempat. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata nama jamak.
There are many beautiful lakes in Colorado.
Terdapat banyak tasik yang cantik di Colorado.
EN: Colorado is a premier destination for outdoor sports in the United States. Due to its diverse geography, which includes both high-altitude calm lakes and rushing mountain rivers, it offers perfect conditions for both relaxing flatwater kayaking and extreme whitewater kayaking.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' to describe activities that take place on the surface of bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, or oceans.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata depan "on" untuk menerangkan aktiviti yang berlaku di permukaan air (seperti tasik, sungai, atau laut).
We went sailing on a beautiful lake.
Kami belayar di atas sebuah tasik yang cantik.
EN: In the United States, especially in mountainous states like Colorado, reservoirs (artificial lakes created by dams) are very popular spots for public recreation, including boating, fishing, and kayaking.
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to describe features or characteristics of a place or thing (e.g., 'rivers with waves' means rivers that have waves).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata depan "with" untuk menerangkan ciri-ciri atau sifat sesuatu tempat atau benda (contohnya: "rivers with waves" bermaksud sungai yang mempunyai ombak).
I like to walk in parks with big trees.
Saya suka berjalan di taman yang mempunyai pokok-pokok besar.
EN: Whitewater kayaking is a popular extreme sport in mountainous regions of the US like Colorado, where melting snow in spring creates fast-flowing, wavy rapids in the rivers.
EN: Use 'Subject + be verb + adjective + noun' to describe what something is like. In this sentence, 'different' is the adjective describing the plural noun 'activities'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "Subjek + kata kerja be + kata adjektif + kata nama" untuk menerangkan sifat sesuatu. Dalam ayat ini, kata adjektif "different" (berbeza) digunakan untuk menerangkan kata nama jamak "activities" (aktiviti).
They are very popular outdoor sports.
Mereka adalah sukan luar yang sangat popular.
EN: Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things. For short words, we usually add '-er' to the end (e.g., 'easy' becomes 'easier', 'safe' becomes 'safer'). We use 'and' to connect two comparative adjectives.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif perbandingan digunakan untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Untuk perkataan yang pendek, kita biasanya menambah "-er" pada hujung perkataan (contohnya: "easy" menjadi "easier", "safe" menjadi "safer"). Kita boleh menggunakan "and" untuk menyambung dua kata adjektif perbandingan.
This bicycle is smaller and lighter.
Basikal ini lebih kecil dan lebih ringan.
EN: In the United States, outdoor recreation like kayaking is highly popular. Water bodies are often classified by difficulty (flatwater vs. whitewater) to help people choose activities that match their skill levels safely.
EN: The pattern 'You only need...' is used to show that a task is simple and does not require many things or complicated preparation.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "You only need..." (anda hanya perlu...) digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tugas itu sangat mudah dan tidak memerlukan banyak benda atau persediaan yang rumit.
You only need a pen and paper for this test.
Anda hanya perlu sebatang pen dan sehelai kertas untuk ujian ini.
EN: In the United States, safety regulations for outdoor water sports are very strict. Wearing a life jacket (also called a PFD - Personal Flotation Device) is often required by law in many state parks and reservoirs, especially for beginners.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'rent').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "can" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau kemungkinan. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar (dalam ayat ini, "rent").
You can buy fresh fruit at the market.
Anda boleh membeli buah-buahan segar di pasar.
EN: In the United States, many state and national parks offer self-service or staffed rental stations for outdoor gear like kayaks and paddleboards, making outdoor recreation highly accessible to the public.
EN: In English, when we talk about a general location (like a city or state), we use the preposition 'in'. When writing an address or location, we put the smaller place (city) first, followed by a comma, and then the larger place (state).
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila kita bercakap tentang lokasi yang umum (seperti bandar atau negeri), kita menggunakan kata depan "in". Apabila menyatakan lokasi, kebiasaannya kita tulis tempat yang kecil (bandar) dahulu, kemudian koma, diikuti tempat yang besar (negeri).
