EN: Use 'can' before a verb to ask about someone's ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form (without 'to' or '-ing').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" sebelum kata kerja untuk bertanya tentang kebolehan seseorang melakukan sesuatu. Kata kerja selepas "can" mesti dalam bentuk dasar (tanpa "to" atau "-ing").
Can you play tennis?
Bolehkah kamu bermain tenis?
EN: Use 'not very + adjective' to politely say that you are not good at something, which sounds softer and more natural than saying 'I am bad at it'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "not very + kata sifat" untuk menyatakan dengan sopan bahawa anda tidak pandai dalam sesuatu perkara, yang kedengaran lebih lembut dan semula jadi daripada terus berkata "saya sangat teruk".
I am not very busy today.
Saya tidak begitu sibuk hari ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone asks if you can do something (like play a sport), replying with 'A little. But I am not very good' is a common, polite, and humble way to manage expectations while still showing willingness to participate.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express that someone has the ability or opportunity to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menyatakan bahawa seseorang mempunyai kebolehan atau peluang untuk melakukan sesuatu.
You can play here.
Kamu boleh bermain di sini.
EN: In English-speaking sports and learning environments, coaches and peers place a high value on inclusivity and effort over immediate skill. Saying 'Everyone can learn here' reflects a supportive community mindset where mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process.
EN: The phrase 'Same here' is a common informal expression used to agree with what someone has just said, meaning 'I feel the same way' or 'The same is true for me.'
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "Same here" ialah ungkapan tidak formal yang biasa digunakan untuk bersetuju dengan apa yang dikatakan oleh seseorang, bermaksud "saya juga merasakan perkara yang sama" atau "saya pun begitu".
I am so tired today. - Same here.
Saya sangat penat hari ini. - Saya pun.
EN: 'Same here' is a very friendly and casual way to build rapport with the person you are talking to. It shows empathy and shared experience, which is highly valued in casual English conversations.
EN: To ask if something is necessary, we start the question with the helping verb 'Must', followed by the subject and the base form of the action verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanya sama ada sesuatu itu perlu, kita mulakan soalan dengan kata kerja bantu "Must" (mesti), diikuti dengan subjek dan kata kerja dasar.
Must we leave now?
Adakah kita mesti pergi sekarang?
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. In short answers, we can stop after 'must' without repeating the main verb (e.g., 'Yes, you must' instead of 'Yes, you must practice').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "must" digunakan untuk menyatakan kewajipan atau keperluan yang kuat (mesti). Dalam jawapan ringkas, kita boleh berhenti terus selepas "must" tanpa mengulangi kata kerja utama di belakangnya (contohnya: gunakan "Yes, you must" dan bukannya "Yes, you must practice").
Must I clean my room? Yes, you must.
Adakah saya mesti membersihkan bilik saya? Ya, kamu mesti.
EN: 'Practice makes perfect' is a very common English proverb used by teachers, coaches, and parents to encourage learners that continuous effort will lead to mastery. It emphasizes growth mindset over innate talent.
EN: Use the pattern 'worry about + noun' to talk about things that make you feel anxious or nervous.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan corak ayat "worry about + kata nama" untuk membincangkan perkara yang membuat anda berasa cemas atau gelisah.
I worry about the test.
Saya bimbang tentang peperiksaan.
EN: In sports culture, it is very common and healthy for team members to share their anxieties. Expressing worry allows teammates to offer encouragement and reinforce the idea of playing as a team.
EN: The phrase 'play as a team' uses the preposition 'as' to mean 'in the role of' or 'acting like'. It emphasizes working together cooperatively rather than acting individually.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam frasa "play as a team", kata sendi "as" bermaksud "dalam peranan" atau "sebagai". Ia menekankan kerjasama berpasukan, bukan usaha individu secara bersendirian.
In this project, we must work as a team.
Dalam projek ini, kita mesti bekerjasama sebagai satu pasukan.
EN: In Western sports culture, 'playing as a team' is highly valued. It emphasizes that cooperation, mutual support, and collective effort are more important than individual talent or winning.
EN: Use 'must not' to express that something is strictly forbidden or very important not to do. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "must not" (tidak boleh / jangan sekali-kali) untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu dilarang sama sekali atau sangat penting untuk tidak dilakukan. Ia diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar.
We must not run in the classroom.
Kita tidak boleh berlari di dalam bilik darjah.
EN: In sports culture, especially in school teams, emphasizing teamwork and resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued. It shows good sportsmanship and builds character, which is often considered more important than just winning.
EN: The phrase 'again and again' is used to describe an action that is repeated many times, emphasizing persistence or frequency.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "again and again" digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang diulang berkali-kali, menekankan kegigihan atau kekerapan kejadian (bermaksud "berulang kali" atau "tanpa henti").
