EN: Use 'be born' in the past tense (was/were born) to talk about someone's birth. Use 'on' for specific dates and 'in' for cities or countries.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan bentuk bentuk lampau 'be born' (was/were born) untuk menceritakan tentang kelahiran seseorang. Gunakan 'on' di hadapan tarikh yang khusus, dan 'in' di hadapan nama bandar atau negara.
I was born on July 20 in Taipei.
Saya dilahirkan di Taipei pada 20 Julai.
EN: In English, dates are typically written as Month-Day-Year (American style) or Day-Month-Year (British style). This sentence uses the American format. Also, when giving a location, we start with the smaller place (Ulm) and move to the larger one (Germany).
EN: Use 'love' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to talk about activities or hobbies you enjoy very much.
Bahasa Melayu: Tambahkan bentuk kata kerja -ing (gerund) selepas kata kerja love untuk menyatakan minat yang mendalam terhadap sesuatu aktiviti atau hobi.
She loves playing the piano every evening.
Dia suka bermain piano setiap malam.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'asking questions' is often seen as a sign of intelligence and curiosity, which is a key theme in the biography of scientists like Einstein.
EN: Use 'be curious about' followed by a noun or gerund to express interest in learning more about something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be curious about" yang diikuti oleh kata nama atau kata nama terbitan (gerund) untuk menyatakan minat untuk mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang sesuatu.
She is curious about different cultures.
Dia ingin tahu tentang kebudayaan yang berbeza.
EN: Einstein's curiosity is a central theme in his biography, reflecting the scientific value of questioning established ideas.
EN: Use 'not... until' to say that something didn't happen before a specific time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "not... until" untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu perkara tidak berlaku sebelum sesuatu masa yang khusus.
I didn't eat dinner until 9 PM.
Saya tidak makan malam sehinggalah pukul 9:00 malam.
EN: There is a famous anecdote that Einstein was a 'late bloomer' who didn't speak early, which encourages many parents whose children develop at different speeds.
EN: When you use the verb 'love' to talk about an activity, you can add '-ing' to the next verb (e.g., love solving, love thinking).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila anda menggunakan kata kerja 'love' untuk menceritakan tentang sesuatu aktiviti, tambahkan '-ing' pada kata kerja di belakangnya (contohnya: love solving, love thinking).
She loves playing the piano.
Dia suka bermain piano.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, Einstein is the ultimate symbol of a 'genius' who was also known for his eccentric and playful personality, such as his love for puzzles and simple lifestyle.
EN: Use 'be best known for' to describe the main reason why someone or something is famous.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be best known for" untuk menerangkan sebab utama seseorang atau sesuatu itu paling terkenal.
Italy is best known for its delicious food like pizza and pasta.
Itali paling terkenal dengan makanan yang lezat seperti piza dan pasta.
EN: The 'Theory of Relativity' is one of the two pillars of modern physics. Einstein's work is so famous that his name has become a synonym for 'genius' in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'worked as' followed by a job title to describe someone's profession or role in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "worked as" yang diikuti oleh jawatan untuk menerangkan kerjaya atau peranan seseorang pada masa lalu.
She worked as a nurse for ten years.
Dia bekerja sebagai jururawat selama sepuluh tahun.
EN: In academic and professional contexts, 'papers' refers to formal scientific articles or research documents, not just sheets of paper.
EN: Use 'for' to explain the reason why someone received an award or recognition.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'for' untuk menjelaskan sebab seseorang menerima anugerah atau pengiktirafan.
She won a gold medal for her fast running.
Dia memenangi pingat emas kerana berlari pantas.
EN: The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, given annually in several categories including Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
EN: Use 'also' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) to add more information about a person or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'also' selepas kata kerja be (seperti was) untuk menambah maklumat lanjut tentang seseorang atau sesuatu, yang bermaksud "juga".
She was also a great singer.
Dia juga seorang penyanyi yang hebat.
EN: While Einstein is famous for his intelligence, he is also remembered for his humanity and sense of humor, often seen in photos with his tongue sticking out.
EN: Use 'love + verb-ing' to talk about activities you enjoy doing very much.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "love + kata kerja -ing" untuk menceritakan tentang aktiviti yang amat anda gemari.
She loves reading books before bed.
Dia suka membaca sebelum tidur.
EN: Einstein's love for the violin is a famous part of his personal life. He once said that if he weren't a scientist, he would probably be a musician.
