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EN: Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle): Used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result or relevance in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna (have + kata kerja lampau): Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak spesifik, dan tindakan itu mempunyai perkaitan atau kepentingan dengan masa kini.
They have opened a new restaurant in the city.
Mereka telah membuka restoran baharu di bandar itu.
EN: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: 'From New York' and 'in the Dominican Republic' provide specific details about the subject and the location of the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa sendi nama sebagai penerang: 'From New York' dan 'in the Dominican Republic' masing-masing memberikan butiran khusus tentang subjek ayat dan lokasi tindakan berlaku.
The girl from London is studying in Paris.
Gadis dari London itu sedang belajar di Paris.
EN: The Dominican Republic is one of the world's leading producers of organic cocoa. For many Dominican-Americans, returning to invest in their ancestral homeland is a way to bridge their dual identities and support local economic development.
EN: Relative Clauses with 'who': A relative clause provides more information about a noun (the antecedent). 'Who' is used as a relative pronoun to refer to people and acts as the subject of the clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif dengan 'who': Klausa relatif memberikan maklumat lanjut tentang kata nama (anteseden). 'Who' berfungsi sebagai kata ganti nama relatif untuk merujuk kepada 'orang' dan bertindak sebagai subjek dalam klausa tersebut.
I know a teacher who lives in New York.
Saya kenal seorang guru yang tinggal di New York.
EN: The Subject-Verb-Complement (SVC) structure: In this sentence, 'are' is a linking verb connecting the subject (Janett and Erika) to the subject complement (the daughters), which describes who they are.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur Subjek-Kata Kerja-Pelengkap (SVC): Dalam ayat ini, 'are' ialah kata kerja penghubung yang menghubungkan subjek (Janett dan Erika) dengan pelengkap subjek (the daughters) untuk menerangkan identiti mereka.
They are students from a local college.
Mereka ialah pelajar dari kolej tempatan.
EN: The Dominican diaspora in the United States, particularly in New York City (Queens and Washington Heights), is one of the largest immigrant groups. Many maintain strong ties to their homeland, often investing back into the Dominican economy, as seen with the Liriano sisters.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the subject receives the action. Here, 'were encouraged' shows the parents performed the action of encouraging.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif (kata kerja be + kata kerja lampau): Digunakan apabila subjek menerima tindakan. Di sini, 'were encouraged' menunjukkan bahawa ibu bapa adalah orang yang melakukan tindakan menggalakkan.
The students were inspired by the guest speaker.
Pelajar-pelajar diilhamkan oleh pensyarah jemputan.
EN: Compound Predicate: A sentence where one subject performs two or more actions connected by a conjunction like 'and'. Here, the sisters 'grew up' and 'were encouraged'.
Bahasa Melayu: Predikat majmuk: Ayat di mana satu subjek melakukan dua atau lebih tindakan yang dihubungkan oleh kata hubung (seperti and). Dalam ayat ini, adik-beradik perempuan itu 'dibesarkan' dan 'digalakkan'.
He opened the door and walked into the room.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk ke dalam bilik.
EN: Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City and is known for being one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world, which aligns with the sisters' background as children of immigrants.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle): Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to have an effect or relevance in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna (has + kata kerja lampau): Digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan memberi kesan atau perkaitan pada masa kini.
The movie has influenced many young artists.
Filem ini telah mempengaruhi ramai artis muda.
EN: Prepositional Phrase as a Modifier: The phrase 'of entrepreneurship' acts as an adjective to describe the specific type of 'story'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa sendi nama sebagai penerang: Frasa 'of entrepreneurship' (tentang keusahawanan) berfungsi sebagai kata adjektif untuk menerangkan jenis khusus 'cerita' tersebut.
The history of the city is very interesting.
Sejarah bandar ini sangat menarik.
EN: The phrase 'both countries' refers to the United States (where the sisters grew up) and the Dominican Republic (their ancestral homeland). This highlights the 'transnational' identity common among many immigrant families in the U.S.
EN: The preposition 'Before' can be followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) when the subject of the main clause is the same as the person performing the action in the phrase. This shortens the sentence from 'Before they started...'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'Before' boleh diikuti oleh gerund (kata kerja + -ing) apabila subjek klausa utama adalah sama dengan pelaku tindakan tersebut. Ini memudahkan ayat daripada 'Before they started...'
Before moving to London, he worked as a teacher.
Sebelum berpindah ke London, dia bekerja sebagai guru.