He read the letter again and again.
Dia membaca surat itu berulang kali.
EN: In sports and team environments, emphasizing 'trying again and again' reflects the value of resilience and growth mindset, which is highly encouraged in English-speaking cultures.
EN: The phrase 'do one's best' means to try as hard as you can. You change 'one's' to a possessive adjective like 'my', 'your', 'his', or 'her' depending on who is doing the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "do one's best" bermaksud "berusaha sedaya upaya" atau "lakukan yang terbaik". Anda perlu menukar "one's" kepada kata ganti milik yang sepadan dengan orang yang berusaha, contohnya "my" (saya), "your" (kamu), "his" (dia), atau "her" (dia).
She will do her best to win the game.
Dia akan berusaha sedaya upaya untuk memenangi perlawanan ini.
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, 'doing your best' is often valued just as much as, or even more than, winning. Coaches and teammates frequently use this phrase to encourage each other and reduce pressure, emphasizing personal growth and teamwork over the final score.
EN: The pattern 'Welcome to + noun' is used to greet someone and make them feel invited to a place, group, or event.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak ayat "Welcome to + kata nama" digunakan untuk menyambut seseorang dan membuat mereka berasa dialu-alukan ke sesuatu tempat, kumpulan, atau aktiviti, dengan menyampaikan ucapan yang mesra.
Welcome to our school!
Selamat datang ke sekolah kami!
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, welcoming a new member warmly is essential for building team spirit and a sense of belonging.
EN: Use 'my' before a noun to show that something belongs to you. It is a possessive adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "my" (saya) sebelum kata nama untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu milik anda. Ini ialah kata sifat kepunyaan.
I love my family.
Saya sayang keluarga saya.
EN: In English-speaking schools, sports teams and clubs are a major part of student life. Expressing pride and affection for one's team ('my team') is very common and fosters a strong sense of community and belonging.
EN: Use 'after school' to describe activities that happen when the school day ends. It is placed after the action verb and does not need an article like 'the'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "after school" untuk menerangkan aktiviti yang berlaku selepas waktu persekolahan tamat. Ia biasanya diletakkan selepas kata kerja tindakan, dan tidak memerlukan kata sandang (seperti "the").
They play basketball after school.
Mereka bermain bola keranjang selepas sekolah.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, school sports teams and clubs typically practice immediately 'after school' (usually around 3:00 or 3:30 PM). This is a major part of student social life.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that while the first part is true, there is a different or surprising truth in the second part.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "but" (tetapi) untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang bertentangan. Ia menunjukkan bahawa walaupun bahagian pertama adalah benar, bahagian kedua mempunyai fakta yang berbeza atau mengejutkan.
I like apples, but I do not like bananas.
Saya suka epal, tetapi saya tidak suka pisang.
EN: The phrase 'no one is perfect' is a common English idiom used to encourage people when they make mistakes, reminding them that everyone has flaws.
EN: We use 'must' followed by a base verb to show that something is very important or necessary to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "must" diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu sangat penting atau mesti dilakukan.
You must eat your vegetables.
Kamu mesti makan sayur-sayuran kamu.
EN: In youth sports in English-speaking cultures, coaches often emphasize 'enjoying the game' and 'having fun' over just winning. This builds team spirit and a healthy attitude toward sports.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two similar ideas or actions. In this sentence, it connects two complete thoughts: 'We win some games' and 'we lose some games'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "and" (dan) untuk menghubungkan dua idea atau tindakan yang serupa. Dalam ayat ini, ia menghubungkan dua idea yang lengkap: "Kami memenangi beberapa perlawanan" dan "kami kalah dalam beberapa perlawanan".
We play soccer, and we watch movies.
Kami bermain bola sepak, dan kami menonton wayang.
EN: In sports culture, this phrase reflects a healthy, balanced attitude toward competition. It emphasizes sportsmanship—understanding that winning and losing are both natural parts of playing a game, and the important thing is to enjoy the process and keep trying.
EN: Use 'must not' to express that something is forbidden or strongly advised against. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "must not" (tidak boleh) untuk menyatakan larangan atau nasihat kuat supaya tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ia mesti diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar.
You must not run in the classroom.
Kamu tidak boleh berlari di dalam bilik darjah.
EN: In sports culture, especially in school teams, emphasizing teamwork and resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued. It teaches students that losing is a learning experience rather than a failure.
EN: Use 'harder' as the comparative form of 'hard' to describe doing an action with more effort.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "harder" sebagai bentuk perbandingan bagi "hard" untuk menerangkan melakukan sesuatu tindakan dengan lebih banyak usaha (dengan lebih gigih).
We must study harder for the next test.
Kita mesti belajar dengan lebih gigih untuk peperiksaan seterusnya.
