EN: In news headlines, the 'Simple Present' tense is often used to describe recent events to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
Local bakery wins national award.
EN: Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made of fermented vegetables. In Western countries, it has become a popular 'superfood' ingredient used in fusion recipes like the one shared by Chef Rukmini Iyer in The Guardian.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past. We often add '-ed' to the end of regular verbs like 'share' to become 'shared'.
I shared my lunch with my friend yesterday.
EN: The Guardian is a well-known British national daily newspaper. It often features food columns and recipes from famous chefs like Rukmini Iyer, who is known for her 'Roasting Tin' cookbook series.
EN: Using 'with' to describe ingredients or toppings added to a dish.
I like pancakes with maple syrup.
EN: Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish of salted and fermented vegetables. In modern cooking, it is often used as a flavor base for fusion dishes like noodles or fried rice.
EN: The pattern 'It is + adjective + to + verb' is used to describe an action. 'It' is a placeholder that refers to the action at the end of the sentence.
It is important to drink water.
EN: In modern cooking culture, 'quick and easy' recipes are highly valued by busy professionals and families who want healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
EN: Use 'about' before a number or amount to mean 'not exactly' or 'approximately'.
The movie is about two hours long.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used to state facts or general truths. When the subject is singular (The recipe), we add '-s' to the verb (uses).
The store sells fresh fruit.
EN: In Western cooking contexts, 'the store' usually refers to a local supermarket or grocery store where everyday food items are purchased.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or will happen in the future.
You will need a passport for the trip.
EN: In English recipes, ingredients are often listed with commas, and the word 'and' is placed before the final item in the list.
EN: Using 'also' to add more information. It usually comes after 'will' or 'be' verbs, and before main action verbs.
I will also bring some fruit.
EN: Ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil are the 'holy trinity' of many East Asian dishes, providing the foundational aroma and flavor for stir-fries and noodle dishes.
EN: Use 'go on top of' to describe where something is placed or added, especially when talking about food toppings.
Extra cheese goes on top of the pizza.
EN: Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables. In modern fusion cooking, it is often used as a topping to add a spicy and sour flavor to various dishes.
EN: The pattern 'be good for' is used to show that something is beneficial, suitable, or healthy for someone or something.
Vegetables are good for your health.
EN: In Western cooking culture, 'family-friendly' recipes are highly valued. These are dishes that are not too spicy for children but still flavorful enough for adults, often designed to be shared in the center of the table.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (in this case, 'add').
You can use a spoon to eat the soup.
EN: In many Western interpretations of Asian cuisine, toppings like kimchi or nuts are added at the end to provide texture and heat, allowing individuals to customize the spiciness of their meal.
EN: The word 'without' is a preposition used to mean 'not having' or 'not including' something.
I like tea without sugar.
EN: In many Western recipes, 'spicy' components like kimchi or chili are often kept separate or added at the end so that the meal can be easily adapted for children who may have a lower tolerance for heat.
EN: The word 'enough' is used to say that there is as much of something as needed. When used with a noun like 'food', it usually comes before the noun.
I have enough money for the bus.
EN: The word 'also' is used to add more information. It usually comes after the subject and before the main verb.
He also likes to cook Italian food.
EN: In Western cooking culture, 'leftovers' are commonly used for the next day's lunch (often called 'meal prepping') to save time and reduce food waste.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu 'can' digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau kebolehan. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar.
You can use this app to learn English.
Anda boleh menggunakan aplikasi ini untuk belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'leftovers' are a common part of meal planning. People often cook larger portions to save time for the next day's lunch, which is seen as practical and economical.
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or situation that you expect to happen.
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'leftovers' (food remaining from a previous meal) are commonly packed for lunch the next day to save time and money, especially for busy workers or students.
EN: The structure 'Subject + be + perfect for + noun' is used to say that something is exactly right or suitable for a specific person or situation.
This book is perfect for beginners.
EN: In modern Western culture, 'busy families' often refers to households where both parents work and children have many after-school activities, making quick 30-minute meals highly valued.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: resipi; cara memasak
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
including everything added together
Jumlah keseluruhan; semuanya sekali
placed on the upper surface of something
Di atas...
the day after a specific day
Keesokan harinya; hari berikutnya