EN: Use 'is' after a singular subject (one thing) to describe what it is or how it looks.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' selepas subjek tunggal (satu perkara) untuk menerangkan apakah ia atau bagaimana keadaannya.
The apple is red.
Epal ini berwarna merah.
EN: In English, medical terms like COVID-19 are often used directly in daily conversation without translation, as they are recognized globally.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used to describe causing someone to be in a certain state (make + someone + adjective).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'make' boleh digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan menyebabkan seseorang berada dalam keadaan tertentu (make + seseorang + kata sifat).
The movie makes me happy.
Filem ini membuatkan saya gembira.
EN: When the subject is 'It', we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjeknya ialah It yang tunggal, tambahkan 's' pada kata kerja tindakan dalam tenses kini.
The flu spreads fast in winter.
Selsema merebak dengan cepat pada musim sejuk.
EN: The phrase 'from person to person' is commonly used in medical contexts to describe how contagious diseases move through a community.
EN: Use '-selves' when the person doing the action (We) is the same as the person receiving the action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata ganti nama diri refleksif yang berakhiran '-selves' apabila orang yang melakukan tindakan (We) adalah orang yang sama menerima tindakan tersebut.
We can help ourselves.
Kita boleh membantu diri kita sendiri.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'protecting ourselves' during a health crisis emphasizes both personal responsibility and community care.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a noun (the subject) to an adjective that describes it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan kata nama (subjek) dengan kata sifat yang menerangkannya.
Health is very important.
Kesihatan adalah sangat penting.
EN: In health contexts, the phrase 'Prevention is better than cure' is a very common English proverb.
EN: When the subject is one person or thing (he, she, it, or a singular noun), we add 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjeknya tunggal (he, she, it, atau kata nama tunggal), tambahkan 's' pada kata kerja dalam tenses kini.
The sun shines bright.
Matahari bersinar dengan terang.
EN: In many cultures, wearing a mask is a sign of respect and social responsibility to protect others from getting sick.
EN: Use 'stop (someone/something) from (doing something)' to say that an action is prevented from happening.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'stop (someone/something) from (doing something)' untuk menunjukkan tindakan menghalang sesuatu daripada berlaku.
The rain stops us from playing outside.
Hujan ini menghalang kami daripada bermain di luar.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about general rules, habits, or facts that are true most of the time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menceritakan peraturan umum, tabiat, atau fakta yang benar pada kebanyakan masa.
I drink water every day.
Saya minum air setiap hari.
EN: In many cultures, wearing a mask in public is a sign of social responsibility and respect for others' health, especially during a pandemic.
EN: Use 'on' for public transportation like buses, trains, and planes where you can stand up and walk around.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata depan 'on' untuk kenderaan awam seperti bas, kereta api, atau kapal terbang, di mana anda boleh berdiri dan berjalan di dalamnya.
I am on the train.
Saya berada di dalam kereta api.
EN: In many Asian cultures, wearing masks on public transport is a common courtesy when sick, even before the pandemic.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) that are both true for the same thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua kata sifat yang menerangkan ciri-ciri perkara yang sama.
The apple is sweet and red.
Epal ini manis dan merah.
EN: In many Asian cultures, wearing a mask is a common courtesy when one has a cold, even outside of a pandemic.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then another verb. You can say 'help someone do something' or 'help someone to do something'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'help' boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian kata kerja lain. Anda boleh menggunakan struktur 'help someone do something' atau 'help someone to do something'.
Music helps me relax.
Muzik membantu saya berehat.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, public health discussions often emphasize the role of vaccines in 'community immunity' or 'herd immunity'.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about facts or things that happen regularly. For plural subjects like 'Doctors', use the base form of the verb 'give'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menceritakan fakta atau perkara yang kerap berlaku. Apabila subjeknya kata nama jamak (seperti Doctors), gunakan kata kerja asal (give).
Teachers help students at school.
Guru membantu murid di sekolah.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, vaccines are also available at local pharmacies or clinics, not just large hospitals.
EN: Use 'be + adjective + for + person' to describe how something affects someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be + adjective + for + person' untuk menerangkan kesan atau sifat sesuatu perkara terhadap seseorang.
Milk is good for children.
Susu adalah baik untuk kanak-kanak.
EN: In health contexts, 'most people' is a common phrase used by medical professionals to indicate general safety while acknowledging individual differences or allergies.
EN: Use 'have' to show that something exists or is available in a place or country.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu wujud atau disediakan di sesuatu tempat atau negara.
Many schools have big libraries.
Banyak sekolah mempunyai perpustakaan yang besar.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, public health initiatives often provide essential vaccines at no cost to the individual to ensure community safety.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that something is possible or that you are able to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu berkemungkinan berlaku, atau anda mempunyai keupayaan untuk melakukannya.
You can buy milk at the store.
Anda boleh membeli susu di kedai.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, vaccines are often available at local pharmacies or drugstores, not just at large hospitals, making them very accessible 'near your home'.
EN: Use 'means' to explain the definition or result of something. When the subject is singular (like 'Quarantine'), we add 's' to the verb 'mean'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'means' untuk menerangkan definisi atau hasil sesuatu perkara. Apabila subjeknya tunggal (seperti 'Quarantine'), tambahkan 's' pada kata kerja 'mean'.
