EN: Use 'Can you + action verb?' to ask if someone has the ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can you + kata kerja dasar?" untuk bertanya jika seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu. Kata kerja selepas "can" mesti menggunakan kata kerja dasar.
Can you swim?
Bolehkah kamu berenang?
EN: In English, when playing a musical instrument, we always use the definite article 'the' before the instrument (e.g., play the piano, play the guitar). This is different from playing sports, where no article is used (e.g., play soccer).
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things you are able to do. Put 'also' before the main verb to add more information.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan perkara yang anda mampu lakukan. Letakkan "also" (juga) sebelum kata kerja utama untuk menambah maklumat tambahan.
I can also play the piano.
Saya juga boleh bermain piano.
EN: Use 'can' to show ability (what you are able to do) and 'can't' (cannot) to show inability (what you are not able to do). Use 'but' to connect these two contrasting ideas.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan kebolehan (perkara yang anda boleh lakukan) dan "can't" (singkatan untuk cannot) untuk menunjukkan ketidakbolehan (perkara yang anda tidak boleh lakukan). Gunakan "but" untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang bertentangan ini.
I can swim, but I can't ride a bike.
Saya boleh berenang, tetapi saya tidak boleh menunggang basikal.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb (like 'run') to show that someone is able to do an action. Do not add '-s' or '-ed' to the verb after 'can'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar (contohnya "run") untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu tindakan. Perhatikan bahawa kata kerja selepas "can" tidak perlu ditambah "-s" atau "-ed".
Emma can speak English.
Emma boleh bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris.
EN: We use 'Can you + verb?' to ask if someone has the ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form (no -s, -ed, or -ing).
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "Can you + kata kerja?" untuk bertanya sama ada seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu. Kata kerja selepas "can" mesti dalam bentuk dasar (tanpa -s, -ed, atau -ing).
Can you play the guitar?
Bolehkah kamu bermain gitar?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to add the person's name (like 'Ryan') at the end of a question to make the conversation feel more personal, friendly, and direct.
EN: Use 'can' to express ability (being able to do something) and 'can't' (cannot) to express inability. These are followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan kebolehan (mampu melakukan sesuatu) dan "can't" (cannot) untuk menunjukkan ketidakbolehan. Diikuti kata kerja dasar.
I can speak English, but I can't speak Japanese.
Saya boleh bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris, tetapi saya tidak boleh bertutur dalam bahasa Jepun.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic action word (verb) to show that someone is able to do something. 'Can' does not change its form, no matter who the subject is.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu. Bentuk "can" tidak berubah, tidak kira siapa subjeknya.
Leo can play the drums.
Leo boleh bermain dram.
EN: To ask about someone's ability, we start the question with the helper verb 'Can', followed by the subject (who we are talking about) and the action word (verb) in its basic form.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanya tentang kebolehan seseorang, kita mulakan soalan dengan kata bantu "Can" (boleh/mampu), diikuti oleh subjek (pelaku) dan kata kerja dasar (tindakan).
Can he play soccer?
Bolehkah dia bermain bola sepak?
EN: In English, when we talk about doing something in a specific language, we use the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'write in Japanese', 'speak in English').
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a positive sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma in writing, though it is optional.
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan "too" di hujung ayat positif untuk bermaksud "juga". Dalam penulisan, biasanya koma diletakkan sebelum "too" (tetapi tidak wajib).
I can speak English, too.
Saya juga boleh bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris.
EN: Use 'Can we + verb' to make a suggestion or ask for permission to do something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can we + kata kerja" untuk membuat cadangan atau meminta kebenaran untuk melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Can we play soccer after school?
Bolehkah kami bermain bola sepak selepas sekolah?
EN: In American schools, 'talent shows' are very popular events where students can showcase their unique skills, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, or playing instruments, in a supportive and fun environment.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability (being able to do something).
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan "can" sebelum kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan kebolehan (mampu melakukan sesuatu).
I can play the piano.
Saya boleh bermain piano.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability or possibility. When adding 'all' to refer to everyone in the group, place it directly after 'can' (can all + verb).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata bantu "can" (boleh, boleh) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau kemungkinan. Untuk menunjukkan "semua" dengan "all", letakkan selepas "can" (can all + kata kerja).