EN: The Past Perfect tense ('had' + past participle) is used to describe an action that was completed before another point in time or another action in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Masa lampau sempurna (had + kata kerja lampau) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai sebelum satu titik masa pada masa lalu atau sebelum tindakan lampau yang lain.
By the time I arrived, the meeting had already started.
Apabila saya tiba, mesyuarat telah pun bermula.
EN: New York City is often seen as a global hub for competitive industries like finance, fashion, and pharmaceuticals. Having a 'successful career in New York' implies a high level of professional achievement and resilience.
EN: The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used here because Janett did not 'name' herself; she was chosen or selected by the Forbes organization. 'Was named' indicates the action was performed on the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Suara pasif (kata kerja be + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini kerana Janett tidak 'menamakan' dirinya sendiri, tetapi dipilih oleh organisasi Forbes. 'Was named' menunjukkan bahawa tindakan itu dikenakan ke atas subjek.
He was elected as the class president last week.
Dia dipilih sebagai ketua kelas minggu lepas.
EN: The phrase 'in one's late twenties' refers to the ages of 27, 28, or 29. Similarly, 'early' refers to 21-23, and 'mid' refers to 24-26.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'in one's late twenties' merujuk kepada umur 27, 28, atau 29 tahun. Begitu juga, 'early' merujuk kepada 21-23 tahun, dan 'mid' merujuk kepada 24-26 tahun.
She started her own business in her early thirties.
Dia memulakan perniagaannya pada awal usia tiga puluhan.
EN: The 'Forbes 30 Under 30' is a prestigious set of lists issued annually by Forbes magazine. It recognizes young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars across various industries. Being named to this list is considered a significant career milestone in the United States.
EN: The preposition 'as' is used to describe a person's role, job, or function. It is followed by a noun that indicates the specific position held.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'as' digunakan untuk menerangkan peranan, pekerjaan, atau fungsi seseorang. Ia diikuti oleh kata nama untuk menunjukkan jawatan khusus yang dipegang.
He works as a software engineer at a tech startup.
Dia bekerja sebagai jurutera perisian di sebuah syarikat pemula teknologi.
EN: The Past Simple tense ('worked') is used here to describe a completed action or state in the past. It indicates that she no longer holds this position.
Bahasa Melayu: Di sini, masa lampau mudah ('worked') digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau keadaan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Ini menunjukkan bahawa dia kini tidak lagi memegang jawatan tersebut.
They lived in London for five years before moving to Paris.
Sebelum berpindah ke Paris, mereka tinggal di London selama lima tahun.
EN: The title 'Chief of Staff' in a corporate setting often refers to a high-level position that acts as a strategic advisor to a top executive (like a CEO). It is a role that requires strong organizational and leadership skills.
EN: The Past Continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past, often providing background information for a story.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau berterusan (was/were + kata kerja -ing) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung pada satu titik masa tertentu pada masa lalu, biasanya untuk memberikan maklumat latar dalam cerita.
He was working as a teacher when he met his wife.
Apabila dia bertemu isterinya, dia sedang bekerja sebagai guru.
EN: A non-restrictive relative clause starts with 'which' after a comma. It provides extra information about the preceding noun or clause rather than defining it.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa relatif bukan pembatas bermula dengan 'which' selepas koma. Ia memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang kata nama atau klausa sebelumnya, bukan untuk mentakrifkan objek tersebut.
She lives in London, which is the capital of the UK.
Dia tinggal di London, yang merupakan ibu negara United Kingdom.
EN: Venture capital (VC) is a significant part of the American business ecosystem, especially in tech hubs like New York and Silicon Valley. It represents a high-stakes, high-reward career path that is often seen as a symbol of professional success.
EN: The word 'that' is used here as a conjunction to introduce a noun clause (that something important was missing...). This clause acts as the direct object of the verb 'felt', explaining exactly what they felt.
Bahasa Melayu: Di sini, 'that' digunakan sebagai kata hubung untuk memperkenalkan klausa kata nama (that something important was missing...). Klausa ini berfungsi sebagai objek bagi kata kerja 'felt', menerangkan secara khusus apa yang mereka rasakan.
I believe that hard work leads to success.
Saya percaya bahawa kerja keras akan membawa kejayaan.
EN: When using indefinite pronouns like 'something', 'anything', or 'nothing', the adjective (important) must be placed after the pronoun, not before it.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menggunakan kata ganti nama tak tentu seperti 'something', 'anything', atau 'nothing', kata adjektif (important) mesti diletakkan selepas kata ganti nama tersebut, bukan sebelum.
