EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things we do regularly. The word order is Subject + Verb + Object.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menceritakan tentang tabiat atau perkara yang kita lakukan secara berkala. Strukturnya ialah: Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek.
I drink water every day.
Saya minum air setiap hari.
EN: Use 'and' to join two things together in a list.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk Menghubungkan Dua Perkara dalam Senarai.
I like apples and bananas.
Saya suka epal dan pisang.
EN: In modern English, 'phones' almost always refers to smartphones, and 'computers' can include both laptops and desktops.
EN: Use 'These' for more than one thing that is near you. It is the plural form of 'This'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'These' untuk merujuk kepada lebih daripada satu benda yang berdekatan dengan anda. Ia merupakan bentuk kata jamak bagi 'This'.
These books are heavy.
Buku-buku ini berat.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a verb to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need to" diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang perlu atau penting untuk dilakukan.
I need to go home.
Saya perlu pulang ke rumah.
EN: In English, 'be careful' is a very common way to give advice or warnings in both casual and formal situations.
EN: Use 'is' after a singular subject to describe its quality or state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' selepas subjek tunggal untuk memerihalkan sifat atau keadaannya.
Your safety is important.
Keselamatan anda adalah penting.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, privacy is considered a fundamental individual right, especially regarding personal information online.
EN: To ask a question about what something is, we use 'What' followed by the verb 'is' and then the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan soalan tentang apakah sesuatu benda itu, kita guna "What" diikuti dengan kata kerja "is", dan kemudian subjek.
What is privacy?
Apakah itu privasi?
EN: In modern English, 'data' is often used as a singular noun (What is data?) in casual and tech contexts, even though it was originally the plural of 'datum'.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Data) with a description or definition (information).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (Data) dengan penerangan atau definisinya (information).
Water is a liquid.
Air ialah sejenis cecair.
EN: In modern English, 'data' is often treated as a singular mass noun (like 'water') in everyday conversation, even though it is technically plural in scientific contexts.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a word that describes or defines it (Subject + is + Noun).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata nama yang memerihalkan atau mendefinisikannya (Subjek + is + Kata nama).
The cat is a pet.
Kucing ini ialah haiwan peliharaan.
EN: In modern digital contexts, 'data' is often treated as a singular uncountable noun in everyday English, even though its traditional plural form is 'datum'.
EN: Use 'are' when the subject is plural (more than one). In this sentence, 'photos' is plural, so we use 'are' to connect it to the description.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "are" apabila subjeknya jamak (lebih daripada satu). Dalam ayat ini, "photos" adalah jamak, jadi kita guna "are" untuk menghubungkan penerangan seterusnya.
Your books are here.
Buku-buku anda ada di sini.
EN: In modern digital culture, 'data' is often treated as a singular mass noun in casual speech (e.g., 'Data is important'), but in formal or technical contexts, it can be the plural of 'datum'. In this A1 context, it is used simply to categorize information.
EN: This sentence uses the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb + Object) to describe a general fact or a regular action.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan Present Simple tense (Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek) untuk menceritakan kebenaran umum atau tindakan yang berlaku secara berkala.
Students use computers at school.
Murid guna komputer di sekolah.
EN: In modern English, 'data' is commonly used as a singular uncountable noun in everyday conversation, though it is technically plural in formal scientific contexts.
EN: Use the pattern 'use (something) for (something)' to explain the purpose of an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "use (something) for (something)" untuk menjelaskan tujuan atau kegunaan sesuatu tindakan.
I use my phone for homework.
Saya menggunakan telefon bimbit saya untuk membuat kerja sekolah.
EN: In modern digital culture, 'data' is often called 'the new oil' because it is very valuable to companies.
EN: Use 'What is' at the start of a sentence to ask for the definition or meaning of a singular noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is" di permulaan ayat untuk bertanyakan definisi atau maksud bagi kata nama tunggal.
What is data?
Apakah itu data?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, privacy is considered a fundamental right, and asking 'What is privacy?' often leads to discussions about personal boundaries and digital safety.
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or explain a situation. When the subject is singular (Privacy), we add 's' to the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja "means" untuk mendefinisikan perkataan atau menjelaskan sesuatu situasi. Apabila subjeknya tunggal (Privacy), kita menambah "s" pada kata kerja tersebut.
Red means stop.
Warna merah bermaksud berhenti.
EN: In many Western cultures, privacy is considered a fundamental right. People are often very protective of their personal data and expect companies to be transparent about how it is used.
EN: Use 'who' after a verb like 'choose' to talk about a person or group of people.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'who' selepas kata kerja seperti 'choose' untuk merujuk kepada seseorang atau sekumpulan orang.
I know who has the key.
Saya tahu siapa yang memegang kunci.
EN: In digital privacy discussions, 'data' is often treated as a singular mass noun in everyday English, even though it is technically plural in formal Latin roots.
EN: Use 'too much' before uncountable nouns (like 'data' or 'water') to say there is more than what is needed or good.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too much" sebelum kata nama tak boleh dikira (seperti data atau water) untuk menunjukkan bahawa jumlahnya berlebihan atau melebihi apa yang diperlukan.
I drink too much coffee.
Saya minum terlalu banyak kopi.
EN: In modern English, 'data' is commonly used as an uncountable noun in everyday conversation, even though it is technically plural in formal scientific contexts.
EN: Use 'is not' to make a negative statement about a subject. It tells us that a condition is false or bad.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is not" untuk membuat penyataan negatif tentang sesuatu subjek. Ia memberitahu kita bahawa sesuatu keadaan itu tidak betul atau tidak baik.