We can all speak English.
Kami semua boleh bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris.
EN: We use 'be verb + verb-ing' (present continuous) to talk about plans or events that are already decided for the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita boleh menggunakan bentuk kini berterusan "kata kerja be + kata kerja -ing" untuk menunjukkan perkara yang telah dirancang dan akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
We are having a party tonight.
Kami akan mengadakan parti malam ini.
EN: In Western schools (especially in the US and UK), a 'talent show' is a very common and popular event. Students of all ages are encouraged to perform on stage, showing off skills like singing, dancing, playing instruments, or doing magic tricks. It is a friendly, non-competitive way to build self-confidence.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic action word (verb) to show that someone is able to do something or allowed to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Selepas "can" (boleh/mampu), tambahkan kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu atau dibenarkan melakukan sesuatu.
Leo can play the drums.
Leo boleh bermain dram.
EN: In Western schools, 'talent shows' are very popular events where students are encouraged to share any unique skill they have, from playing music to doing magic tricks, emphasizing participation and self-expression over fierce competition.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express that someone has the ability to do something. Do not add '-s' or '-ed' to the verb after 'can'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu. Kata kerja selepas "can" tidak perlu ditambah "-s" atau "-ed".
My brother can play the guitar.
Abang saya boleh bermain gitar.
EN: Use the helper verb 'can' followed by basic action words (verbs) to talk about what someone is able to do. When connecting two actions, you can use 'and' to join them.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata bantu "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan kebolehan seseorang. Untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan, gunakan "and" (dan) sebagai penghubung.
Leo can play the drums and sing.
Leo boleh bermain dram dan menyanyi.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'do') to show that someone has the ability to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata bantu "can" diikuti kata kerja dasar (contohnya "do") untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu.
Sarah can play the piano.
Sarah boleh bermain piano.
EN: In Western schools, talent shows are very common and popular events where students can showcase their hobbies and skills, such as magic tricks, playing instruments, or dancing, in a supportive and fun environment.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express that someone has the ability to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu.
Emma can speak three languages.
Emma boleh bertutur dalam tiga bahasa.
EN: Riding a bike 'with no hands' is a common playful challenge and show of skill among children and teenagers in many Western cultures, often seen as a milestone of balance and confidence.
EN: Use 'can' to express ability (what you are able to do) and 'can't' (cannot) to express inability (what you are not able to do). The base form of the verb always follows 'can' or 'can't'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan kebolehan (perkara yang anda boleh lakukan) dan "can't" (singkatan untuk cannot) untuk menunjukkan ketahanboleh (perkara yang anda tidak boleh lakukan). Selepas "can" atau "can't" sentiasa diikuti kata kerja dasar.
I can swim, but I can't ride a bike.
Saya boleh berenang, tetapi saya tidak boleh menunggang basikal.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'I can't... very well' is a polite and modest way to express that you have a little ability but are not an expert, rather than saying a flat 'I can't dance' which sounds more absolute.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to show that someone is able to do something or that something is possible.
Bahasa Melayu: Selepas kata bantu "can" (boleh, boleh), kita perlu letakkan kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu atau sesuatu itu boleh dilakukan.
We can play soccer after school.
Kami boleh bermain bola sepak selepas sekolah.
EN: The pattern 'make + noun + noun' is used to express causing someone or something to become a certain status or role. In this sentence, 'make our show a big success' means to cause the show to become a great success.
Bahasa Melayu: Pola "make + kata nama + kata nama" digunakan untuk menunjukkan menyebabkan seseorang atau sesuatu menjadi dalam keadaan atau peranan tertentu. Dalam ayat ini, "make our show a big success" bermaksud menjadikan persembahan kita satu kejayaan besar.
We can make this project a big success.
Kita boleh menjadikan projek ini satu kejayaan besar.
EN: We use 'What can you do...?' to ask about someone's abilities or what they are able to offer in a specific situation. 'Can' is a helping verb used for ability, followed by the base verb 'do'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "What can you do...?" untuk bertanya tentang kebolehan seseorang atau apa yang mereka boleh bantu dalam situasi tertentu. "can" ialah kata bantu yang menunjukkan kebolehan, diikuti kata kerja dasar "do".
What can you do for the party?