Is there anything interesting in the news today?
Adakah apa-apa yang menarik dalam surat khabar hari ini?
EN: In Western career narratives, the feeling that 'something is missing' often precedes a major shift toward entrepreneurship or social impact, reflecting a cultural value placed on personal fulfillment over mere financial success.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions at a specific time in the past. Here, 'started' indicates a one-time event that occurred in 2019.
The project began two months ago.
Projek ini bermula dua bulan yang lalu.
EN: Prepositional phrases starting with 'for' and 'during' provide additional information. 'For' indicates purpose or association (the idea for the business), while 'during' indicates the time period when something happened.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa sendi nama yang bermula dengan 'for' dan 'during' memberikan maklumat tambahan. 'For' menunjukkan tujuan atau perkaitan (idea tentang kerjaya), manakala 'during' menunjukkan tempoh masa sesuatu berlaku (semasa...).
We met during the summer break.
Kami bertemu semasa cuti musim panas.
EN: In many cultures, including Dominican and American, family gatherings are significant events where important life decisions or business ideas are often discussed and supported by the extended family.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Participle Phrase 'using cacao and coffee' as a present participle (V-ing) modifier. It functions as an adjective or adverb to describe how the action was performed or to provide more detail about the object.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan frasa partisipel kini 'using cacao and coffee' sebagai penerang. Bentuk V-ing di sini digunakan untuk menjelaskan cara sesuatu tindakan berlaku, atau untuk menerangkan kata nama di hadapan (minuman) terdiri daripada apa.
She relaxed on the sofa reading a book.
Dia berbaring di sofa untuk berehat sambil membaca buku.
EN: The Simple Past Tense (made) is used to describe a completed action that took place at a specific time in the past (early 2019).
Bahasa Melayu: Masa Lampau Mudah (made) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai berlaku pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu (awal 2019).
They built a small garden last summer.
Mereka membina sebuah taman kecil pada musim panas lepas.
EN: In the Dominican Republic, cacao and coffee are major agricultural exports. A traditional drink often mentioned in this context is 'Chocolate de Maní' or simple spiced hot cocoa, which is a staple in Dominican households and represents a deep connection to the land.
EN: The verb 'begin' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to indicate the start of an action. In this sentence, 'talking' acts as the direct object of the verb 'began'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'begin' (mula) boleh diikuti oleh gerund (kata kerja -ing) untuk menunjukkan permulaan sesuatu tindakan. Dalam ayat ini, 'talking' berfungsi sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'began'.
He began running every morning to improve his health.
Dia mula berlari setiap pagi untuk meningkatkan kesihatan.
EN: The preposition 'about' is used here to introduce the topic of the conversation. When a verb follows a preposition, it must be in the gerund form (-ing), which is why we use 'starting'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'about' digunakan di sini untuk memperkenalkan topik perbualan. Apabila kata kerja mengikuti kata sendi nama, bentuk gerund (-ing) mesti digunakan, itulah sebabnya 'starting' digunakan di sini.
We are thinking about moving to a new city.
Kami sedang mempertimbangkan untuk berpindah ke bandar baharu.
EN: The Dominican Republic is one of the world's leading producers of organic cocoa. For many Dominican-American families, cocoa is not just a commodity but a deep cultural link to their heritage and the traditional 'chocolate de agua' drink.
EN: The 'too... to...' structure is used to indicate that something is excessive to the point that a certain action cannot happen. It conveys a negative result without using a negative word like 'not'.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'too... to...' (terlalu... untuk...) digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tahap terlalu ekstrem sehingga tidak dapat melakukan sesuatu tindakan. Walaupun 'not' tidak muncul dalam ayat, maknanya membawa hasil yang negatif.
The coffee was too hot to drink.
Kopi ini terlalu panas untuk diminum.
EN: Reported Speech (Indirect Speech): When reporting what someone said in the past, the tense of the verb in the reported clause usually 'shifts back' (e.g., 'is' becomes 'was').
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat laporan tidak langsung (Ucapan Tak Langsung): Apabila melaporkan apa yang seseorang katakan pada masa lalu, kala kata kerja dalam klausa biasanya 'berundur satu langkah' (contohnya: kala kini 'is' menjadi kala lampau 'was').
He said he was happy with the results.
Dia berkata bahawa dia berpuas hati dengan keputusan itu.
EN: In modern professional culture, being 'too busy at work' is a common reason for delaying personal projects, but the story highlights a shift from corporate loyalty to personal entrepreneurship.
