EN: Use 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe the quality or state of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "Subjek + is + Kata Sifat" untuk menerangkan ciri atau keadaan sesuatu perkara.
Fresh water is necessary for plants.
Air tawar adalah penting untuk tumbuh-tumbuhan.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, the phrase 'Good food' often implies not just taste, but nutritional value and quality.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two different or opposite ideas in one sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menyambungkan dua idea yang berbeza atau berlawanan dalam satu ayat.
I like apples, but I don't like oranges.
Saya suka epal, tetapi tidak suka oren.
EN: In modern health culture, the abundance of conflicting information (diets, superfoods) often leads to 'information overload,' which is why people feel confused.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "There are" untuk menyatakan bahawa wujud lebih daripada satu perkara. Ia diikuti oleh kata nama kata jamak.
There are many books on the table.
Terdapat banyak buku di atas meja.
EN: In modern Western culture, there is a huge emphasis on various 'diets' (like Keto, Vegan, or Paleo) and 'food plans' as people become more health-conscious and seek personalized nutrition.
EN: Use 'that' to introduce a clause that explains what the subject is. In this sentence, 'that healthy eating can be simple' explains what the 'good news' is.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'that' untuk memperkenalkan klausa yang menerangkan maksud subjek tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, 'that healthy eating can be simple' menerangkan kandungan "berita baik" itu.
The problem is that I am late.
Masalahnya ialah saya lewat.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need to" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal untuk membincangkan perkara yang perlu atau penting.
I need to drink more water.
Saya perlu minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In Western health discussions, 'nutrition' is often simplified into basic food groups (fruits, vegetables, etc.) to make healthy eating feel achievable for everyone.
EN: The verb 'mean' can be followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) to show what something involves or results in.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'mean' boleh diikuti oleh kata nama terbitan kata kerja (kata kerja + -ing) untuk menunjukkan kandungan yang terkandung atau hasil yang ditimbulkan oleh sesuatu perkara.
Being a student means studying hard.
Menjadi seorang pelajar bermakna perlu belajar dengan tekun.
EN: The concept of a 'balanced diet' is a central part of health education in many English-speaking countries, often represented by visual guides like the 'Food Pyramid' or 'MyPlate'.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'should' untuk memberikan nasihat atau cadangan. Ia diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal.
You should drink more water.
Anda patut minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In modern nutrition guides like 'MyPlate' in the US, these four categories are emphasized as the essential components of a healthy meal.
EN: Use 'each' with a singular noun (food group) and a singular verb (gives) to talk about every member of a group one by one.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'each' dengan kata nama tunggal (food group) dan kata kerja tunggal (gives) untuk menerangkan setiap ahli dalam kumpulan satu demi satu.
Each student has a book.
Setiap murid mempunyai sebuah buku.
EN: In nutrition education, 'food groups' usually refer to categories like fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy, which is a common way to teach healthy eating in Western schools.
EN: Use 'and' to join two subjects (Fruits and vegetables) to talk about them together as a plural group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menyambungkan dua subjek (Fruits and vegetables) bagi membincangkannya bersama-sama sebagai satu kumpulan kata jamak.
Apples and oranges are healthy.
Epal dan oren kedua-duanya sihat.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'fruits and vegetables' is a very common fixed phrase, often shortened to 'fruit and veg' in casual British English.
EN: Use 'and' to join two simple sentences that share a similar idea or topic.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk menggabungkan dua ayat mudah yang berkongsi idea atau topik yang serupa.
Milk is good for your bones, and water is good for your body.
Susu adalah baik untuk tulang anda, dan air adalah baik untuk badan anda.
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective to describe a result or change.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "make" boleh diikuti dengan "objek" dan "kata sifat" untuk menerangkan sesuatu hasil atau perubahan keadaan.
Exercise makes you healthy.
Senaman menjadikan anda sihat.
EN: In many Western cultures, there is a strong emphasis on protein intake for fitness and muscle building, which is why you often see protein-rich foods highlighted in health articles.
EN: Relative clauses (omitted 'that'): We can use a small sentence to describe a noun. Here, 'we get from food' describes the 'energy'. You can imagine a hidden 'that' or 'which' between them.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif (dengan pengguguran 'that'): Kita boleh menggunakan ayat kecil untuk menerangkan kata nama. Di sini, "we get from food" digunakan untuk menerangkan "energy" (tenaga). Anda boleh membayangkan bahawa terdapat 'that' atau 'which' yang tersembunyi di antara kedua-duanya.