She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dia tinggal di Boston, Massachusetts.
EN: Golden is a city in Colorado located just at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is famous for outdoor sports like kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing because of its beautiful natural landscape and the Clear Creek river running through the town.
EN: The verb 'say' is often followed by a 'that' clause to report what someone said. In informal English, 'that' is commonly omitted, leaving just the subject and verb of the reported statement (e.g., 'He said [that] flatwater is...').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "say" (berkata) selalunya diikuti oleh klausa "that" untuk melaporkan apa yang seseorang katakan. Dalam bahasa Inggeris lisan atau tidak formal, "that" selalunya digugurkan, dan terus diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja kandungan laporan (contohnya: He said [that] flatwater is...).
She said the water is warm.
Dia berkata air itu suam.
EN: To compare things using long adjectives (three or more syllables), we use 'more' before the adjective. For example, 'more exciting' and 'more dangerous'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kita ingin membandingkan perkara menggunakan kata adjektif yang panjang (tiga atau lebih suku kata), kita letakkan 'more' (lebih...) di hadapan kata adjektif. Contohnya: 'more exciting' (lebih menarik) dan 'more dangerous' (lebih berbahaya).
This book is more interesting than that one.
Buku ini lebih menarik daripada buku itu.
EN: Whitewater kayaking is a popular extreme sport in mountainous regions like Colorado. Unlike flatwater paddling, it requires specialized gear (helmets, spray skirts) and quick decision-making due to rapid river currents.
EN: Using 'and' to connect items in a list. When listing three or more things, we put a comma after each item and 'and' before the last item (A, B, and C).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk menyambung item dalam senarai. Apabila menyenaraikan tiga atau lebih perkara, kita letakkan koma selepas setiap item, dan letakkan "and" sebelum item terakhir (A, B, and C).
I need a pen, a notebook, and a bag.
Saya perlukan sebatang pen, sebuah buku nota, dan sebuah beg.
EN: In outdoor sports like whitewater kayaking, safety gear is essential. A 'spray skirt' is a flexible waterproof cover for a kayak with a hole for the paddler's waist, designed to prevent water from entering the boat while paddling in rough waters.
EN: The relative pronoun 'that' is used to start a relative clause (that keeps water out of the kayak) to describe and give more information about the noun before it (a cover).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata ganti relatif "that" digunakan untuk memulakan klausa relatif (that keeps water out of the kayak), untuk menerangkan dan memberikan maklumat lanjut tentang kata nama sebelumnya (a cover).
This is a book that helps you learn English.
Ini ialah buku yang membantu anda belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: A 'spray skirt' (or spraydeck) is an essential piece of gear in kayaking, especially in whitewater or rough seas. It is a flexible waterproof cover that binds the paddler's waist to the cockpit of the kayak, preventing water from filling the boat and causing it to sink.
EN: The pattern 'need to + be + noun' is used to express a requirement or necessity to have a certain identity, role, or characteristic.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "need to + be + kata nama" digunakan untuk menyatakan keperluan atau kemestian untuk memiliki identiti, peranan, atau sifat tertentu.
You need to be a member to enter.
Anda perlu menjadi ahli untuk masuk.
EN: In outdoor sports like whitewater kayaking, being a 'strong swimmer' is a standard safety prerequisite. It implies not just knowing how to swim, but having the stamina and skill to handle moving water and currents in case of capsizing.
EN: Use 'before' to connect two actions, showing that the first action (taking lessons) should happen earlier than the second action (trying whitewater rivers).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "before" (sebelum) untuk menyambung dua tindakan, menunjukkan bahawa tindakan pertama (mengambil pelajaran) sepatutnya berlaku lebih awal daripada tindakan kedua (mencuba jeram).
You should wash your hands before you eat dinner.
Anda patut mencuci tangan sebelum makan malam.
