EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (is + kata kerja -ing) boleh digunakan untuk menerangkan peristiwa masa depan yang telah dirancang, terutamanya apabila ayat mengandungi kata keterangan masa seperti "musim panas ini".
He is moving to London next month.
Dia akan berpindah ke London bulan depan.
EN: Sister Sledge was a highly influential disco group in the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a worldwide anthem for unity and family bonds.
EN: The preposition 'from' is used to indicate someone's origin, such as their hometown, country, or the group/organization they belong to.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi "from" digunakan untuk menunjukkan asal usul seseorang, seperti kampung halaman, negara, atau kumpulan atau organisasi yang mereka sertai.
He is a singer from the United States.
Dia ialah seorang penyanyi dari Amerika Syarikat.
EN: Sister Sledge was a highly influential vocal group during the disco era of the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and family bonds.
EN: The past tense 'had' is used to describe a state or possession that existed in a specific time in the past (the disco era).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja masa lampau "had" digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan atau pemilikan yang wujud pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu (zaman disko).
The singer had a beautiful voice in her youth.
Penyanyi itu mempunyai suara yang indah semasa dia muda.
EN: The 'disco era' refers to the mid-to-late 1970s when disco music was extremely popular in dance clubs and on the radio. Sister Sledge was a key part of this musical movement.
EN: Use 'Some of' followed by a plural noun to talk about a part of a group. The verb (like 'are') must match the plural noun that follows.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Some of" diikuti dengan kata nama jamak untuk menerangkan sebahagian daripada kumpulan. Kata kerja (seperti "are") mesti sepadan dengan kata nama jamak yang mengikutinya.
Some of my friends are teachers.
Sebahagian daripada rakan-rakan saya ialah guru.
EN: Sister Sledge was a key group in the disco music era of the 1970s. 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and is still played at many celebrations today.
EN: Use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kala lampau (kata kerja + -ed) untuk menerangkan perkara yang berlaku pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu.
They started the game at five o'clock.
Mereka memulakan perlawanan pada pukul lima.
EN: In English, adding an 's' to a decade (like 1960s) refers to the entire ten-year period from 1960 to 1969.
EN: The phrasal verb 'grow up' is used to describe the process of becoming an adult. In the past tense, it becomes 'grew up'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja "grow up" digunakan untuk menerangkan proses menjadi dewasa. Dalam kala lampau, ia menjadi "grew up".
I grew up in a small town.
Saya membesar di sebuah pekan kecil.
EN: Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States, known for its rich musical heritage, especially in soul and disco music.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and finished in the past. For regular verbs like 'play', we add '-ed' to the end.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Lampau Mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku dan selesai pada masa lalu. Bagi kata kerja tetap seperti 'play', kita tambahkan '-ed' pada hujungnya.
They played soccer yesterday.
Mereka bermain bola sepak semalam.
EN: In the United States, many famous African American musicians, especially in soul and disco music, began their careers singing in church choirs. This provided them with early musical training and performance experience.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before years (e.g., 1973) and countries (e.g., the United Kingdom) to indicate time and location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi "in" sebelum tahun (contohnya, 1973) dan negara (contohnya, United Kingdom), untuk menunjukkan masa dan tempat.
She moved to France in 2010.
Dia berpindah ke Perancis pada tahun 2010.
EN: In the 1970s, many American disco and soul acts found success in the United Kingdom before becoming major stars in their home country, the United States.
EN: Use 'with help from' to describe who provided assistance to make something happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "with help from" untuk menerangkan siapa yang memberikan bantuan untuk menjadikan sesuatu berlaku.
I finished the project with help from my teacher.
Saya menyiapkan projek ini dengan bantuan guru saya.
EN: In the music industry, 'producers' are the creative leaders who help artists shape their sound. For Sister Sledge, working with famous producers like Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards was the key to their global success in the disco era.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (is + kata kerja -ing) boleh digunakan untuk menerangkan rancangan masa depan yang telah diatur, terutamanya apabila ayat mengandungi kata keterangan masa seperti "musim panas ini".
He is moving to London next month.
Dia akan berpindah ke London bulan depan.
EN: In the music industry, 'touring' refers to a series of concerts in different cities. For disco-era stars like Kathy Sledge, summer is a popular time for music festivals and outdoor performances.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or events that are certain to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menerangkan rancangan masa depan atau peristiwa yang pasti akan berlaku.
He will visit his grandmother tomorrow.
Dia akan melawat neneknya esok.
EN: Music festivals are a major part of the summer entertainment industry in Western countries, often featuring multiple artists over several days.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (send).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja bantu "can" digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau kebenaran. Ia diikuti dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja utama (send).
You can call me later.
Anda boleh menelefon saya sebentar lagi.
EN: In the music industry, artists often engage with fans through Q&A sessions or social media to build a stronger community, especially during a tour.
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" diikuti dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja untuk menerangkan perkara yang akan berlaku pada masa depan.
He will call you later.
Dia akan menelefon anda sebentar lagi.
EN: In modern fan interactions, celebrities like Kathy Sledge often use social media or newsletters to 'answer them soon,' creating a direct connection with their audience.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menerangkan perkara yang dirancang atau dijangka berlaku pada masa depan.
The movie will start at eight o'clock.
Filem itu akan bermula pada pukul lapan.
EN: The term 'greatest hits' refers to a collection of a musical artist's most successful and popular songs. In the disco era, groups like Sister Sledge often released compilation albums with this title.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: pemuzik
Dalam konteks: lawatan persembahan
Dalam konteks: zaman
Dalam konteks: popular
Dalam konteks: temptan
Dalam konteks: penerbit
Dalam konteks: mempersembahkan
Dalam konteks: perayaan, festival muzik
Dalam konteks: termasuk
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
The most successful and popular songs of a musician or band.
Album kompilasi terbaik; lagu-lagu paling popular
A period in the 1970s when disco music was very popular.
Era disko
To gradually become an adult.
membesar; tumbuh