This is the book I like.
Ini ialah buku yang saya suka.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, food labels must clearly show the 'Calories' per serving. People often talk about 'counting calories' when they are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "to + kata kerja" (kata kerja tak transitif) untuk menerangkan tujuan atau sebab seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
I drink water to stay healthy.
Saya minum air untuk kekal sihat.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and another verb to show that something causes a result. The second verb must be in its base form (no 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'make' boleh digunakan dengan objek dan kata kerja lain untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu menyebabkan hasil tertentu. Kata kerja di belakangnya tidak memerlukan 'to'.
The movie makes me cry.
Filem ini membuatkan saya menangis.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, calorie counting is a common way people manage their health, though modern nutritionists now emphasize the quality of food over just the number of calories.
EN: Use 'has' when the subject is a single thing or person (third-person singular) to show possession or containment.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah benda tunggal atau kata ganti nama diri ketiga tunggal (seperti he, she, it), gunakan 'has' untuk menunjukkan bahawa ia mempunyai atau mengandungi sesuatu.
This orange has a lot of juice.
Oren ini mempunyai banyak jus.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, calorie counting is a common part of health discussions and food labeling. People often use 'calories' to refer to the energy content in food.
EN: Use 'about' before a number to show that the amount is not exact, but close to that number.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "about" sebelum nombor untuk menunjukkan bahawa jumlah tersebut tidak tepat, tetapi menghampiri nombor itu.
The movie is about two hours long.
Filem ini berdurasi kira-kira dua jam.
EN: In many Western countries, restaurants are often required by law to list calories on their menus to help people make healthier food choices.
EN: Use 'more + noun + than' to compare the quantity of something between two groups.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "more + kata nama + than" untuk membandingkan perbezaan jumlah sesuatu antara dua kumpulan.
She has more books than her brother.
Dia mempunyai lebih banyak buku daripada abangnya.
EN: Use 'It is + adjective + to + verb' to talk about an action or a situation. 'It' is a placeholder, and the real subject is the action starting with 'to'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola ayat "It is + kata sifat + to + kata kerja" untuk membincangkan sesuatu tindakan atau situasi. 'It' di sini ialah subjek formal, manakala tumpuan sebenar ialah tindakan selepas 'to'.
It is healthy to drink water.
Minum air adalah sihat.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'nutrition' is a common topic in schools and media, reflecting a strong focus on personal health and wellness through diet.
EN: Use 'like to' followed by a base verb to talk about hobbies or preferences.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "like to" diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk membincangkan hobi atau kecenderungan.
I like to drink tea in the morning.
Saya suka minum teh pada waktu pagi.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, organic food is popular because people are concerned about health and the environment, though it is usually more expensive than regular food.
EN: Use 'be + past participle' (is grown) to show that the subject receives the action, rather than doing it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be + kata partisipel lampau" (is grown) untuk menunjukkan bahawa subjek "menerima" tindakan, dan bukannya melakukan tindakan tersebut secara aktif.
The cake is made with chocolate.
Kek ini diperbuat daripada coklat.
EN: In many Western countries, 'organic' is a legal standard. Food must meet specific government rules regarding pesticides and fertilizers to be labeled this way.
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (usually two or more syllables).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kata sifat agak panjang (biasanya dua suku kata atau lebih), gunakan "more + kata sifat + than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara.
This book is more interesting than that movie.
Buku ini more menarik than filem itu.
EN: In many Western countries, 'organic food' is a popular but premium choice. People are willing to pay more because they believe it is healthier and better for the environment.
EN: The verb 'think' can be followed by a whole sentence to show what someone believes or feels. You don't always need the word 'that' to connect them.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "think" boleh diikuti secara langsung oleh satu ayat lengkap untuk menyatakan fikiran atau perasaan seseorang. Dalam bahasa pertuturan, biasanya tidak perlu menambah "that" sebagai kata penyambung.
I think this apple is sweet.
Saya rasa epal ini sangat manis.
EN: In many Western countries, there is a growing trend of buying 'organic' (grown without synthetic pesticides) as people become more health-conscious, even though it costs more.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or the ability to do something in a specific situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja ragam 'can' digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan dalam situasi tertentu atau keupayaan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
You can buy fresh bread at the bakery.
Anda boleh membeli roti segar di kedai roti.
EN: In many Western countries, organic food has moved from specialty health stores to mainstream supermarkets due to increasing health awareness.
