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EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (words ending in -s) to talk about a large number of things or people.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "many" dengan kata nama jamak (kata yang berakhir dengan -s) untuk bercakap tentang bilangan orang atau benda yang banyak.
Many students study English.
Ramai pelajar belajar bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'big cities' like New York or London are often referred to as 'the city' by people living nearby.
EN: Use 'have' or 'has' to show that something exists in a place or belongs to someone. For plural subjects like 'Cities', we use 'have'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "have" atau "has" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu wujud di sesuatu tempat atau dimiliki oleh seseorang. Apabila subjek adalah jamak (seperti Cities), gunakan "have".
Big houses have many rooms.
Rumah besar mempunyai banyak bilik.
EN: In English, 'jobs' is a countable noun, so we use 'many'. If we were talking about 'work' in general, we would use 'much work' because 'work' is often uncountable.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to show the purpose or reason for an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "for" yang diikuti oleh kata nama untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau sebab sesuatu tindakan.
I go to the store for milk.
Saya pergi ke kedai untuk membeli susu.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'moving for work' is a very common life event, often involving moving between different states or provinces.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a word that describes it (an adjective).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang memerihalkannya.
The park is big.
Taman ini besar.
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'in addition'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata "too" digunakan di hujung ayat untuk membawa maksud "juga" atau "selain itu".
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka epal.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, while cities offer opportunities, there is a common narrative about the 'hustle' and high cost of living being a significant challenge.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Rent) with a word that describes it (expensive).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menyambungkan subjek tunggal (Rent) dengan kata yang memerihalkannya (expensive).
Food is expensive here.
Makanan di sini mahal.
EN: In many major English-speaking cities like New York or London, high rent is a very common topic of daily conversation and a significant part of the cost of living.
EN: When the subject is one person or thing (he, she, it, or a singular noun), we add 's' to the verb in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah seorang atau satu perkara (he, she, it, atau kata nama tunggal), kita menambah "s" pada kata kerja dalam bentuk Present Simple.
This car costs five thousand dollars.
Kereta ini berharga lima ribu dolar.
EN: In many major English-speaking cities like New York or London, 'studio apartments' (one room for living, sleeping, and cooking) are very common and still quite expensive due to high demand.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about general facts or habits. When the subject is plural (like 'Some people'), use the base form of the verb without adding '-s'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk "Present Simple" untuk bercakap tentang fakta umum atau tabiat. Apabila subjek adalah jamak (seperti Some people), gunakan kata kerja asal tanpa menambah -s.
They live in the city.
Mereka tinggal di bandar.
EN: In many big Western cities, 'sharing an apartment' with roommates (even strangers) is a very common way to manage high rent costs.
EN: Use the pattern 'share (something) with (someone)' to talk about using or paying for something together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "share (something) with (someone)" untuk bercakap tentang berkongsi atau membahagikan bayaran sesuatu benda.
I share a room with my brother.
Saya berkongsi bilik dengan abang saya.
EN: In many big cities where rent is high, 'flatsharing' or having roommates is a very common lifestyle for young professionals and students.
EN: Use 'cheaper' (cheap + er) to compare two things. It means something costs less money than another option.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "cheaper" (cheap + er) untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Ia bermaksud sesuatu itu lebih murah. Anda boleh menggunakannya apabila membandingkan dua pilihan.
This bag is cheaper than that one.
Beg ini lebih murah daripada beg itu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, sharing expenses like rent or utilities is a common way for young professionals and students to afford living in expensive cities.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense for habits or things that happen regularly. Add 'every day' at the end of the sentence to show how often.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk "Present Simple" untuk tabiat atau perkara yang berlaku secara kerap. Tambah "every day" di hujung ayat untuk menunjukkan kekerapan.
I drink coffee every day.
Saya minum kopi setiap hari.
EN: In many big cities, 'commuting' often implies a long journey using public transport like trains or buses, rather than just a short walk.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menyambungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang memerihalkannya.
The bus is slow.
Bas itu perlahan.
EN: In many big cities, 'commute' refers to the daily journey between home and work, which is a major part of urban life and often involves public transport or heavy traffic.
EN: Use the verb 'take' when talking about using public transportation like buses, trains, or taxis.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja "take" apabila bercakap tentang menggunakan pengangkutan awam seperti bas, kereta api, atau teksi.
I take the train to school.
Saya naik kereta api ke sekolah.
EN: In many big cities, taking the bus is a very common way to commute because driving and parking can be very expensive and difficult.
EN: Use 'take' with transportation (bus, train, taxi) to say how you travel.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "take" dengan kenderaan (bas, kereta api, teksi) untuk memberitahu cara anda berjalan.
I take the bus to school.
Saya naik bas ke sekolah.