EN: Use 'get together' to describe people meeting to spend time with each other socially.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "get together" untuk menceritakan tentang orang yang berkumpul untuk bersosial atau meluangkan masa bersama-sama.
Let's get together for dinner this weekend.
Mari kita berkumpul untuk makan malam pada hujung minggu ini.
EN: In Western social culture, 'sharing jokes' is a common way to bond with friends and show a friendly, approachable personality.
EN: Use 'be good at' followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing to talk about things you do well. Use 'not very good at' to say you are not skillful at something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be good at" yang diikuti oleh kata nama atau kata kerja -ing untuk menyatakan perkara yang anda mahir lakukan. Untuk menyatakan perkara yang anda tidak mahir, gunakan "not very good at".
She is very good at playing the piano.
Dia sangat mahir bermain piano.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and even endearing to share small failures or hobbies that someone isn't good at, as it makes famous figures like Einstein seem more human and relatable.
EN: Use 'Although' to connect two ideas that contrast with each other. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the same sentence when we start with 'although'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Although" untuk menghubungkan dua idea yang berlawanan. Ambil perhatian bahawa dalam bahasa Inggeris, jika ayat bermula dengan "although", kita tidak lagi menggunakan "but".
Although it was raining, he went for a walk.
Walaupun hujan turun, dia tetap pergi bersiap untuk berjalan-jalan.
EN: Einstein is often portrayed as the quintessential 'absent-minded professor.' Despite his immense fame, he valued intellectual pursuits over material wealth, which is why he is described as living a 'simple life.'
EN: Use 'while' followed by a verb ending in -ing to show two actions happening at the same time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'while' yang diikuti oleh bentuk kata kerja -ing untuk menunjukkan dua perbuatan yang berlaku pada masa yang sama.
She listens to music while cleaning her room.
Dia mendengar muzik sambil membersihkan biliknya.
EN: Einstein was famous for his eccentric habits, such as not wearing socks, which reflected his focus on intellectual pursuits over social conventions.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' for specific dates (month + day) and 'in' for locations or years.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama "on" untuk tarikh yang khusus (bulan + hari), dan "in" untuk lokasi atau tahun.
My birthday is on October 5.
Hari jadi saya pada 5 Oktober.
EN: In American English, dates are typically written as Month-Day-Year, which is the format used in this sentence.
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about a person or thing that belongs to a top group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "one of the + kata sifat darjah penghabisan + kata nama jamak" untuk menceritakan bahawa seseorang atau sesuatu itu tergolong dalam kumpulan yang terbaik.
She is one of the best students in our class.
Dia merupakan salah seorang murid terbaik dalam kelas kami.
EN: Einstein is a global icon of intelligence. In English, calling someone 'an Einstein' is a common way to say they are very smart (though sometimes used sarcastically).
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar actions (verbs) performed by the same subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menyambungkan dua perbuatan (kata kerja) serupa yang dilakukan oleh subjek yang sama.
She likes to read books and listen to music.
Dia suka membaca buku dan mendengar muzik.
EN: Einstein is a global symbol of intelligence. The phrase 'love of learning' highlights a value highly respected in many cultures, especially in academic and scientific communities.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Ingin tahu tentang sesuatu dan mahu mempelajari lebih lanjut.
Dalam konteks: Teori; sepotong pandangan yang bersistem untuk menjelaskan fenomena alam.
Dalam konteks: Ahli sains; orang yang menjalankan penyelidikan sains.
Dalam konteks: Bersantai; berehat untuk meredakan tekanan.
Dalam konteks: Ringkas; tidak rumit atau tidak mewah.
Dalam konteks: Kreatif; mampu menghasilkan idea-idea baharu.
Dalam konteks: Meraikan, atau dalam konteks ini bermaksud memuji dan mengagumi.
Dalam konteks: Teka-teki; soalan atau masalah yang memerlukan pemikiran untuk diselesaikan.
Dalam konteks: Terkenal; diketahui ramai orang.
Dalam konteks: Pengetahuan; maklumat yang diperoleh melalui pembelajaran atau pengalaman.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
famous for a particular quality or achievement
paling dikenali kerana...
to meet in order to spend time with each other
berkumpul, mengadakan pertemuan
to be able to do something well
mahir dalam...
to live without many possessions or complicated needs
menjalani kehidupan yang ringkas