EN: Use 'is getting + adjective' to describe a change that is happening right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is getting + adjective' untuk menerangkan perubahan yang sedang berlaku atau perubahan keadaan.
The weather is getting cold.
Cuaca semakin menjadi sejuk.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Stone Soup' is a famous folk story about sharing. The phrase 'getting better' is often used to encourage others during a collaborative task like cooking.
EN: Use 'had + past participle' (had heard) to talk about something that happened before another action in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'had + past participle' (had heard) untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang telah berlaku sebelum sesuatu tindakan lain pada masa lalu.
He had finished his homework before his mom came home.
Dia telah menyiapkan kerja rumahnya sebelum ibunya pulang ke rumah.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to offer help in a friendly way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Can I...?' untuk meminta kebenaran atau menawarkan bantuan dengan mesra.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya buka tingkap?
EN: In many cultures, contributing food to a communal meal is a sign of friendship and community spirit, often referred to as a 'potluck' style of sharing.
EN: Use 'The more..., the better...' to show that when one thing increases, the result or quality also increases.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'The more..., the better...' untuk menunjukkan bahawa apabila sesuatu meningkat, hasil atau kualiti juga akan meningkat (semakin... semakin...).
The more you practice, the better you speak.
Semakin banyak kamu berlatih, semakin baik kamu bercakap.
EN: The phrase reflects the central theme of 'Stone Soup,' a traditional folk story about how cooperation and sharing benefit the entire community.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions that happen one after another or at the same time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang berlaku berturut-turut atau pada masa yang sama.
He sat down and opened his book.
Dia duduk dan membuka bukunya.
EN: In many Western stories, 'herbs from the garden' signifies freshness and a personal touch in cooking, reflecting a tradition of home gardening.
EN: Use 'Every' followed by a singular noun to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to many things, the verb that follows must be singular (e.g., 'needs' instead of 'need').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Every' diikuti kata nama tunggal untuk menerangkan setiap ahli dalam kumpulan. Walaupun ia merujuk kepada banyak objek, kata kerja selepasnya mesti menggunakan bentuk tunggal (contohnya gunakan 'needs' dan bukan 'need').
Every student has a book.
Setiap pelajar mempunyai sebuah buku.
EN: 'Here you go' is a very common phrase used when handing something to someone. 'Dear' is a term of endearment often used by older people or family members to show kindness.
EN: Use 'Looked' and 'Smelled' to describe how something seems to your senses. These are followed by adjectives.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Looked' (kelihatan) dan 'Smelled' (berbau) untuk menerangkan bagaimana sesuatu dirasakan oleh deria. Ia biasanya diikuti oleh kata adjektif.
The cake tasted sweet.
Kek ini terasa manis.
EN: Use 'Come and [verb]' to invite someone to do an action immediately.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Come and [kata kerja]' untuk menjemput seseorang melakukan sesuatu tindakan dengan segera.
Come and eat your dinner!
Mari makan malam kamu sekarang!
EN: In many cultures, sharing a meal from a large pot symbolizes community and friendship. The phrase 'Come and get it' is a common, informal way to announce that food is served.
EN: Use 'give [something] to [someone]' to show who receives an object. It is a common way to describe sharing or moving things.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'give [sesuatu] to [seseorang]' untuk menunjukkan siapa yang menerima objek. Ini adalah cara biasa untuk menerangkan perkongsian atau pemindahan barang.
I gave the book to my sister.
Saya memberikan buku ini kepada adik perempuan saya.
EN: Sitting in a circle is a common way to represent equality and community in many cultures, especially during storytelling or sharing meals.
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to show who is receiving something or who the intended person is.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi 'for' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan siapa yang menerima sesuatu atau untuk siapa sesuatu itu, iaitu 'untuk seseorang'.
This gift is for you.
Hadiah ini untuk kamu.
EN: In storytelling, repeating a sentence structure (Parallelism) helps build rhythm and emphasizes the fairness of sharing with everyone.
EN: Use 'the most + adjective' to describe something that is number one in a group. Use 'I have ever + past participle' to talk about your life experience until now.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'the most + adjective' untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang berada di tempat pertama dalam kumpulan. Gabungkan dengan 'I have ever + past participle' untuk menyatakan pengalaman hidup sehingga masa kini.
This is the most beautiful movie I have ever seen!
Ini filem paling cantik yang pernah saya tonton!
EN: This sentence refers to the classic 'Stone Soup' fable, which teaches that when everyone contributes a small amount, the whole community benefits. It highlights the value of sharing over individual resources.
EN: Use 'did not' + 'base verb' to talk about things that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'did not' + 'kata kerja dasar' untuk menerangkan perkara yang tidak berlaku pada masa lalu.
I did not eat the cake.
Saya tidak makan kek itu.
EN: This sentence reflects the moral of the 'Stone Soup' fable, emphasizing that community and generosity are more important than the physical object itself.
EN: Use 'When' to talk about things that are always true or happen regularly. In this pattern, we use the present tense in both parts of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'When' untuk menerangkan perkara yang sentiasa benar atau berlaku secara tetap. Dalam ayat jenis ini, kedua-dua bahagian ayat menggunakan bentuk kini.
When you heat ice, it melts.
Apabila anda memanaskan ais, ia akan cair.
EN: This sentence reflects a common Western moral theme in children's stories: the 'Stone Soup' concept, where community sharing leads to abundance for everyone.
EN: Use 'I think I will' to express a decision made at the moment of speaking or a future intention.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I think I will' untuk menyatakan keputusan yang dibuat pada masa bercakap atau niat untuk masa hadapan.
I think I will go to the park tomorrow.
Saya rasa saya akan pergi ke taman esok.
EN: The phrase 'Stone Soup' is a famous folk story theme where strangers each contribute a small amount of food to transform a plain pot of water with a stone into a delicious meal, symbolizing the power of sharing and community.
EN: Using multiple adjectives at the end of a sentence to describe how someone feels or looks.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan beberapa kata adjektif di hujung ayat untuk menerangkan perasaan atau keadaan seseorang.
The children went to bed, tired and sleepy.
Kanak-kanak itu pergi tidur, berasa letih dan mengantuk.
EN: The phrase 'The End' is the standard way to signal the conclusion of a children's story or fairy tale in English-speaking cultures.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan, sangat baik
Dalam konteks: secubit (jumlah yang dipegang dengan hujung jari)
Dalam konteks: herba, tumbuhan ubatan
Dalam konteks: mengacau (kata kerja lampau)
Dalam konteks: sangat baik, hebat
Dalam konteks: lazat, sedap
Dalam konteks: merasai, mencuba (past participle)
Dalam konteks: berkongsi, perkongsian
Dalam konteks: tepat sekali, sepenuhnya
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Used to say that a larger number or amount of something is more desirable.
Lebih banyak lebih baik
To move downward through the air using wings.
Terbang turun
An invitation for people to arrive and receive something, usually food.
Datang dan ambil / Mari makan
Doing something for the final time before finishing.
Kali terakhir
A small, informal measurement in cooking, representing the amount of a dry ingredient that can be held between the thumb and forefinger.
Secubit garam