EN: The structure 'Subject + is + adjective' is used to describe the current state or condition of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'Subjek + is + kata sifat' digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan atau situasi semasa sesuatu perkara.
The museum is open today.
Muzium ini dibuka hari ini.
EN: The French rail network is famous for its scenic routes, especially in the Alps region. 'Open again' refers to the reopening of tracks after maintenance or seasonal closures.
EN: The prefix 're-' is added to the beginning of a verb to mean 'again'. In this sentence, 'reopened' means 'opened again'.
Bahasa Melayu: Awalan 're-' ditambah pada permulaan kata kerja untuk bermaksud 'semula' atau 'lagi'. Dalam ayat ini, 'reopened' bermaksud 'dibuka semula'.
Please reread the instructions.
Sila baca semula arahan itu.
EN: The 'Train des Merveilles' is a famous tourist train in the French Alps. The name reflects the 'marvelous' mountain scenery passengers see during the trip.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'to + kata kerja' (infinitif) untuk menerangkan tujuan atau sebab seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I went to the store to buy milk.
Saya pergi ke kedai untuk membeli susu.
EN: In Europe, many historic train lines require long periods of maintenance due to their age and the difficult mountain terrain they cross.
EN: The pattern 'from A to B' is used to describe the starting point and the destination of a journey or movement.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak 'from A to B' digunakan untuk menerangkan titik permulaan dan destinasi bagi sesuatu perjalanan atau pergerakan.
I walk from my house to the park every morning.
Setiap pagi, saya berjalan kaki dari rumah saya ke taman.
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The train route mentioned is famous for its dramatic change in landscape from the Mediterranean coast to the high mountains.
EN: Using 'on' for locations along a coast or line. We use 'on' to describe a place that is situated along a border, a river, or a coastline.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan 'on' untuk lokasi di sepanjang pantai atau garisan. Kita menggunakan 'on' untuk menerangkan tempat yang terletak di sepanjang sempadan, sungai, atau pantai.
The hotel is on the beach.
Hotel ini terletak di tepi pantai.
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department and is famous for its beautiful waterfront called the 'Promenade des Anglais'. It is a major tourist hub in the French Riviera.
EN: The verbs 'takes' and 'covers' use the 's' ending because the subject 'The train journey' is singular (it). This is the Present Simple tense used for facts.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'takes' dan 'covers' mendapat akhiran 's' kerana subjek 'The train journey' adalah tunggal (ia). Ini adalah kata kerja kini mudah yang digunakan untuk menerangkan fakta.
The flight takes five hours.
Perjalanan penerbangan ini mengambil masa lima jam.
EN: Present Simple Tense for Facts: We use the present simple tense (verb + s/es for singular subjects) to describe facts or regular situations that are always true.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja kini mudah untuk fakta: Kita menggunakan kata kerja kini mudah (kata kerja + s/es untuk subjek tunggal) untuk menerangkan fakta atau situasi biasa yang sentiasa benar.
The sun rises in the east.
Matahari terbit dari timur.
EN: The Train des Merveilles is famous for its steep incline, as it travels from the sea level of Nice up into the high peaks of the French Alps, showcasing impressive 19th-century engineering.
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about a specific item within a group of top-tier things.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata nama jamak' untuk menerangkan salah seorang atau salah satu daripada kumpulan yang mempunyai ciri pada tahap tertinggi.
He is one of the tallest players on the team.
Dia adalah salah seorang pemain tertinggi dalam pasukan.
EN: Train travel is a very popular and scenic way to explore Europe, with many historic routes like this one dating back to the 19th century.
EN: Use 'more than' followed by a number to express that a quantity is greater than that specific amount.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'more than' diikuti dengan nombor untuk menyatakan bahawa kuantiti lebih besar daripada atau melebihi nilai tertentu itu.
There are more than 20 students in the classroom.
Terdapat lebih daripada 20 orang pelajar di dalam bilik darjah.
EN: The high number of bridges and tunnels is typical for European mountain railways built in the late 19th century, showcasing the impressive engineering required to navigate the difficult terrain of the Alps.
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to show a result or consequence. It connects a cause (starting in 1883) with a result (it is very old).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung 'so' digunakan untuk menunjukkan hasil atau akibat. Ia menghubungkan sebab (bermula pada tahun 1883) dengan akibat (ia sangat tua).
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
Ketika itu hujan, jadi saya tinggal di rumah.
EN: The late 19th century was a golden age for railway construction in Europe. Many scenic routes used today, like those in the French Alps, were engineering marvels of that era.
EN: Appositives: Using a noun phrase after a comma to give more information about a place or person.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif: Menggunakan frasa nama selepas koma untuk memberikan maklumat tambahan tentang tempat atau orang yang disebut sebelum itu.
I live in Taipei, a big city in Taiwan.
Saya tinggal di Taipei, sebuah bandar besar di Taiwan.
EN: Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. It is famous for its sunny weather and the 'Promenade des Anglais' along the coast.
