EN: Using '-ing' at the start of a phrase can describe an ongoing action or a title for an activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan kata kerja "-ing" pada permulaan frasa boleh menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung atau sebagai tajuk untuk sesuatu aktiviti.
Playing soccer with friends.
Bermain bola sepak bersama rakan-rakan.
EN: In American schools, the 'cafeteria' is a central social hub where students eat and interact. 'Getting lunch' often implies the process of going through a service line to pick out food.
EN: Use 'are' when talking about more than one person or thing (plural subject).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah dua orang atau lebih (majmuk), kata kerja yang digunakan ialah "are".
The students are in the classroom.
Pelajar-pelajar berada di dalam bilik darjah.
EN: In many Western schools, the cafeteria is a central social hub where students gather not just to eat, but to socialize between classes.
EN: Using 'Step' followed by a number is a common way to list instructions or sequences. In English, the number usually comes after the noun to name a specific point in a process.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan "Step" diikuti dengan nombor ialah cara biasa untuk menyenaraikan arahan atau langkah. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, nombor biasanya diletakkan selepas kata nama untuk menunjukkan langkah tertentu dalam proses.
Step two.
Langkah kedua.
EN: In English instructions, 'Step one' is often used to start a sequence, similar to 'First' or 'Firstly'.
EN: Use 'and' to join two people or things as a plural subject. When the subject is plural (like Jamie and Oliver), use the base form of the verb (check) without adding '-s'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua orang atau benda sebagai subjek majmuk. Apabila subjek ialah majmuk (seperti Jamie dan Oliver), kata kerja menggunakan bentuk asas (check), tanpa perlu tambah "-s".
Tom and Sarah eat lunch together.
Tom dan Sarah makan tengah hari bersama-sama.
EN: In many modern schools, students use mobile apps or school websites to check the daily lunch menu and manage their meal accounts.
EN: Use 'be going to' to talk about plans or intentions for the near future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be going to" untuk membincangkan perkara yang dirancang atau hasrat untuk dilakukan dalam masa terdekat.
What are you going to eat?
Apa yang awak rancang untuk makan?
EN: In a school cafeteria, 'get' is commonly used instead of 'buy' or 'order' because students often use meal plans or pre-paid cards rather than cash.
EN: Use 'be going to' followed by a verb to talk about your plans or intentions in the near future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be going to" diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk menerangkan perkara yang anda rancang atau hasrat untuk lakukan dalam masa terdekat.
I'm going to eat an apple.
Saya bercadang untuk makan sebiji epal.
EN: In Western school cafeterias, 'wraps' (tortillas filled with ingredients) are a common healthy alternative to sandwiches or burgers. Tofu is often offered as a vegetarian option.
EN: Using numbers after the word 'Step' creates a label for a sequence. In English, we often use cardinal numbers (one, two, three) for steps, but they translate to ordinal meanings (first, second, third) in Chinese.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan nombor selepas perkataan "Step" menghasilkan label untuk urutan. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kita biasanya meletakkan nombor kardinal (one, two, three) terus selepas Step, tetapi dalam terjemahan bahasa Melayu, ia sepadan dengan nombor ordinal (pertama, kedua, ketiga).
Step three.
Langkah ketiga.
EN: In English-speaking environments, instructions and recipes are almost always broken down into numbered 'Steps' to make them easy to follow.
EN: The phrase 'get in' means to enter or join a specific line or place. In this context, it describes the action of joining a queue.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "get in" bermaksud masuk atau menyertai barisan atau tempat tertentu. Dalam konteks ini, ia menerangkan tindakan menyertai barisan.
Please get in the line behind me.
Sila beratur di belakang saya.
EN: In American schools, 'getting in the lunch line' is a daily routine where students queue up to receive their meals from cafeteria staff.
EN: Use 'Here is' (or the contraction 'Here's') to point out or give something to someone nearby.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here is" (atau bentuk ringkas "Here's") untuk menunjukkan atau memberikan sesuatu kepada seseorang di sekeliling anda.
Here's your water.
Ini air untuk awak.
EN: In American school cafeterias, students typically pick up a plastic tray at the beginning of the line to hold their food, utensils, and milk.
EN: 'Thanks' is a common, informal way to express gratitude. It is a shortened version of 'Thank you'.