EN: Use 'A or not' at the beginning of a sentence to show that the main idea is true in both cases.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "A or not" di permulaan ayat untuk menunjukkan bahawa tidak kira sama ada situasinya seperti A atau tidak, pandangan utama di belakangnya tetap betul.
Rainy or not, the football game will start at 3 PM.
Sama ada hujan atau tidak, perlawanan bola sepak akan bermula pada pukul tiga petang.
EN: In many Western countries, there is a significant movement towards organic food due to health and environmental concerns, though it is often discussed alongside its higher cost.
EN: Use 'Here are' followed by a plural noun to introduce or point out multiple things to someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here are" diikuti dengan kata nama kata jamak untuk memperkenalkan atau menunjukkan beberapa perkara kepada seseorang.
Here are your keys.
Ini kunci anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving 'tips' is a common way to share helpful, informal advice in articles or conversations.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or advice. They start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau nasihat. Ayat ini bermula dengan kata kerja bentuk asal dan tidak memerlukan kata nama subjek "you".
Eat more vegetables for dinner.
Makan lebih banyak sayur-sayuran untuk makan malam.
EN: In health contexts, 'plenty of water' is a very common phrase used by doctors and nutritionists to encourage hydration without specifying an exact number of glasses.
EN: Use 'more (noun) than (noun)' to compare the amount of two things. It shows that the first thing has a larger quantity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "more (kata nama) than (kata nama)" untuk membandingkan jumlah dua perkara. Ini menunjukkan bahawa jumlah perkara pertama adalah lebih banyak daripada perkara kedua.
I drink more water than juice.
Saya minum lebih banyak air daripada jus.
EN: In Western health advice, 'snacks' often refers to processed foods like chips or cookies. The sentence encourages replacing these with natural whole foods.
EN: Use 'try to' followed by a base verb to express making an effort to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "try to" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal untuk menyatakan usaha atau percubaan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Try to drink more water every day.
Cuba minum lebih banyak air setiap hari.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'home cooking' is strongly associated with health and saving money, contrasting with 'fast food' or 'takeout' which are seen as less healthy options.
EN: Use 'adjective + er' followed by 'than' to compare two things.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "kata sifat + er" diikuti dengan "than" untuk membandingkan dua perkara.
An apple is sweeter than a lemon.
Epal lebih manis daripada lemon.
EN: In many Western cultures, 'fast food' specifically refers to chains like McDonald's or KFC, which are often seen as less healthy options compared to meals prepared at home.
EN: Use 'do not' (or 'don't') before a verb to tell someone not to do something. This is called a negative imperative.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "do not" (atau "don't") sebelum kata kerja untuk memberitahu seseorang supaya tidak melakukan sesuatu. Ini dipanggil ayat perintah negatif.
Do not open the door.
Jangan buka pintu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day,' which is why the author emphasizes not skipping it.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are certain to happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal untuk membincangkan perkara atau hasil yang pasti akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
This coffee will help you wake up.
Kopi ini akan membantu anda kekal segar.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day,' which is why this sentence emphasizes its benefits.
EN: Use 'Imperative Verb + and + Future Tense' to show a result. It means 'If you do this, then that will happen.'
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Kata Kerja Ayat Perintah + and + Kata Kerja Masa Hadapan" untuk menunjukkan hasil. Ini bermakna "Jika anda melakukan ini, maka perkara itu akan berlaku".
Eat an apple every day, and you will be healthy.
Makan sebiji epal setiap hari, dan anda akan sangat sihat.
EN: In Western health culture, the 'small steps' approach is highly encouraged to avoid burnout and ensure long-term success in lifestyle changes.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Keliru, tidak faham
Dalam konteks: Nutrisi, pemakanan
Dalam konteks: Seimbang
Dalam konteks: protein
Dalam konteks: Vitamin
Dalam konteks: Otot
Dalam konteks: Kalori (unit tenaga)
Dalam konteks: Organik
Dalam konteks: Bahan kimia
Dalam konteks: Pasar raya
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Diet seimbang
To become heavier.
Berat badan bertambah, menjadi gemuk
To not eat the first meal of the day.
Meninggalkan sarapan
Food that is prepared and served very quickly, often considered less healthy.
Makanan segera
A collection of foods that share similar nutritional properties.
Kumpulan makanan
Food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming, usually without synthetic chemicals.
Makanan organik
Food that is grown or produced using standard, conventional methods (as opposed to organic).
Makanan konvensional