EN: In sports and team activities, emphasizing collective effort ('together') over individual blame is a key aspect of sportsmanship and team building in English-speaking cultures.
EN: The pattern 'be proud of' is used to show that you feel pleased and satisfied about someone's achievements or qualities.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak ayat "be proud of" digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda berasa bangga, megah, atau puas hati terhadap seseorang atau sesuatu.
She is proud of her brother.
Dia berasa bangga terhadap adik lelakinya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing pride in one's team, friends, or family is very common and highly encouraged to build strong relationships and team spirit.
EN: Use 'this + day of the week' to talk about a day in the current week or the upcoming week.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "this + hari dalam minggu" untuk merujuk kepada hari dalam minggu semasa atau hari yang akan datang.
The meeting is this Monday.
Mesyuarat itu pada hari Isnin ini.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (without 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "must" digunakan untuk menyatakan kewajipan atau keperluan yang kuat (mesti). Ia diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar (tanpa "to").
We must go to bed now.
Kita mesti tidur sekarang.
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask about the price of a single item. 'How much' is the question word for price, followed by the verb 'is' and the singular noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How much is..." untuk bertanya tentang harga satu barang. "How much" ialah kata tanya untuk harga, diikuti dengan kata kerja "is" dan kata nama tunggal.
How much is this apple?
Berapakah harga epal ini?
EN: We use 'It is...' to state the price of an item. 'It' refers to the single item we are talking about.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "It is..." untuk menyatakan harga sesuatu barang. "It" merujuk kepada barang tunggal yang sedang kita bincangkan.
It is ten dollars.
Ia berharga sepuluh ringgit.
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often stated simply as 'one hundred dollars' or just 'a hundred dollars'. When writing, the dollar sign ($) is placed before the number (e.g., $100).
EN: Use the preposition 'for' followed by an amount of money to express the price of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "for" diikuti dengan jumlah wang untuk menyatakan harga atau kos sesuatu.
I bought this book for ten dollars.
Saya membeli buku ini dengan harga sepuluh dolar.
EN: In many countries, students, children, and seniors often receive discounts on tickets for events, movies, or public transportation. Simply stating 'for fifty' is a common, casual way to express the price without repeating the currency unit.
EN: We use 'Can we + verb' to make a polite suggestion or ask for permission to do something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan "Can we + kata kerja" untuk membuat cadangan yang sopan atau meminta kebenaran untuk melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Can we go home now?
Bolehkah kita pulang sekarang?
EN: In Western sports culture, sitting together as friends or a group to watch a game is a key part of the social experience, fostering team spirit and bonding.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (mari kita) diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama-sama.
Let's play tennis after school.
Mari kita bermain tenis selepas sekolah.
EN: Use 'Must we + verb?' to ask if something is required or necessary. It is a formal way to ask about rules or obligations.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Must we + kata kerja?" untuk bertanya sama ada sesuatu itu diwajibkan atau perlu. Ini ialah cara yang formal untuk bertanya tentang peraturan atau kewajipan.
Must we bring our own rackets?
Adakah kita mesti membawa raket sendiri?
EN: In sports culture, wearing the 'team color' (or 'team colors') is a common way for players and fans to show unity, support, and team spirit.
EN: Use 'must' followed by a basic verb to show that something is necessary or required. It is a strong way to say someone has to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "must" (mesti) diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu perlu atau diwajibkan. Ini ialah cara yang kuat untuk menyatakan "mesti melakukan sesuatu".
You must eat your vegetables.
Kamu mesti makan sayur-sayuran kamu.
EN: In sports culture, wearing the 'team color' is a common way for fans and players to show unity and support. Blue is a very popular team color in school sports.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (here, 'cheer').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "can" (boleh) digunakan untuk menyatakan kebolehan atau kemungkinan. Ia mesti diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar (di sini: "cheer").
We can win the game.
Kita boleh memenangi perlawanan ini.
EN: In sports culture, 'cheering' is a vital part of showing team spirit and community support. Saying 'Got it!' is a very common, informal way to acknowledge information or instructions in daily English.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: latihan, berlatih
Dalam konteks: bimbang, risau
Dalam konteks: sempurna, sempurna sekali
Dalam konteks: jurulatih
Dalam konteks: berasa bangga, megah
Dalam konteks: tiket, tiket masuk
Dalam konteks: bersorak, bertepuk sorak, memberi semangat
Dalam konteks: memakai, mengenakan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
said to encourage someone to continue to do something many times, so that they will become very good at it
latihan menjadikan sempurna
to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult
berputus asa
to try as hard as you can to do something
berusaha sedaya upaya saya
feeling pleasure and satisfaction because of something you or people connected with you have done or got
berasa bangga/megah terhadap...