Bahasa Melayu: "Thanks" ialah cara yang biasa dan tidak formal untuk menyatakan terima kasih. Ia adalah bentuk ringkas bagi "Thank you".
Thanks for the help.
Terima kasih atas bantuan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very important to say 'thanks' or 'thank you' even for small gestures, such as someone handing you a tray or utensils in a cafeteria.
EN: Use 'Here are' followed by a plural noun to point out or give multiple things to someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here are" diikuti dengan kata nama jamak untuk menunjukkan atau memberikan beberapa item kepada seseorang.
Here are your keys.
Ini kunci anda.
EN: In Western school cafeterias, students often pick up their own trays and utensils at the start of the lunch line before receiving food.
EN: When using 'Step' followed by a number, it indicates a sequence or a specific stage in a process. In English, we often use the cardinal number (one, two, three) after the noun to function as an ordinal meaning.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila 'Step' diikuti dengan nombor, ia menunjukkan urutan atau peringkat tertentu dalam proses. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, kita sering menggunakan nombor kardinal (1, 2, 3) selepas kata nama untuk menyampaikan makna nombor ordinal (pertama, kedua, ketiga).
Step five.
Langkah kelima
EN: In English instructions or tutorials, 'Step' followed by a number is the standard way to organize information clearly. It helps the listener follow a sequence of actions.
EN: The verb 'tell' is used to give information to someone. In the present tense, we add '-s' (tells) when the subject is one person like Jamie.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "tell" digunakan untuk memberikan maklumat kepada seseorang. Dalam kala kini, apabila subjek ialah seorang seperti Jamie, kita tambah "-s" (tells) selepas kata kerja.
Oliver tells the teacher a story.
Oliver memberitahu guru sebuah cerita.
EN: In American schools, students often have a few options for their main dish and side dishes. It is polite to say 'please' when telling the worker your choice.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' as a polite way to order food or ask for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can I have...?" sebagai cara yang sopan untuk menempah makanan atau meminta sesuatu.
Can I have a glass of water, please?
Bolehkah saya minta segelas air?
EN: Mac and cheese is a very common comfort food in American schools and homes, often served as a main dish or a side.
EN: The word 'Sure' is a common, informal way to say 'Yes' or 'Of course' when agreeing to a request or answering a question.
Bahasa Melayu: "Sure" ialah ungkapan tidak formal yang biasa digunakan untuk bermaksud "Ya" atau "Sudah tentu" apabila bersetuju dengan permintaan seseorang atau menjawab soalan.
Can you help me? Sure.
Bolehkah awak tolong saya? Sudah tentu.
EN: In American English, 'Sure' is very frequently used in service industry settings (like a school cafeteria) to show a friendly and helpful attitude.
EN: Use 'What would you like for...' to politely ask someone about their choice or preference regarding a specific meal or part of a meal.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What would you like for..." untuk bertanya dengan sopan tentang pilihan atau keutamaan seseorang untuk hidangan tertentu atau sebahagian hidangan.
What would you like for breakfast?
Apa yang anda mahu untuk sarapan?
EN: In American school cafeterias, a standard meal often includes a main dish (entrée) and a specific number of side dishes, such as vegetables, fruit, or a salad.
EN: Using 'Step' followed by a number is a common way to list instructions or stages in a process.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan "Step" diikuti dengan nombor ialah cara biasa untuk menyenaraikan arahan atau peringkat dalam proses.
Step five.
Langkah kelima.
EN: In English instructions, steps are often presented as 'Step + Number'. This is a standard way to organize a sequence of events.
EN: When the subject is a single person (he, she, it, or a name like Oliver), we add '-s' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah orang ketiga tunggal (dia, dia, ia, atau nama seperti Oliver), kita tambah "-s" selepas kata kerja dalam kala kini.
He follows the teacher.
Dia mengikuti guru.
EN: The phrase 'follow someone's lead' means to do the same thing that someone else has just done, especially in a new or confusing situation like a school cafeteria line.
EN: Use 'I'll take...' when making a quick decision or ordering food in a restaurant or cafeteria.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I'll take..." (Saya ambil...) apabila membuat keputusan cepat atau menempah makanan di restoran atau kantin.
I'll take the chicken sandwich, please.
Saya minta sandwic ayam, ya.