Red light means you stop.
Lampu merah bermaksud anda perlu berhenti.
EN: During the pandemic, 'quarantine' became a common daily word worldwide, referring specifically to staying isolated to prevent spreading the virus.
EN: Use the plural form of a noun (people) to talk about a group in general. In this sentence, 'Sick' describes the people.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk kata nama jamak (people) untuk merujuk kepada sesuatu kumpulan secara umum. Dalam ayat ini, 'Sick' (sakit) digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan orang-orang ini.
Hungry people need food.
Orang yang lapar memerlukan makanan.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'quarantine' became a very common daily word during the COVID-19 pandemic, often shortened to 'quar' in casual slang.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'for' yang Diikuti dengan tempoh masa untuk menunjukkan berapa lama sesuatu tindakan itu berlarutan.
I sleep for eight hours.
Saya tidur selama delapan jam.
EN: In English, 'stay home' is very common in American English, while 'stay at home' is more common in British English. Both are correct.
EN: Use 'do not' (or 'don't') before a verb to make a negative sentence in the present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'do not' (atau 'don't') sebelum kata kerja selepas 'I, you, we, they' untuk membentuk ayat negatif dalam tenses kini.
They do not eat meat.
Mereka tidak makan daging.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'staying home' and 'not going outside' became a common social responsibility during the pandemic to protect the community.
EN: The verb 'keep' can be followed by an object and then an adjective to describe the state of that object.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'keep' boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kemudian kata sifat untuk menerangkan keadaan objek tersebut.
The blanket keeps the baby warm.
Selimut ini memastikan bayi kekal hangat.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, emphasizing collective safety ('other people safe') is a common way to encourage public health cooperation.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that something is possible or that you have the ability to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu mungkin berlaku atau anda mempunyai keupayaan untuk melakukannya.
You can eat lunch here.
Anda boleh makan tengah hari di sini.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'telehealth' or calling a doctor for a consultation has become very common to prevent the spread of viruses in waiting rooms.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give instructions or advice. It starts with a base verb and has no subject (the 'you' is understood).
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah yang digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau nasihat. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja asal dan subjeknya diabaikan (iaitu mengabaikan 'anda').
Eat your vegetables every day.
Makan sayur-sayuran setiap hari.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, public health campaigns emphasize 'washing hands with soap' specifically, as soap is key to breaking down virus particles.
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the beginning of a sentence to give an instruction or advice. This is called an 'Imperative'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja asal di awal ayat untuk memberikan arahan atau nasihat. Ini dipanggil 'ayat perintah'.
Wash your hands with soap.
Basuh tangan dengan sabun.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'social distancing' became a common phrase during the pandemic, often specifying a distance of 6 feet or 2 meters.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give instructions or advice. It starts directly with a verb (Wear) and does not need a subject like 'You'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah yang digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau nasihat. Ia bermula terus dengan kata kerja (Wear) tanpa memerlukan subjek (seperti You).
Wash your hands with soap.
Basuh tangan dengan sabun.
EN: In many Asian cultures, wearing a mask is a common social responsibility to protect others when you are sick, even outside of a pandemic.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or a suggestion. You do not need to say 'You' at the beginning.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan, nasihat, atau cadangan, dan tidak perlu menambah 'anda' di hadapan ayat.
Wash your hands.
Basuh tangan.
EN: In English, 'get a vaccine' or 'get vaccinated' are common ways to talk about receiving medical shots. Using 'get' is more informal and common in daily conversation than 'receive'.
EN: Use 'These are' to point to more than one thing that is near you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'These are' untuk menunjuk kepada lebih daripada satu perkara yang berdekatan dengan anda.
These are my books.
Ini adalah buku-buku saya.
EN: In health contexts, 'prevention' is a common term used by doctors and officials to encourage proactive safety measures.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about ability or possibility.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja asal selepas 'can' untuk menyatakan keupayaan atau kemungkinan.
We can eat lunch now.
Kita boleh makan tengah hari sekarang.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, using 'together' emphasizes community responsibility and collective effort, especially during public health challenges.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Berbahaya; boleh menyebabkan kecederaan atau kematian
Dalam konteks: Melindungi; menjaga supaya selamat daripada kemudaratan
Dalam konteks: Pencegahan; tindakan menghalang sesuatu daripada berlaku
Dalam konteks: Awam; berkaitan dengan masyarakat umum
Dalam konteks: Vaksin; bahan ubat yang digunakan untuk mencegah penyakit
Dalam konteks: Kuarantin; menyekat pergerakan bagi mengelakkan penyebaran penyakit
Dalam konteks: Jarak; ruang di antara dua titik
Dalam konteks: Sarat/sesak; dipenuhi dengan orang ramai
Dalam konteks: Sihat; mempunyai tubuh badan yang cergas dan baik
Dalam konteks: Merebak; tersebar atau meluas
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Passing from one individual to another
Dari orang ke orang
To remain in one's residence instead of going out
Duduk di rumah
To clean one's hands using water and soap
Basuh tangan
To maintain a physical space between oneself and others
Menjaga jarak
The specific physical gap (social distancing) maintained between individuals to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Penjarakan sosial / Jarak selamat
A series of specific actions or measures taken to stop a disease from spreading.
Langkah-langkah pencegahan / Prosedur pencegahan