EN: The verb 'tell' follows the pattern 'tell + someone + to + verb (infinitive)'. This is used to report an instruction or advice given to someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'tell' mengikuti pola 'tell + seseorang + to + kata kerja (infinitif)'. Ini digunakan untuk melaporkan arahan atau nasihat yang diberikan kepada seseorang.
My teacher told me to study harder for the final exam.
Guru saya memberitahu saya untuk belajar lebih giat untuk peperiksaan akhir.
EN: 'Instead of' is a prepositional phrase followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a noun. It is used to indicate that one action or thing is chosen or suggested over another.
Bahasa Melayu: 'Instead of' ialah frasa sendi nama yang diikuti oleh gerund (kata kerja -ing) atau kata nama. Ia digunakan untuk menunjukkan pilihan atau cadangan sesuatu berbanding perkara lain.
He decided to walk to school instead of taking the bus.
Dia memutuskan untuk berjalan ke sekolah, bukannya menaiki bas.
EN: In many immigrant families in the U.S., there is a strong emphasis on 'the American Dream,' where parents encourage children to achieve more than they did. The Liriano parents' advice reflects a shift from survival (working for others) to self-actualization (entrepreneurship).
EN: The Present Perfect tense (has + past participle) is used here to describe a state that started in the past and continues to be true in the present. In this case, 'has' functions as the main verb indicating possession of a connection.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna (has + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan keadaan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan hingga kini. Dalam teks ini, 'has' berfungsi sebagai kata kerja utama, menunjukkan memiliki sesuatu perkaitan atau asal usul.
The company has a long history of innovation.
Syarikat ini mempunyai sejarah inovasi yang panjang.
EN: The preposition 'to' is used after the noun 'connection' to indicate the relationship or link between two things (the family and farming).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'to' digunakan selepas kata nama 'connection' untuk menunjukkan hubungan atau perkaitan antara dua perkara (di sini, perkaitan antara keluarga dan pertanian).
He has a strong connection to his hometown.
Dia mempunyai hubungan yang mendalam dengan kampung halamannya.
EN: The Dominican Republic is a major global producer of organic cocoa. For many Dominican immigrant families in the US, maintaining a connection to their agricultural roots is a point of pride and a way to support their home country's economy.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions or states in the past. Regular verbs like 'work' add '-ed' to form the past tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan atau keadaan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Kata kerja biasa seperti 'work', tambahkan '-ed' pada akhir kata untuk membentuk kala lampau.
He worked as a teacher for ten years before retiring.
Dia bekerja sebagai guru selama sepuluh tahun sebelum bersara.
EN: Possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' ('s) to a singular noun or a plural noun not ending in 's'. If a plural noun ends in 's', only an apostrophe is added.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata nama kepunyaan dibentuk dengan menambahkan apostrof dan 's' ('s) pada kata nama tunggal atau kata nama jamak yang tidak berakhir dengan s. Jika kata nama jamak berakhir dengan s, hanya tambahkan apostrof.
The students' grades improved after the extra lessons.
Selepas kelas pemulihan, markah pelajar-pelajar meningkat.
EN: The term 'farmhand' often implies a manual laborer who does not own the land they work on. In the context of the Dominican Republic, this highlights the humble beginnings of the Liriano family and the significance of the sisters now providing ownership stakes to farmers.
EN: The possessive 's (apostrophe s) is used to show ownership or relationship. When a noun already ends in 's' (like 'father's'), we add 's to indicate possession. In this sentence, it shows the family belongs to the father.
Bahasa Melayu: Kepunyaan 's (apostrof s) digunakan untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau hubungan. Apabila kata nama menunjukkan 'milik siapa', tambahkan 's selepas kata nama tersebut. Dalam ayat ini, ia menunjukkan bahawa keluarga itu milik bapa.
My sister's friend lives in London.
Kawan kakak saya tinggal di London.
EN: The word 'still' is an adverb of time used to describe an action or situation that continues to happen and has not changed or stopped.
Bahasa Melayu: 'still' ialah kata adverba masa yang digunakan untuk menerangkan sesuatu tindakan atau keadaan yang masih berterusan, belum berubah atau berhenti, biasanya diletakkan sebelum kata kerja biasa.
They still live in the same house after twenty years.
Dua puluh tahun kemudian, mereka masih tinggal di rumah yang sama.
EN: The Dominican Republic is one of the world's leading producers of organic cocoa. For many Dominican families, owning a small cocoa farm is a traditional way of life and a source of pride, even for those who have emigrated to the U.S.
