EN: The word 'Part' is used to divide a larger text or lesson into smaller sections. In English, it is followed by a letter or number to label the specific section.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "Part" digunakan untuk membahagikan teks atau pelajaran yang lebih besar kepada bahagian yang lebih kecil. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, ia biasanya diikuti dengan huruf atau nombor untuk menandakan bahagian tertentu.
Part A is very easy.
Bahagian A sangat mudah.
EN: In English textbooks and exams, sections are often labeled with letters (Part A, B, C) or numbers (Part 1, 2, 3). Using letters is a common way to organize dialogue-based learning materials.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to') to show who is being helped and what they are doing.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "help" (membantu) boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian kata kerja dasar yang lain (tanpa to), untuk menunjukkan membantu seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
I will help you carry the bags.
Saya akan tolong angkatkan beg anda.
EN: In Western culture, it is common for friends or family to help each other with home improvement projects like painting or assembling furniture, often as a social activity.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to' diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menyatakan keinginan atau niat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I want to buy a new lamp.
Saya mahu membeli lampu baharu.
EN: In Western homes, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home improvement is very common. People often install their own shelves or furniture to personalize their living space.
EN: Use 'Can you...' to make a polite request or ask if someone is able to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can you..." untuk membuat permintaan yang sopan atau bertanya sama ada seseorang mampu melakukan sesuatu.
Can you open the door?
Bolehkah anda tolong bukakan pintu untuk saya?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Can you help me?' is a direct but polite way to seek assistance among friends or family, like Chad and Joanna.
EN: 'Sure' is a common, informal way to say 'yes' or to agree to a request. It is often used instead of 'Yes' or 'Of course' in daily conversation.
Bahasa Melayu: "Sure" ialah ungkapan tidak formal yang sangat biasa digunakan dalam kehidupan seharian untuk bermaksud "baik", "tentu" atau bersetuju dengan permintaan seseorang. Ia sering digunakan sebagai ganti "Yes" atau "Of course".
Can you pass me the salt? Sure.
Bolehkah anda hantarkan garam kepada saya? Tentu boleh.
EN: In American English, 'Sure' is a very friendly way to accept a request. It sounds more casual and helpful than a simple 'Yes'.
EN: The word 'that' is used here to connect the main verb 'see' to a complete thought (a clause) that explains what is being seen.
Bahasa Melayu: 'That' di sini digunakan untuk menghubungkan kata kerja utama 'see' dengan pemikiran yang lengkap (klausa), untuk menerangkan kandungan spesifik yang dilihat.
I see that you are busy.
Saya nampak anda sibuk.
EN: In casual conversation, the word 'that' is often omitted (e.g., 'I see you already marked...'). However, including it makes the sentence clearer in more formal or instructional contexts.
EN: The sentence uses 'was' (the past tense of 'is') to describe a situation or action that has already happened.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan "was" (bentuk lampau bagi "is") untuk menerangkan situasi atau tindakan yang telah berlaku.
The test was easy.
Peperiksaan itu sangat mudah.
EN: In English, saying 'That was the easy part' often implies that the next steps will be more difficult or challenging.
EN: The phrase 'when it comes to' is used to introduce a specific topic or activity you are talking about. It is followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "when it comes to" digunakan untuk memperkenalkan topik atau aktiviti tertentu yang sedang anda bincangkan. Selepasnya biasanya diikuti dengan kata nama atau bentuk -ing kata kerja.
When it comes to cooking, she is an expert.
Apabila bercakap tentang memasak, dia seorang pakar.
EN: The idiom 'all thumbs' comes from the idea that if all your fingers were thumbs, you would be very clumsy and unable to pick up small objects or do delicate work.
EN: Negative Imperative: Use 'Don't' + 'base verb' to tell someone not to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah negatif: Gunakan "Don't" + "kata kerja dasar" untuk meminta seseorang supaya tidak melakukan sesuatu.
Don't open the door.
Jangan buka pintu.
EN: In English, 'Don't say that' is a common way to show support when someone is being self-deprecating or pessimistic, like when Chad says he is 'all thumbs'.
EN: The word 'just' is used as an adverb to mean 'only' or 'simply'. It emphasizes that the solution is straightforward.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "just" di sini digunakan sebagai kata adverba yang bermaksud "hanya" atau "sekadar". Ia menekankan bahawa penyelesaiannya mudah dan terus.
I just need some water.