EN: In outdoor sports culture in the US, taking professional lessons is highly encouraged for safety, especially for high-risk activities like whitewater kayaking, rather than just learning from friends.
EN: The pattern 'Subject + be + important for + noun/V-ing' is used to show what something affects or who it is necessary for. 'For' is a preposition, so it must be followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "Subjek + kata kerja be + important for + kata nama/kata kerja-ing" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu penting untuk sesuatu atau seseorang. Oleh kerana "for" ialah kata depan, ia mesti diikuti oleh kata nama atau bentuk -ing kata kerja.
Water is very important for our health.
Air sangat penting untuk kesihatan kita.
EN: Colorado is known for its rapid weather changes, especially in the Rocky Mountains. A sunny morning can quickly turn into a thunderstorm in the afternoon, making weather awareness crucial for outdoor sports like kayaking.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility, showing that something is able to happen under certain conditions.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "can" digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan "kemungkinan", menerangkan bahawa sesuatu itu mungkin berlaku dalam keadaan tertentu.
It can get very cold at night.
Malam mungkin menjadi sangat sejuk.
EN: In mountainous regions like Colorado, weather can be highly unpredictable. A sunny morning can quickly turn into a severe thunderstorm or snowstorm, especially at high altitudes. Hikers and kayakers are always advised to check local forecasts and prepare for sudden temperature drops.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility, showing that something is able to happen under certain conditions.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "can" digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan "kemungkinan", menerangkan bahawa sesuatu itu mungkin berlaku dalam keadaan tertentu.
The weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Cuaca di kawasan pergunungan boleh berubah dengan cepat.
EN: In mountainous regions like Colorado, weather can change dramatically within minutes. This is a common safety warning for outdoor enthusiasts (kayakers, hikers, climbers) to always respect nature and be prepared.
EN: Use 'before' + [subject] + [verb] to show that one action happens first. In this sentence, checking the weather happens before going out on the water.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "before" + [subjek] + [kata kerja] untuk menunjukkan bahawa satu tindakan berlaku dahulu. Dalam ayat ini, "menyemak cuaca" berlaku sebelum "pergi ke air".
Wash your hands before you eat dinner.
Basuh tangan sebelum makan malam.
EN: In Colorado, mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable. A clear sunny morning can quickly turn into a dangerous thunderstorm with lightning and strong winds by afternoon. Therefore, checking the local forecast and understanding water safety is a vital part of outdoor culture in the Rocky Mountain region.
EN: The 'If...' pattern is used to talk about a possible situation and its result. When giving instructions or advice, we can use 'If + present simple, imperative (command) verb'.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "If..." (jika...) digunakan untuk menerangkan situasi yang mungkin berlaku dan kesannya. Apabila memberi arahan atau nasihat, kita boleh menggunakan struktur "If + present simple, ayat perintah (kata kerja dasar)".
If you feel tired, take a break.
Jika kamu berasa letih, berehatlah sebentar.
EN: In mountainous regions like Colorado, weather can change from sunny to stormy in a matter of minutes. Outdoor enthusiasts are always advised to watch the sky, as lightning and sudden winds pose severe risks on open water.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: tasik buatan, takungan air
Dalam konteks: pendayung, orang yang mendayung kayak
Dalam konteks: pengembaraan, aktiviti mencabar
Dalam konteks: tenang, tanpa ombak
Dalam konteks: topi keledar, topi keselamatan
Dalam konteks: Berbahaya
Dalam konteks: perenang
Dalam konteks: Ribut
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
The activity of paddling a kayak on calm, non-flowing bodies of water like lakes or reservoirs.
Berkayak air tenang
The sport of paddling a kayak on fast-flowing rivers, rapids, and waves.
Berkayak arus deras
A flexible waterproof cover for a kayak with a hole for the paddler's waist, designed to prevent water from entering the boat.
Skirt penghalang semburan (untuk kayak)
To return to a place, state, or activity.
Kembali ke
Immediately; without any delay.
Serta-merta, segera