EN: The word 'little' is used here as an adjective to describe a small amount or degree of something, often making the tone more casual or lighthearted.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "little" digunakan di sini sebagai kata adjektif untuk menerangkan jumlah atau tahap yang kecil bagi sesuatu, dan biasanya menjadikan nada lebih santai atau ringkas.
I need a little help with my homework.
Saya perlukan sedikit bantuan dengan kerja rumah saya.
EN: The phrase 'room magic' isn't a standard idiom, but it's used here creatively to refer to the 'magical' transformation of a messy room becoming clean, or the clever way things are organized.
EN: The word 'Part' is used to divide a larger text or lesson into smaller sections. When followed by a letter like 'A', it identifies a specific section.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "Part" digunakan untuk membahagikan teks atau pelajaran yang lebih besar kepada bahagian yang lebih kecil. Apabila diikuti dengan huruf seperti "A", ia mewakili bahagian tertentu.
Part B.
Bahagian B
EN: In English textbooks and exams, sections are commonly labeled with letters (Part A, Part B) or numbers (Part 1, Part 2).
EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) is used to describe an action happening right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (is + verb-ing) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku pada masa ini.
Mom is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Ibu sedang memasak makan malam di dapur.
EN: The phrase 'check on someone' implies looking in to see if someone is okay or to see what they are doing, often used by parents or caregivers.
EN: Use 'isn't ... yet' to ask why a task that was expected to be finished is still not done.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "isn't ... yet" untuk bertanya mengapa sesuatu yang sepatutnya selesai masih belum selesai.
Why isn't dinner ready yet?
Mengapa makan malam belum siap?
EN: In many English-speaking households, parents expect children to keep their rooms tidy as a sign of responsibility. Using 'yet' at the end of a question often implies that the speaker expected the action to be completed by now.
EN: The phrase 'all over the place' is a common idiom used to describe something that is messy, disorganized, or spread out in many different locations.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "all over the place" ialah simpulan bahasa yang biasa digunakan untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang sangat berselerak, tidak teratur, atau bertaburan di mana-mana.
The toys are all over the place.
Mainan berselerak di mana-mana.
EN: In English-speaking households, parents often use this phrase to encourage children to tidy up their rooms. It sounds slightly less harsh than saying 'Your room is a mess.'
EN: This is a 'partial negation' using 'not' with 'every-'. It means some things are true, but not all of them.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah "penafian separa" yang menggunakan 'not' dengan 'every-'. Ia bermaksud sebahagian perkara adalah betul, tetapi bukan semuanya.
Not everyone likes coffee.
Bukan semua orang suka kopi.
EN: In English conversations, people often use short phrases like this instead of full sentences to sound more natural and direct.
EN: The word 'ones' is used to replace a plural noun mentioned earlier (in this case, 'clothes') to avoid repeating the same word.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'ones' digunakan untuk menggantikan kata nama jamak yang telah disebut sebelum ini (dalam ayat ini, 'clothes') untuk mengelakkan pengulangan perkataan yang sama.
I don't like the red shoes, I prefer the blue ones.
Saya tidak suka kasut merah itu, saya lebih suka yang biru.
EN: In many Western households, children are expected to keep their rooms tidy and manage their own laundry as a way to learn responsibility.
EN: The phrase 'a step in the right direction' is an idiom used to describe an action that is helpful or likely to lead to a successful result.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "a step in the right direction" ialah simpulan bahasa yang digunakan untuk menerangkan sesuatu tindakan yang membantu atau berkemungkinan besar membawa kepada hasil yang berjaya (bergerak ke arah yang betul).
Eating more vegetables is a step in the right direction for your health.
Makan lebih banyak sayur adalah langkah yang betul untuk kesihatan awak.
EN: In Western culture, parents often use positive reinforcement like this phrase to encourage children when they show even small improvements in their behavior or habits.