EN: Noun Clauses with 'that': The word 'that' introduces a noun clause that functions as the direct object of the reporting verb 'explained'. It tells us exactly what Janett said.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa kata nama dengan 'that': Perkataan 'that' di sini memperkenalkan klausa kata nama yang berfungsi sebagai objek bagi kata kerja laporan 'explained' (menerangkan). Ia memberitahu kita apa yang Janett terangkan secara khusus.
He said that the movie was very exciting.
Dia berkata bahawa filem itu sangat menarik.
EN: Reporting Verbs in Past Tense: When using a reporting verb like 'explained' in the past tense, the information being reported often follows the rules of backshift, though it can remain in the present tense if the statement is still a general truth.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja laporan kala lampau: Apabila menggunakan kata kerja laporan seperti 'explained' dalam kala lampau, kandungan yang dilaporkan biasanya bertukar kepada kala lampau, tetapi jika kandungan itu menerangkan fakta atau kebenaran yang berterusan, kala kini boleh digunakan.
The teacher explained that the earth revolves around the sun.
Guru menerangkan bahawa bumi mengelilingi matahari.
EN: The Dominican Republic is often stereotyped as a developing nation focused solely on tourism or agriculture. Janett's statement challenges this by highlighting the country's potential and the systemic issue of wealth distribution rather than a lack of resources.
EN: The sentence uses a 'Noun Clause' starting with 'that' as a subject complement. This clause follows the linking verb 'was' to explain what 'the problem' actually was.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan 'Klausa Kata Nama' yang bermula dengan 'that' sebagai pelengkap subjek. Klausa ini mengikuti kata kerja penghubung 'was' untuk menerangkan apa sebenarnya 'masalah' itu.
The truth is that we need more time to finish the project.
Hakikatnya ialah kita memerlukan lebih banyak masa untuk menyiapkan projek ini.
EN: The sentence employs 'Reported Speech' (Indirect Speech). Since the main verb 'said' is in the past tense, the verbs in the reported clause ('was', 'did not receive') are also shifted to the past tense to maintain backshift consistency.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan 'Ucapan Tak Langsung' (Ayat Laporan). Oleh kerana kata kerja utama 'said' adalah kala lampau, kata kerja dalam kandungan yang dilaporkan ('was', 'did not receive') juga perlu bertukar kepada kala lampau untuk mengekalkan konsistensi kala.
He said that he was happy with the results.
Dia berkata bahawa dia berpuas hati dengan keputusan itu.
EN: The sentence touches on the concept of 'Fair Trade'. In many developing nations, farmers produce high-value crops like cacao but receive very little of the final profit. The Liriano sisters' business model aims to fix this systemic economic inequality.
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a 'to-infinitive' (to + base verb) when expressing a choice or intention to perform an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'decide' (memutuskan) diikuti oleh 'infinitif' (to + kata kerja dasar) apabila menyatakan pilihan atau niat untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
We decided to move to a bigger house.
Kami memutuskan untuk berpindah ke rumah yang lebih besar.
EN: The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb, which can take two objects: an indirect object (local farmers) and a direct object (a stake).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'give' (memberi) ialah kata kerja dwitransitif, yang boleh mengambil dua objek: objek tidak langsung (petani tempatan) dan objek langsung (saham).
She gave her brother a birthday present.
Dia memberikan adik lelakinya hadiah hari jadi.
EN: The phrase 'a stake in' refers to 'equity' or ownership. In social entrepreneurship, giving farmers a stake is a way to ensure 'Fair Trade' and empower local communities, moving beyond just paying for raw materials.
EN: The phrase 'This means that...' is used to introduce a noun clause that explains the implication or result of a previous statement. 'That' acts as a conjunction connecting the main verb to the explanation.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'This means that...' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan klausa kata nama yang menerangkan maksud atau akibat daripada perkara yang dinyatakan sebelum ini. Di sini, 'that' berfungsi sebagai kata hubung yang menghubungkan kata kerja klausa utama dengan kandungan penjelasan.
The light is red, which means that you must stop.
Lampu isyarat berwarna merah, ini bermakna anda mesti berhenti.
EN: Parallel structure with 'and': When connecting two actions performed by the same subject (farmers), the verbs should be in the same form. Here, 'own' and 'share' are both present tense plural verbs.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur selari dengan 'and': Apabila menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sama (farmers), bentuk kata kerja harus kekal konsisten. Di sini, 'own' dan 'share' kedua-duanya ialah kata kerja kala kini jamak.
They live in the city and work at a bank.