EN: In American school cafeterias, a standard meal often includes a main dish and two 'side dishes' like vegetables or fruit.
EN: 'Okay' is an interjection used to express agreement, acceptance, or to signal that you understand what someone has said.
Bahasa Melayu: "Okay" ialah kata seru yang digunakan untuk menyatakan persetujuan, penerimaan, atau untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda telah memahami apa yang dikatakan oleh orang lain.
Okay, I will see you later.
Baiklah, jumpa lagi nanti.
EN: 'Okay' is one of the most common words in the English language and is used globally. In a school cafeteria setting, it is a polite and quick way to acknowledge a worker's statement.
EN: This is a fixed expression used when handing something to someone. It does not follow the standard subject-verb-object order.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ungkapan tetap yang digunakan apabila menyerahkan sesuatu kepada seseorang. Ia tidak mengikut pola ayat subjek-kata kerja-objek yang standard.
Here is your change.
Ini wang baki untuk anda.
EN: This phrase is very common in service industry settings (like a cafeteria or shop) or between friends when sharing items. It's more casual than 'Here you are'.
EN: In English, when listing a sequence of actions, we use 'Step' followed by a cardinal number (1, 2, 3...) to function as an ordinal indicator (First, Second, Third...).
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila menyenaraikan urutan tindakan, kita menggunakan "Step" diikuti dengan nombor kardinal (1, 2, 3...) untuk menunjukkan urutan, yang fungsinya sama dengan nombor ordinal (pertama, kedua, ketiga...).
Step one: Open the door.
Langkah pertama: Buka pintu.
EN: In instructional writing or storytelling, 'Step' followed by a number is a common way to break down complex tasks into manageable parts.
EN: Use 'pay with' followed by a payment method (like cash, cards, or apps) to say how you are giving money for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "pay with" diikuti dengan kaedah pembayaran (seperti tunai, kad, atau aplikasi) untuk menyatakan cara anda membayar.
I pay with cash at the market.
Saya membayar dengan tunai di pasar.
EN: In many modern schools, student ID cards function like debit cards. Parents can add money to the account online, and students simply tap their cards to pay for meals.
EN: The phrase 'be out of' means to have no more of something left. Adding 'almost' shows that you still have a little bit, but it is nearly gone.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "be out of" bermaksud kehabisan sesuatu. Menambah "almost" (hampir) menunjukkan masih ada sedikit lagi, tetapi hampir habis.
We are almost out of milk.
Susu kami hampir habis.
EN: In many modern schools, students use prepaid student ID cards to buy lunch. This sentence reflects a common situation where students need to monitor their balance and ask parents to 'top up' or add more money to the card.
EN: The word 'just' is used with the past tense to show that an action happened a very short time ago.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "just" digunakan dengan kata kerja lampau untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tindakan berlaku sejurus sebelum ini.
I just finished my homework.
Saya baru sahaja siap menulis kerja rumah.
EN: In many modern schools, students use prepaid student ID cards to buy lunch. Parents can 'add' or 'top up' money to these accounts online or at a kiosk.
EN: Using numbers to indicate a sequence or steps in a process.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan nombor untuk menunjukkan urutan atau langkah dalam proses.
Step one.
Langkah pertama.
EN: In English, when listing steps, it is common to use 'Step' followed by a cardinal number (1, 2, 3) or an ordinal number (First, Second, Third).
EN: The phrase 'to + verb' (infinitive) can be used after a noun to describe its purpose or what it is for.
Bahasa Melayu: "to + kata kerja" (infinitif) boleh diletakkan selepas kata nama untuk menerangkan kegunaan atau tujuan kata nama tersebut.
I need a pen to write.
Saya perlukan sebatang pen untuk menulis.
EN: In school cafeterias, finding a seat can be a social activity. Students often look for places where their friends are already sitting.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one person or thing exists in a certain place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "There are" untuk menyatakan bahawa lebih daripada satu orang atau benda wujud di tempat tertentu.
There are three apples on the table.
Terdapat tiga biji epal di atas meja.
EN: In school cafeterias, finding a seat can be competitive during peak hours, so pointing out available seats to a friend is a common helpful gesture.
EN: In casual English, people often use single adjectives like 'Great' as a complete sentence to show agreement or satisfaction. It is a shorter way of saying 'That is great.'
