EN: The phrase 'make history' is a common idiom used to describe doing something very important that will be remembered for a long time.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'make history' ialah simpulan bahasa yang biasa digunakan untuk menerangkan perbuatan yang sangat penting dan akan dikenang lama, iaitu 'mencipta sejarah'.
The young scientist made history by finding a cure.
Saintis muda itu mencipta sejarah kerana menemui penawar penyakit tersebut.
EN: In sports journalism, 'making history' often refers to breaking a long-standing record or being the first/youngest to achieve a specific milestone.
EN: Use the past tense form of a verb (like 'won' instead of 'win') to talk about actions that finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk kala lampau kata kerja (seperti 'won' dan bukannya 'win') untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu.
She won the gold medal last year.
Dia memenangi pingat emas tahun lepas.
EN: In sports reporting, 'indoor' athletics refers to events held in a roofed stadium, which usually has a smaller track (200m) compared to outdoor stadiums (400m).
EN: Use 'the' + adjective ending in '-est' to describe the 'most' of something in a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'the' + kata adjektif yang berakhir dengan '-est' untuk menerangkan 'paling...' bagi seseorang atau sesuatu dalam kumpulan.
She is the tallest student in the class.
Dia ialah pelajar paling tinggi dalam kelas.
EN: In sports journalism, the word 'ever' is frequently used to emphasize that a record is the best in all of history, not just for the current season.
EN: To talk about age, use the pattern: [Subject] + [be verb] + [number] + [years old].
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila bercakap tentang umur, gunakan pola: [Subjek] + [kata kerja be] + [angka] + [years old].
My sister is 10 years old.
Adik perempuan saya berumur 10 tahun.
EN: In English, you can say 'He is 17' or 'He is 17 years old'. Both are correct, but 'He is 17 years' (without 'old') is incorrect.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' to indicate a specific location or institution where someone studies or works.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama 'at' untuk menunjukkan lokasi atau institusi tertentu di mana seseorang belajar atau bekerja.
She is a teacher at a small school.
Dia bekerja sebagai guru di sebuah sekolah kecil.
EN: In the U.S., high school typically includes grades 9 through 12 (ages 14-18). It is common for student-athletes to represent their schools in national competitions.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'to + kata kerja dasar' (infinitif) untuk menerangkan tujuan atau sebab seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
I went to the store to buy some milk.
Saya pergi ke kedai untuk membeli susu.
EN: In the US, student-athletes often receive permission to miss school for major national or international competitions, as these are seen as significant educational and personal achievements.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' to show the amount of time it takes to complete an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama 'in' untuk menunjukkan tempoh masa yang diambil untuk menyelesaikan sesuatu tindakan.
I can finish my homework in thirty minutes.
Saya boleh menyiapkan kerja rumah dalam masa tiga puluh minit.
EN: In sports reporting, times are read with 'point' for decimals. For example, 44.24 is read as 'forty-four point two four'.
EN: The word 'beat' is the past tense of 'beat'. It means to do better than a previous score or record.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'beat' di sini digunakan dalam kala lampau (bentuk asalnya juga beat). Maksudnya ialah 'mengalahkan' atau 'melebihi' skor atau rekod sebelumnya.
She beat her own best time in the race.
Dia memecahkan rekod peribadinya dalam pertandingan itu.
EN: In sports journalism, 'breaking' or 'beating' a record is a common way to describe a historic achievement. The word 'record' is used across many fields, but is most prominent in athletics.
EN: Use 'held' (the past tense of 'hold') to describe keeping or maintaining a specific status or record in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'held' (kala lampau bagi 'hold') untuk menerangkan pengekalan atau pemeliharaan sesuatu keadaan atau rekod tertentu pada masa lalu.
She held the world record for three years.
Dia memegang rekod dunia selama tiga tahun.
EN: Ethiopia is famous for producing world-class long-distance and middle-distance runners, often dominating events like the 800m and 1500m.
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions or states that happened at the same time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'when' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan atau keadaan yang berlaku pada masa yang sama pada masa lalu.
I was happy when I saw the gift.
Saya gembira apabila saya melihat hadiah itu.
EN: In English-speaking countries, age is often mentioned to highlight early achievements, especially in sports where 'youngest' records are highly celebrated.
EN: Use the 'be + verb-ing' pattern to describe actions that are happening now or during this period of time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'be + kata kerja-ing' untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku sekarang atau yang berterusan dalam tempoh ini.
She is learning English this year.
Dia sedang belajar bahasa Inggeris tahun ini.
EN: In English, when talking about age, it is common to omit the words 'years old' (e.g., 'at 17' instead of 'at 17 years old') in casual or news contexts.
EN: Use the past tense form 'won' (the past of 'win') to talk about events that finished in the past, such as a sports competition.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk kala lampau 'won' (kala lampau bagi 'win') untuk menerangkan peristiwa yang telah selesai, seperti perlawanan sukan.