Mereka tinggal di bandar dan bekerja di bank.
EN: The concept of giving farmers a 'stake' or ownership in a company is part of the 'Fair Trade' and 'Social Entrepreneurship' movement. It aims to fix economic inequality by ensuring producers receive more than just a basic wage.
EN: Gerund as Subject: The word 'working' is a gerund (verb + -ing acting as a noun). Here, the entire phrase 'working hard for others' serves as the subject of the subordinate clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Gerund sebagai Subjek: Perkataan 'working' ialah gerund (kata kerja + -ing bertindak sebagai kata nama). Dalam ayat ini, keseluruhan frasa 'working hard for others' berfungsi sebagai subjek klausa.
Learning a new language opens many doors.
Mempelajari bahasa baharu membuka banyak pintu peluang.
EN: Ditransitive Verb (Teach): The verb 'taught' is the past tense of 'teach', which can take two objects: an indirect object (them) and a direct object (valuable skills).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Kerja Dwi-Objek (Teach): Kata kerja 'taught' ialah bentuk lampau bagi 'teach', yang boleh mengambil dua objek: objek tidak langsung (them, mereka) dan objek langsung (valuable skills, kemahiran berharga).
He taught me how to cook.
Dia mengajar saya cara memasak.
EN: The concept of 'working for others' versus 'entrepreneurship' is a common theme in American immigrant stories. Many immigrants value the skills learned in traditional employment as a stepping stone to starting their own businesses, reflecting the 'American Dream' of upward mobility.
EN: The phrase 'Because of' is a compound preposition used to introduce a reason or cause. It must be followed by a noun or a noun phrase, not a full clause with a subject and verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'Because of' ialah kata depan majmuk yang digunakan untuk memperkenalkan sebab atau alasan. Ia mesti diikuti oleh kata nama atau frasa kata nama, bukan klausa lengkap yang mengandungi subjek dan kata kerja.
Because of the heavy rain, the football match was cancelled.
Perlawanan bola sepak dibatalkan kerana hujan lebat.
EN: The verb 'want' is a transitive verb that is commonly followed by an 'infinitive' (to + base verb) to express a desire to perform an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'want' ialah kata kerja transitif yang biasanya diikuti oleh 'infinitif' (to + kata kerja dasar), untuk menyatakan keinginan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
They want to travel around the world next year.
Mereka mahu mengembara ke seluruh dunia pada tahun hadapan.
EN: The term 'farming communities' in this context refers to the social and economic groups of small-scale farmers in developing nations. In the Dominican Republic, this often involves cocoa or coffee farmers who historically have faced economic challenges due to global supply chain structures.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result or relevance in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini sempurna (have + kata kerja lampau) digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu pada masa yang tidak spesifik, dan tindakan itu mempunyai pengaruh atau perkaitan dengan masa kini.
Scientists have shown that exercise improves mental health.
Para saintis telah membuktikan bahawa senaman meningkatkan kesihatan mental.
EN: The Noun Clause starting with 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'shown'. It contains a complete sentence structure (subject + verb + object) to express a fact or idea.
Bahasa Melayu: Klausa kata nama yang bermula dengan 'that' bertindak sebagai objek langsung bagi kata kerja 'shown'. Ia mengandungi struktur ayat yang lengkap (subjek + kata kerja + objek) untuk menyatakan fakta atau idea.
I believe that they will win the game.
Saya percaya bahawa mereka akan memenangi perlawanan itu.
EN: The concept of 'giving back to the homeland' is a significant theme in immigrant stories. It reflects the 'brain gain' or economic contribution that successful diaspora members provide to their countries of origin, often through investment or social entrepreneurship.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Semangat keusahawanan; status usahawan
Dalam konteks: Farmaseutikal; berkaitan ubat-ubatan
Dalam konteks: Perjumpaan; perhimpunan
Dalam konteks: Tradisional
Dalam konteks: Sebelah ibu; keturunan ibu
Dalam konteks: Pekerja ladang
Dalam konteks: Saham; kepentingan
Dalam konteks: Keuntungan; hasil
Dalam konteks: Berharga; bernilai
Dalam konteks: Tanah air; kampung halaman
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To set high goals and have high ambitions.
Bermimpi besar; mempunyai cita-cita tinggi
Money invested in a new business that involves a lot of risk.
Modal teroka
A senior manager who acts as an aide to a high-ranking executive.
Ketua staf
A reasonable price for a product or service that is honest and impartial.
Nilai saksama; ganjaran yang munasabah