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris harian, orang sering menggunakan kata adjektif tunggal seperti 'Great' sebagai ayat lengkap untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau kepuasan. Ini ialah cara ringkas untuk menyebut "That is great."
Good.
Bagus.
EN: Using 'Great' is a very common way to respond positively in American English. It shows enthusiasm and confirms that you are happy with the situation, such as finding a place to sit.
EN: In English, the word 'Step' followed by a number is used to label a sequence. When translating to Chinese, it is common to use the ordinal form (e.g., 'First step', 'Second step').
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, perkataan 'Step' diikuti dengan nombor digunakan untuk menandakan urutan. Apabila diterjemahkan ke bahasa Melayu, biasanya digunakan bentuk ordinal (contohnya: "Langkah pertama", "Langkah kedua").
Step one.
Langkah pertama.
EN: In instructional materials or recipes, 'Step' is the standard way to break down a process into manageable parts.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to describe a current action or a general fact. The word 'enjoy' means to get pleasure from something.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala kini mudah digunakan di sini untuk menerangkan tindakan semasa atau fakta umum. Perkataan "enjoy" bermaksud mendapat keseronokan daripada sesuatu (menikmati/menyukai).
I enjoy my coffee.
Saya menikmati kopi saya.
EN: In school settings, 'lunch' is a social time where students sit together. Using 'enjoy' suggests a positive atmosphere during the meal.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a singular person or thing with an adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menerangkan orang atau benda tunggal dengan kata adjektif.
The apple is sweet.
Epal ini manis.
EN: In Western school cafeterias, wraps are a common healthy alternative to sandwiches or burgers, often including vegetarian options like tofu.
EN: Use 'How is...' to ask for someone's opinion or the condition of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How is..." untuk bertanya pendapat seseorang atau keadaan sesuatu.
How's the weather today?
Macam mana cuaca hari ini?
EN: In casual English, 'How's your [something]?' is a very common way to start a small talk or check in on a friend's experience.
EN: Use 'It's' (It is) followed by an adjective to describe the quality or state of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It's" (It is) diikuti dengan kata adjektif untuk menerangkan kualiti atau keadaan sesuatu.
It's very cold.
Cuaca sungguh sejuk.
EN: 'Yummy' is a casual and friendly word often used by children, but it is also very common among adults in informal settings like a school cafeteria to show genuine enjoyment of food.
EN: Ordinal numbers (first, second, third...) are used to show the order or sequence of things. In titles or steps, the word 'Step' is followed by a number to indicate the specific stage in a process.
Bahasa Melayu: Nombor ordinal (pertama, kedua, ketiga...) digunakan untuk menunjukkan susunan atau urutan. Dalam tajuk atau langkah, perkataan "Step" diikuti dengan nombor digunakan untuk menunjukkan peringkat tertentu dalam proses.
Step nine.
Langkah kesembilan
EN: In English instructions or recipes, steps are often numbered to make the process clear and easy to follow.
EN: The phrasal verb 'clean up' means to make a place tidy or to remove dirt and mess.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja "clean up" bermaksud mengemas tempat atau membersihkan kekotoran.
Please clean up your room.
Sila kemas bilik awak.
EN: In many Western schools, students are expected to clean up their own trays and trash in the cafeteria as a sign of responsibility and respect for the shared space.
EN: Use 'Do you want...' to politely ask if someone needs something or wants to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you want..." untuk bertanya dengan sopan sama ada seseorang memerlukan sesuatu atau ingin melakukan sesuatu.
Do you want some water?
Adakah anda mahu minum air?
EN: In school cafeterias, it is common for friends to offer help to each other, especially when carrying heavy trays or cleaning up.
EN: The word 'No' is used to answer a question or decline an offer in a simple way.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "No" digunakan untuk menjawab soalan atau menolak tawaran dengan cara yang mudah.
No, thank you.
Tidak, terima kasih.
EN: In English, saying 'No' directly can sometimes sound blunt. In this context, 奥利弗 (Oliver) follows it with 'I got it. Thanks' to show he is being polite while declining help.