EN: Use 'Why are' to ask for the reason or cause of a plural situation. The verb 'are' matches plural subjects like 'pillows and blanket'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Why are" untuk bertanya sebab atau punca bagi situasi yang melibatkan jamak. Kata kerja "are" sepadan dengan subjek jamak, contohnya "bantal dan selimut".
Why are your shoes in the kitchen?
Mengapa kasut awak di dapur?
EN: In many Western households, keeping the floor clear is a basic expectation for tidiness. Parents often check their children's rooms to teach responsibility and organization.
EN: Use 'forgot to + verb' to say you didn't remember to do something you were supposed to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "forgot to + kata kerja" untuk menyatakan bahawa anda terlupa melakukan sesuatu yang sepatutnya anda lakukan.
I forgot to lock the door.
Saya terlupa mengunci pintu.
EN: In many Western households, 'changing the sheets' is a regular weekly chore. It involves removing the dirty bed linens and replacing them with clean ones, often including pillowcases and duvet covers.
EN: The phrase 'How could you...' is used to express surprise, disbelief, or mild criticism about someone's actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak ayat "How could you..." digunakan untuk menyatakan kejutan, ketidakpercayaan, atau teguran ringan terhadap perbuatan seseorang.
How could you say that to me?
Macam mana awak boleh berkata begitu kepada saya?
EN: In English, 'How could you forget?' is often a rhetorical question. The speaker isn't necessarily looking for a technical explanation of why memory failed, but rather expressing that the thing forgotten was important or obvious.
EN: The verb 'start' can be followed by 'to' + base verb to describe beginning an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "start" boleh diikuti dengan "to" + kata kerja dasar untuk menerangkan permulaan sesuatu tindakan.
It started to rain.
Mula hujan.
EN: 'Okay' is an interjection used to express agreement, acceptance, or to signal that you understand what someone has said.
Bahasa Melayu: "Okay" ialah kata seru yang digunakan untuk menyatakan persetujuan, penerimaan, atau untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda telah memahami apa yang dikatakan oleh orang lain.
Okay, I will help you with your homework.
Baiklah, saya akan bantu awak buat kerja rumah.
EN: 'Okay' is one of the most common words in the English language and is used globally. In this context, Carol's dad uses it to acknowledge her explanation before ending the conversation.
EN: The phrase 'let someone do something' is used to give permission. Notice that the verb after 'let' does not use 'to'.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak ayat "let someone do something" digunakan untuk memberi kebenaran. Perhatikan bahawa kata kerja selepas 'let' tidak perlu ditambah "to".
My mom lets me play games on weekends.
Ibu saya membenarkan saya bermain permainan pada hujung minggu.
EN: The phrase 'I'll be back' is a very common way to end a conversation when you intend to return soon. It was also famously used as a catchphrase by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie 'The Terminator'.
EN: A negative question used for emphasis. It means the speaker strongly agrees or is already very aware of the situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Soalan negatif digunakan untuk penekanan. Ini bermaksud penutur sangat bersetuju dengan sesuatu atau sudah sedia maklum tentang situasi tersebut.
Don't I look great in this dress?
Bukankah saya nampak cantik dengan baju ini?
EN: This is a common idiomatic expression. When someone tells you something you are already painfully aware of (like a parent nagging about a messy room), you say 'Don't I know it?' to show you agree or understand completely.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kemas, teratur
Dalam konteks: pakaian yang perlu dibasuh atau yang telah dibasuh
Dalam konteks: almari pakaian, almari dinding
Dalam konteks: bantal
Dalam konteks: selimut
Dalam konteks: cadar
Dalam konteks: nampak, ternampak
Dalam konteks: berselerak, tidak kemas
Dalam konteks: terus
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Everywhere; in a disorganized or messy state.
Bersepah di mana-mana, tidak teratur
An action that is helpful in making progress toward a goal.
Langkah ke arah yang betul
To make a place or person clean and tidy.
Membersihkan, mengemas
Used to emphasize that you are very aware of a fact, often a negative one.
Bukankah saya sudah tahu? (menunjukkan rasa sangat bersetuju atau pengesahan yang pasrah)