She won the gold medal last year.
Dia memenangi pingat emas tahun lepas.
EN: In international sports competitions like the Olympics or World Championships, the top three finishers receive gold, silver, and bronze medals respectively.
EN: Use 'at' to talk about a specific point or location in time or space.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at' untuk menerangkan titik atau lokasi tertentu dalam masa atau ruang.
The bus stops at the corner.
Bas berhenti di sudut jalan.
EN: In sports commentary, 'first place' is a common term for the leader, and 'halfway point' is used to describe the middle of a race, which is a critical moment for strategy.
EN: Use the past tense of verbs to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past. 'Ran' is the past form of 'run', and 'took' is the past form of 'take'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kala lampau kata kerja untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku dan selesai pada masa lalu. 'Ran' ialah kala lampau bagi 'run', dan 'took' ialah kala lampau bagi 'take'.
She ran to the park and took a photo.
Dia berlari ke taman dan mengambil sekeping gambar.
EN: In sports commentary, 'take the lead' is a common idiom meaning to move into the first position during a race or competition.
EN: The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. For the verb 'win', the past tense form is 'won'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala lampau mudah digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa lalu. Kata kerja 'win' (menang) dalam kala lampau ialah 'won'.
She won the gold medal last year.
Dia memenangi pingat emas tahun lepas.
EN: In international sports competitions, the top three finishers receive gold, silver, and bronze medals respectively. 'Bronze' represents third place.
EN: Use 'talked about' to describe a conversation or speech regarding a specific topic in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'talked about' untuk menerangkan perbualan atau ucapan mengenai topik tertentu pada masa lalu.
She talked about her favorite books.
Dia bercakap tentang buku kegemarannya.
EN: In sports journalism, athletes are often praised for their 'achievements' rather than just 'winning', emphasizing their hard work and the significance of the record broken.
EN: Use 'He said (that)...' to report what someone else said in the past. The word 'that' is often omitted in casual speech.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'He said (that)...' untuk melaporkan apa yang dikatakan oleh seseorang pada masa lalu. Dalam pertuturan, kata hubung 'that' selalunya digugurkan.
She said she was tired.
Dia berkata dia letih.
EN: In sports, 'the favorite' refers to the person or team that most people expect to win. Being an underdog (not the favorite) and winning is a popular theme in sports news.
EN: The word 'that' is often omitted after verbs like 'believe', 'say', or 'think' when connecting two ideas.
Bahasa Melayu: Selepas kata kerja seperti 'believe' (percaya), 'say' (berkata) atau 'think' (berfikir), kata hubung 'that' selalunya digugurkan apabila menghubungkan dua idea.
I think he is a good runner.
Saya fikir dia seorang pelari yang hebat.
EN: In sports interviews, athletes often use 'have a chance' to show humble confidence, suggesting they believe in their ability without being overconfident.
EN: The word 'said' is used to report what someone else stated. In English, we often omit the word 'that' after 'said' when speaking informally.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'said' digunakan untuk melaporkan apa yang dikatakan oleh seseorang. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, 'said' selalunya diikuti dengan pengguguran kata hubung 'that' untuk menjadikan ayat lebih ringkas.
Mom said dinner is ready.
Ibu berkata makan malam sudah siap.
EN: In sports, it is common for competitors to show respect by praising each other's 'talent' or 'potential', reflecting good sportsmanship.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that will happen in the future or to make predictions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menerangkan perkara yang akan berlaku pada masa hadapan atau untuk membuat ramalan.
He will be a famous doctor one day.
Dia akan menjadi doktor terkenal suatu hari nanti.
EN: In sports journalism, describing an athlete as having a 'bright future' is a common way to highlight young talent who has just achieved a major breakthrough.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kejohanan; perlawanan kejuaraan
Dalam konteks: olahraga balapan dan padang
Dalam konteks: rekod
Dalam konteks: pingat
Dalam konteks: separuh jalan; pertengahan
Dalam konteks: kedudukan mendahului
Dalam konteks: pencapaian; kejayaan
Dalam konteks: calon paling dijangka menang
Dalam konteks: bakat; kebolehan semula jadi
Dalam konteks: masa depan; prospek
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To do something important that has not been done before and will be remembered.
Mencipta sejarah
To stop working or attending school for a period of time in order to do something else.
Mengambil cuti; meluangkan masa
To move into the first position in a race or competition.
Mendahului
A future that is likely to be successful and full of opportunities.
Masa depan yang cerah
The sport of competing in track and field events, including running, jumping, and throwing.
Olahraga
The competitor or team that is expected to win a race or contest.
Pilihan utama / Calon kegemaran
Track and field events held inside a roofed building, typically on a 200-meter track.
Olahraga dalam dewan