Saya hanya perlukan sedikit air.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You just need more practice' is a common way to encourage someone who feels discouraged about a new skill, shifting the focus from lack of talent to the need for time.
EN: The pattern 'I'm glad that...' is used to express happiness about a specific situation or fact. The word 'that' can often be omitted in casual conversation.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "I'm glad that..." digunakan untuk menyatakan kegembiraan tentang situasi atau fakta tertentu. Dalam pertuturan, "that" selalunya boleh digugurkan.
I'm glad that you like the gift.
Saya gembira kamu suka hadiah ini.
EN: In Western culture, when someone gives you a compliment or encouragement (like Joanna telling Chad he just needs practice), it is polite to acknowledge it with a phrase like 'I'm glad you think so' to show appreciation for their positive perspective.
EN: The verb 'let' is used to mean 'allow' or 'permit'. It is followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "let" bermaksud "membenarkan" atau "mengizinkan". Ia diikuti oleh objek, kemudian kata kerja dasar yang lain (tanpa to).
Let me help you with those bags.
Biarkan saya membantu anda membawa beg-beg itu.
EN: The phrase 'get to work' is a common way to signal the transition from talking or preparing to actually performing a task. It sounds productive and encouraging.
EN: This is a negative imperative sentence. We use 'Don't' (Do not) followed by the base form of a verb to tell someone not to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini adalah ayat perintah negatif. Kita gunakan "Don't" (Do not) di hadapan kata kerja dasar untuk memberitahu seseorang supaya tidak melakukan sesuatu.
Don't touch the wall.
Jangan sentuh dinding ini.
EN: In this context, Joanna tells Chad 'Don't move' because she needs him to hold a level steady against the wall. It is a direct instruction common in collaborative tasks.
EN: The pattern 'need someone to do something' is used to ask or tell someone to perform a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak "need someone to do something" digunakan untuk meminta atau menyuruh seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
I need you to call me later.
Saya perlukan anda menelefon saya nanti.
EN: In DIY projects, a 'level' is a common tool used to ensure that shelves or pictures are perfectly horizontal. 'Marks' usually refer to small pencil dots made on the wall during planning.
EN: 'Okay' is an interjection used to express agreement, acceptance, or to show that you understand what someone has said.
Bahasa Melayu: "Okay" ialah kata seru yang digunakan untuk menyatakan persetujuan, penerimaan, atau untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda memahami apa yang dikatakan oleh seseorang.
Okay, I will help you.
Baiklah, saya akan tolong awak.
EN: 'Okay' is one of the most recognized words globally and is used in almost every English-speaking context to signal agreement.
EN: To turn a statement with 'is' into a question, simply move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk menukar ayat penyata yang mengandungi 'is' menjadi soalan, hanya gerakkan 'Is' ke awal ayat.
Is he happy?
Adakah dia gembira?
EN: In a DIY or collaborative context, this phrase is commonly used to seek immediate feedback or confirmation that a task is being performed correctly.
EN: The word 'Yes' is an adverb used to give a positive response or to agree with a statement or question.
Bahasa Melayu: "Yes" ialah kata adverba yang digunakan untuk memberikan respons positif atau bersetuju dengan sesuatu kenyataan atau soalan.
Yes, I can help you.
Ya, saya boleh membantu anda.
EN: In English conversations, 'Yes' is often followed by more information to keep the conversation flowing, but in this context, it serves as a simple confirmation of a task being done correctly.
EN: Use 'look' followed by an adjective to describe the appearance of something or someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "look" diikuti dengan kata adjektif untuk menerangkan rupa atau tanggapan sesuatu atau seseorang.
You look happy.
Anda kelihatan gembira.
EN: In Western DIY culture, giving positive feedback like 'It looks good' is a common way to encourage someone's work and confirm that a task has been done correctly.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: rak; para
Dalam konteks: meja solek; kabinet rendah dengan laci
Dalam konteks: menanda; menandakan
Dalam konteks: kedudukan; lokasi
Dalam konteks: tukul; penukul
Dalam konteks: latihan; amalan
Dalam konteks: tangga
Dalam konteks: paras; aras
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
clumsy or awkward, especially with one's hands
Kekok
regarding; with respect to a particular subject
Apabila menyentuh tentang...; mengenai...
to leave a vehicle or a high place
Turun; meninggalkan
to begin doing a task or job
Mula bekerja; mula melakukan