EN: The phrase 'I got it' is commonly used in spoken English to mean 'I can handle this' or 'I understand.' Although it uses the past tense of 'get,' it often refers to a present situation where someone is taking responsibility for a task.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "I got it" sering digunakan dalam bahasa Inggeris pertuturan untuk bermaksud "Saya boleh uruskan" atau "Saya faham". Walaupun ia menggunakan bentuk lampau bagi get, ia biasanya merujuk kepada situasi semasa di mana seseorang sedang bertanggungjawab untuk menguruskan sesuatu tugas.
Don't worry about the door, I got it.
Jangan risau tentang pintu itu, saya yang buka.
EN: In Western culture, people often value independence. Saying 'I got it' is a polite way to show you are capable of doing something yourself, like carrying a tray or solving a problem, without needing extra help.
EN: 'Thanks' is a casual way to say 'Thank you'. It is used to show appreciation when someone gives you something or helps you.
Bahasa Melayu: "Thanks" ialah cara tidak formal untuk menyebut "Thank you". Ia digunakan untuk menunjukkan penghargaan apabila seseorang memberikan sesuatu atau menolong anda.
Thanks for the help.
Terima kasih atas bantuan anda.
EN: In a school cafeteria or any service situation, it is common and polite to say 'Thanks' or 'Thank you' after receiving items like trays or utensils.
EN: In English, when listing a sequence of actions or instructions, we use the word 'Step' followed by a number to organize the information clearly.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, apabila menyenaraikan urutan tindakan atau arahan, kita menggunakan perkataan "Step" diikuti dengan nombor untuk menyusun maklumat dengan jelas.
Step one: Open the box.
Langkah pertama: Buka kotak.
EN: In English instructions, 'Step' followed by a cardinal number (1, 2, 3) is commonly used to represent ordinal positions (First, Second, Third).
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions that happen at the same time. The part after 'when' tells us the time something else happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "when" untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang berlaku pada masa yang sama. Bahagian selepas "when" memberitahu kita masa apabila perkara lain berlaku.
I go home when the class ends.
Apabila kelas tamat, saya pulang ke rumah.
EN: In many schools, a bell signifies the end of a lunch period or the start of the next class, prompting students to move quickly.
EN: In casual conversation, English speakers often drop the subject and verb (e.g., 'That was a...') to make the sentence shorter and more direct.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan harian, penutur bahasa Inggeris sering menggugurkan subjek dan kata kerja (contohnya: 'That was a...'), menjadikan ayat lebih ringkas dan terus.
Good job.
Bagus dilakukan.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, it is polite to briefly comment on the quality of the meal to your dining companion after eating.
EN: This is a shortened question. In casual English, speakers often drop 'Shall we meet at the' to make the sentence faster and more natural.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah soalan yang dipendekkan. Dalam bahasa Inggeris harian, penutur sering menggugurkan "Shall we meet at the" (Bolehkah kita berjumpa di) untuk menjadikan ayat lebih ringkas dan semula jadi.
Same place tomorrow?
Tempat yang sama esok?
EN: In Western culture, 'Same time tomorrow?' is a common way to suggest maintaining a routine with a friend, showing that you enjoyed their company.
EN: In English conversation, we often omit words that were just mentioned to avoid repetition. Here, 'It was' means 'It was a great lunch', and 'of course' means 'of course we can meet at the same time tomorrow'.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan bahasa Inggeris, kita sering menggugurkan perkataan yang baru sahaja disebut untuk mengelakkan pengulangan. "It was" di sini bermaksud "Itu sememangnya makan tengah hari yang lazat", manakala "of course" bermaksud "sudah tentu boleh jumpa pada masa yang sama esok".
Was the movie good? It was.
Adakah filem itu menarik? Ya, memang menarik.
EN: In Western school culture, students often have a routine of eating with the same group of friends at the same time and place every day. 'Same time tomorrow?' is a common way to confirm this social routine.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: kantin
Dalam konteks: menu
Dalam konteks: dulang, bekas rata untuk meletakkan makanan dan peralatan makan
Dalam konteks: peralatan makan
Dalam konteks: pilihan
Dalam konteks: hidangan sampingan
Dalam konteks: lazat, sangat sedap
Dalam konteks: sedap
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To stand in a queue to wait for something.
Beratur
To have no money left.
Kehabisan wang, tiada wang lagi
To do the same thing that someone else has just done.
Mengikut jejak langkah seseorang, mencontohi tindakan seseorang
A suggestion to meet again at the same time on the following day.
Waktu yang sama esok