EN: In many big cities, taking the train is often faster than driving because of heavy traffic.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a situation or state. The pattern is: [Subject] + is + [Adjective].
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk memerihalkan sesuatu situasi atau keadaan. Polanya ialah: [Subjek] + is + [Kata sifat].
The weather is cold.
Cuaca sangat sejuk.
EN: In many big cities, 'rush hour' refers to the times in the morning and evening when traffic is at its worst due to people commuting to work.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang memerihalkannya.
The park is big.
Taman ini besar.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, a 'neighborhood' refers not just to the location, but to the sense of community and safety among neighbors.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + Verb + Object' to say what people want. In this sentence, 'People' is the subject, 'want' is the action, and 'safe streets' is what they want.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "Subject + Verb + Object" untuk memberitahu perkara yang diingini oleh orang ramai. Dalam ayat ini, "People" ialah subjek, "want" ialah kata kerja, dan "safe streets" ialah objek.
Children want cold juice.
Kanak-kanak mahukan jus sejuk.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'safe streets' refers not only to low crime rates but also to pedestrian-friendly areas with good lighting and traffic safety.
EN: The word 'want' is used to express a desire for something. The basic pattern is: Subject + want + Object.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata "want" digunakan untuk menyatakan keinginan terhadap sesuatu. Pola asasnya ialah: Subjek + want + Objek.
I want a new car.
Saya mahukan sebuah kereta baharu.
EN: In many Western cities, 'walkability' (having shops and parks within walking distance) is a highly valued feature for a neighborhood.
EN: In English, when the subject is singular (like 'infrastructure'), we add an 's' to the end of the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila subjek adalah tunggal (seperti "infrastructure"), kita menambah "s" pada kata kerja.
The sun shines every day.
Matahari bersinar setiap hari.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'infrastructure' is a common topic in news and politics, referring to things like roads, bridges, and public transport that keep a city running.
EN: Use 'are' when you talk about more than one thing (plural subjects).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "are" apabila bercakap tentang lebih daripada satu perkara (subjek kata jamak).
Apples and bananas are fruit.
Epal dan pisang ialah buah-buahan.
EN: In English, when listing three or more items, we use commas after each item except the last one, which is preceded by 'and'.
EN: Use 'has' when the subject is a singular thing or idea (like 'City life'). It shows that something possesses a quality or feature.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "has" apabila subjek ialah perkara atau konsep tunggal (seperti "City life"). Ia menunjukkan bahawa subjek itu mempunyai kualiti atau ciri tertentu.
The park has many trees.
Taman ini mempunyai banyak pokok.
EN: In English, it is common to balance a sentence by mentioning both 'good and bad' or 'pros and cons' to show a fair opinion.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two adjectives that describe the same subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk menyambungkan dua kata sifat yang memerihalkan subjek yang sama.
The coffee is hot and sweet.
Kopi ini panas dan manis.
EN: In English, 'busy' can be positive (lively) or negative (crowded), but 'noisy' is almost always negative. Together, they describe the typical sensory overload of urban life.
EN: Use 'have' to show that something exists or belongs to a place. Use 'things to do' to describe activities or actions available.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "have" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu wujud atau milik sesuatu tempat. Gunakan "things to do" untuk memerihalkan aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan.
The park has many things to do.
Taman ini mempunyai banyak aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'things to do' is a very common phrase used to talk about entertainment, hobbies, and social activities available in a location.
EN: Use the plural form (adding -s) when talking about things in general, rather than one specific thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk jamak (dengan menambah -s) apabila bercakap tentang perkara secara umum, bukannya perkara tertentu.
I like books and movies.
Saya suka buku dan filem.
EN: In many big cities, visiting museums and dining out are core parts of social life and weekend leisure activities.
EN: Use 'never' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are) to say that something happens zero percent of the time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "never" selepas kata kerja "be" (am, is, are) untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu tidak pernah berlaku.
He is never late.
Dia tidak pernah lewat.
EN: In English, using 'never' with an exclamation mark is a common way to express strong positive enthusiasm about a place or experience.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menyeronokkan; meriah
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Dalam konteks: pangsapuri
Dalam konteks: perjalanan ulang-alik (ke tempat kerja/sekolah)
Dalam konteks: lalu lintas; trafik
Dalam konteks: kejiranan; kawasan sekitar
Dalam konteks: infrastruktur
Dalam konteks: bekalan elektrik
Dalam konteks: muzium
Dalam konteks: membosankan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To live in the same apartment with other people to split the cost.
Berkongsi pangsapuri
The journey of traveling between one's home and place of work.
Berulang-alik ke tempat kerja
To be very expensive.
Menelan kos yang tinggi; harganya mahal
Close to a particular place.
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