EN: The verb 'change to' is used to describe a transformation or a shift from one state or appearance to another.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja 'change to' digunakan untuk menerangkan perubahan atau peralihan daripada satu keadaan atau rupa kepada keadaan yang lain.
The traffic light changes to red.
Lampu isyarat bertukar menjadi merah.
EN: This sentence highlights the rapid transition from the urban French Riviera (Nice) to the rural Alpine foothills, which is a key selling point of the Train des Merveilles.
EN: The preposition 'with' is used to describe features or characteristics of a noun (e.g., houses with red roofs).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'with' digunakan untuk menerangkan ciri-ciri atau keistimewaan sesuatu kata nama (contohnya: rumah yang mempunyai bumbung merah).
I like the girl with blue eyes.
Saya suka gadis yang mempunyai mata biru itu.
EN: The red roofs mentioned are typical of the Mediterranean and Alpine architecture in Southern France, often made of terracotta tiles.
EN: Using 'comparative + and + comparative' (e.g., bigger and bigger) describes something that is changing continuously over time.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan 'perbandingan + and + perbandingan' (contohnya: bigger and bigger) untuk menerangkan bahawa sesuatu perkara sentiasa berubah mengikut masa, sering diterjemahkan dalam bahasa Melayu sebagai 'semakin...' atau 'makin...'.
The weather is getting colder and colder.
Cuaca semakin menjadi sejuk.
EN: In the context of the French Alps, this sentence captures the dramatic shift in landscape as the train moves from the Mediterranean coast into the high mountains.
EN: The subject 'The views' is plural, so we use the plural verb 'are'. Prepositional phrases like 'from the train windows' describe the subject but do not change the verb form.
Bahasa Melayu: Subjek 'The views' adalah berbentuk jamak, jadi kita menggunakan kata kerja jamak 'are'. Frasa sendi 'from the train windows' digunakan untuk menerangkan subjek, dan ia tidak mempengaruhi bentuk tunggal atau jamak kata kerja.
The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
Bunga-bunga di taman itu sangat cantik.
EN: In Europe, scenic train routes are a popular way to travel. The 'Train des Merveilles' is famous for its high altitude and dramatic mountain views, which is why the 'windows' are mentioned as a key part of the experience.
EN: Appositives: Using a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'a small medieval town...' explains what 'Tende' is.
Bahasa Melayu: Apositif: Menggunakan koma untuk menambah maklumat tambahan tentang kata nama. Di sini, 'sebuah bandar kecil zaman pertengahan...' menerangkan apa itu 'Tende'.
My friend, a talented singer, lives in London.
Rakan saya, seorang penyanyi yang berbakat, tinggal di London.
EN: Tende is a historic village in the French Alps that has changed hands between France and Italy several times throughout history, which is why it has a unique 'medieval' character and mixed cultural heritage.
EN: The word 'near' is a preposition used to describe that something is a short distance away from another place.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'near' ialah kata sendi yang digunakan untuk menerangkan bahawa sesuatu berada pada jarak yang dekat dengan tempat lain.
The hotel is near the train station.
Hotel ini berdekatan dengan stesen kereta api.
EN: The Mercantour national park is one of the most famous parks in France, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful hiking trails in the Alps.
EN: The structure 'go + -ing' is used to talk about activities, especially sports or hobbies that involve moving from one place to another.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'go + -ing' digunakan untuk membincangkan aktiviti, terutamanya sukan atau hobi yang melibatkan pergerakan.
We often go swimming in the summer.
Kami selalu pergi berenang pada musim panas.
EN: The Mercantour national park is a popular destination for hikers in France. Taking the train to reach hiking trails is a common and eco-friendly way to travel in Europe.
EN: Use 'because of' before a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'because of' sebelum kata nama atau frasa nama untuk memberikan sebab bagi sesuatu perkara.
The game was cancelled because of the rain.
Perlawanan itu dibatalkan kerana hujan.
EN: The 'scenic route' refers to the Train des Merveilles, which is a major driver for tourism in the French Alps, helping small mountain towns like Tende survive economically.
EN: The pattern 'a great way to + verb' is used to describe an excellent method or opportunity to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak 'a great way to + kata kerja' digunakan untuk menerangkan kaedah atau peluang yang sangat baik untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Reading books is a great way to learn new words.
Membaca buku adalah cara yang sangat baik untuk mempelajari perkataan baharu.
EN: The French Alps are a major mountain range in Europe. They are famous for skiing in winter and hiking or scenic train rides in summer.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: indah; cantik (pemandangan)
Dalam konteks: dibuka semula
Dalam konteks: meliputi (jarak atau lingkungan)
Dalam konteks: mendaki; naik
Dalam konteks: destinasi
Dalam konteks: zaman pertengahan
Dalam konteks: mendaki; aktiviti mendaki
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan
Dalam konteks: pokok berangan
Dalam konteks: jambatan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A way or road that is chosen because it has beautiful scenery.
Laluan pemandangan indah
An area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife.
Taman negara
A place to which people travel for a holiday or vacation.
Destinasi pelancongan
The land along the edge of the sea in the southern part of a country.
Pantai selatan