Apa yang boleh kamu lakukan untuk parti ini?
EN: In English-speaking schools, 'talent shows' are very common and popular events where students showcase their unique skills, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, or playing instruments, in a supportive and fun environment.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability (being able to do something).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan kebolehan (mampu melakukan sesuatu).
I can ride a bike.
Saya boleh menunggang basikal.
EN: Use 'Can you + verb...?' to ask someone for help or to request them to do something. 'Teach someone how to do something' is a common pattern used to ask for instruction.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can you + kata kerja...?" untuk meminta bantuan atau meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu. "Teach seseorang how to + kata kerja" ialah pola ayat yang biasa digunakan untuk meminta bimbingan tentang cara melakukan sesuatu.
Can you teach me how to swim?
Bolehkah anda mengajar saya cara berenang?
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or permission. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'show').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata bantu "can" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau kebenaran. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata kerja dasar (dalam ayat ini, "show").
I can help you with your homework.
Saya boleh membantu kamu menulis kerja rumah.
EN: In English-speaking schools, 'after school' is a very common time for extracurricular activities, clubs, or helping friends with hobbies and homework. It implies a casual, friendly agreement.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to show that someone has the ability to do something. Do not add '-s' or '-ed' to the verb after 'can'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mempunyai kebolehan untuk melakukan sesuatu. Kata kerja selepas "can" tidak perlu ditambah "-s" atau "-ed".
Emma can speak three languages.
Emma boleh bertutur dalam tiga bahasa.
EN: In English, when we talk about playing musical instruments, we always use the definite article 'the' before the instrument (e.g., play the drums, play the piano). This is different from sports, where 'the' is not used (e.g., play soccer).
EN: To ask if someone has the ability to do something, we put the helper verb 'Can' at the very beginning of the sentence, followed by the person (subject) and the action (verb).
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanya jika seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu, kita letakkan kata bantu "Can" (boleh/mampu) di awal ayat, diikuti subjek (orang) dan kata kerja (tindakan).
Can Leo play the piano?
Bolehkah Leo bermain piano?
EN: In school talent shows, a 'solo' refers to a performance by a single person, which is a great way for students to showcase their individual talents. Asking 'Can Hana sing a solo?' shows encouragement and interest in a classmate's specific ability.
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about ability (things you are able to do).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" diikuti kata kerja dasar untuk bercakap tentang kebolehan (perkara yang anda boleh lakukan).
I can ride a bike.
Saya boleh menunggang basikal.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then another verb in its base form (without 'to') to show who is being helped and what they are being helped to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "help" (membantu) boleh diikuti oleh objek (penerima) dan kemudian kata kerja dasar yang lain (tanpa "to"), untuk menunjukkan membantu seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
They help me clean the room.
Mereka membantu saya membersihkan bilik.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic verb (like 'make', 'sing', 'run') to say that you are able to do something or to volunteer for a task.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" (boleh/mampu) diikuti kata kerja dasar (contohnya make, sing, run) untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda mampu melakukan sesuatu, atau menawarkan diri untuk membantu dalam sesuatu tugasan.
I can help you with your homework.
Saya boleh membantu anda membuat kerja rumah.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic verb to show that someone is able to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Selepas kata bantu "can" (boleh, dapat), tambahkan kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu.
We can play soccer.
Kami boleh bermain bola sepak.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: bakat, kebolehan istimewa (merujuk kepada kebolehan atau bakat khusus)
Dalam konteks: bahasa (bentuk jamak)
Dalam konteks: sihir, ajaib
Dalam konteks: kemahiran, kepandaian (bentuk jamak)
Dalam konteks: dengan indah, dengan cantik
Dalam konteks: melukis, mengecat
Dalam konteks: kejayaan
Dalam konteks: bermain silap mata (melambung beberapa objek ke udara dan menangkapnya serentak)
Dalam konteks: berlatih, latihan
Dalam konteks: poster (bentuk jamak)
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A competition or show in which people perform talents such as singing, dancing, or magic.
persembahan bakat
An illusion or clever trick performed to entertain people, seeming to do the impossible.
persembahan silap mata, helah silap mata
At the same time; simultaneously.
Serentak
To sing a piece of music alone, without other singers.
nyanyian solo