That is not right.
Itu tidak betul.
EN: In English, 'This is not good' is a common, polite way to express concern or disapproval without being overly aggressive.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need" diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu diperlukan.
I need water.
Saya perlukan air.
EN: In modern digital culture, 'data' is often discussed as a personal right, similar to physical property. The word 'data' is technically plural, but in everyday English, it is almost always used as an uncountable noun like 'water'.
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or a concept. When the subject is singular (like 'Ethics'), we add an 's' to the verb 'mean'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja "means" untuk mendefinisikan perkataan atau konsep. Apabila subjeknya tunggal (seperti Ethics), kita menambah s pada kata kerja mean.
Red means stop.
Warna merah bermaksud berhenti.
EN: In English, 'Ethics' is treated as a singular noun even though it ends in 's'. It refers to the study of moral principles.
EN: Use 'is about' to explain the main topic or purpose of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is about" untuk menjelaskan topik utama atau tujuan sesuatu perkara.
Love is about kindness.
Cinta adalah tentang kebaikan.
EN: In modern digital culture, 'ethics' is a growing topic as people worry about how AI and big data companies use their personal information.
EN: Use 'have a duty to' followed by a verb to say that someone is responsible for doing something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "have a duty to" diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk menyatakan bahawa seseorang bertanggungjawab atau berkewajipan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Parents have a duty to help their children.
Ibu bapa mempunyai tanggungjawab untuk membantu anak-anak mereka.
EN: In many modern societies, data privacy is seen as a basic right, and companies are legally required to keep user information safe.
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or explain a concept. When the subject is singular (like 'Regulation'), add an 's' to the verb 'mean'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja "means" untuk mendefinisikan perkataan atau menjelaskan konsep. Apabila subjeknya tunggal (seperti Regulation), kata kerja mean mesti ditambah s.
Red means stop.
Warna merah bermaksud berhenti.
EN: In English, 'regulation' is often used in formal contexts like law and technology, but this simple definition helps beginners understand its role in society.
EN: When the subject is singular (one thing), we add 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjeknya tunggal (satu benda), kita tambah 's' pada kata kerja (action word) dalam masa kini.
The sun keeps us warm.
Matahari membuatkan kita rasa hangat.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'regulation' often refers to government rules that protect consumers and citizens, especially in technology and finance.
EN: Use 'make' with nouns like 'laws' or 'rules' to show that something is being created or established.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "make" bersama kata nama seperti "laws" atau "rules" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu sedang digubal atau ditetapkan.
We make new rules for the game.
Kita membuat peraturan baharu untuk permainan ini.
EN: In modern English, 'data' is often used as a singular mass noun in general conversation, even though it is technically plural in formal science.
EN: To ask a question about ability or possibility, put 'can' before the subject (you) and start with a question word like 'What'.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan soalan tentang kebolehan atau kemungkinan, letakkan kata bantu "can" sebelum subjek (you) dan mulakan dengan kata tanya "What".
What can you see?
Apakah yang boleh anda lihat?
EN: In English, 'What can you do?' is a common way to ask for suggestions or to express a feeling of limited options depending on the tone.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or instruction. The subject 'You' is hidden.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberi perintah, nasihat, atau arahan. Subjek «you» telah dihilangkan.
Open your book.
Buka buku anda.
EN: In digital contexts, 'rights' often refers to 'Digital Rights' or 'Data Privacy Rights', which are legal protections for your personal information online.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give an instruction or advice. The subject 'You' is understood and omitted.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan atau nasihat. Subjek «you» telah dihilangkan.
Open the door.
Buka pintu itu.
EN: In digital contexts, 'settings' is almost always plural when referring to the menu or configuration of a device.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give advice, orders, or instructions. Use 'Be + adjective' to tell someone how to act.
Be quiet in the library.
Sila berdiam diri di dalam perpustakaan.
EN: In modern English-speaking cultures, 'data' is increasingly viewed as a personal asset, similar to money. The phrase 'be careful with' is commonly used for safety warnings regarding personal property.
EN: This sentence starts with a verb to give a suggestion or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan cadangan atau arahan. Ini dipanggil ayat perintah.
Ask your teacher for help.
Minta bantuan daripada guru anda.
EN: In Western digital culture, users are increasingly encouraged to be proactive about their data rights rather than passively accepting terms of service.
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 perkataan yang memerihalkannya (kata sifat).
The phone is new.
Telefon bimbit ini baharu.
EN: The phrase 'comes first' is used to say that something is the most important thing to consider.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'comes first' digunakan untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu adalah perkara yang paling penting dan mesti diutamakan.
Family always comes first.
Keluarga sentiasa diutamakan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Safety first' is a very common idiom used in workplaces and daily life to emphasize that avoiding danger is the top priority.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: teknologi
Dalam konteks: Banyak membantu
Dalam konteks: Privasi
Dalam konteks: Data, maklumat
Dalam konteks: Mengumpul
Dalam konteks: etika / nilai moral
Dalam konteks: Tanggungjawab, kewajipan
Dalam konteks: Melindungi
Dalam konteks: Peraturan, undang-undang
Dalam konteks: tetapan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to act with caution to avoid danger or mistakes
Mengendalikan dengan berhati-hati, berwaspada terhadap...
to be the most important thing
Paling penting, diutamakan
to inquire about something to get more information
Mengemukakan soalan, bertanya
The control panel or configuration options on a mobile device.
Tetapan telefon
Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.
Hak
A rule or law made by a government or authority to control how something is done.
Peraturan / Kawal selia