EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to allow someone to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'let + orang + kata kerja' untuk meminta kebenaran atau membenarkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biar saya tolong awak bawa beg itu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in children's fables, where animals are personified and addressed directly. The repetition of 'little duck' adds a rhythmic, nursery-rhyme quality.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'cannot' (atau can't) untuk menyatakan bahawa seseorang tidak dibenarkan melakukan sesuatu atau tidak mampu melakukannya.
You cannot park your car here.
Awak tidak boleh letak kereta di sini.
EN: In English storytelling, the verb 'says' often comes before or after the name of the character (e.g., 'says Gaga' or 'Gaga says'). This is a common way to attribute dialogue in children's books.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda rancang atau janjikan untuk dilakukan pada masa hadapan.
I will help you with your homework.
Saya akan tolong awak buat kerja rumah.
EN: This sentence structure mimics the classic repetitive style found in English fairy tales like 'The Three Little Pigs'. The use of 'I will...' three times builds tension and shows the character's determination.
EN: Use 'exactly what' to emphasize that an action or situation matches a previous description or expectation perfectly.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'exactly what' untuk menekankan bahawa sesuatu tindakan atau situasi sepadan sepenuhnya dengan penerangan atau jangkaan sebelumnya.
That is exactly what I need.
Itulah tepat apa yang saya perlukan.
EN: In storytelling, this phrase is a common device used to transition from a character's threat or promise to their actual action, creating a sense of inevitability.
EN: Use 'with' to describe the tool or body part used to perform an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'with' untuk menerangkan alat atau bahagian badan yang digunakan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
She cut the apple with a knife.
Dia memotong epal dengan pisau.
EN: The phrasal verb 'fall apart' means to break into pieces or disintegrate. In this sentence, it is used in the past tense 'fell apart' to show the action already happened.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa kerja 'fall apart' bermaksud 'pecah menjadi kepingan' atau 'hancur'. Dalam ayat, bentuk lampau 'fell apart' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa tindakan itu telah berlaku.
The old book fell apart when I touched it.
Buku lama itu hancur apabila saya menyentuhnya.
EN: The phrase 'in seconds' is a common English idiom used to emphasize that something happened extremely quickly, even if it wasn't literally two or three seconds.
EN: The pattern 'as fast as one can' is used to describe doing something with the maximum possible speed.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak 'as fast as (seseorang) can/could' digunakan untuk menerangkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu dengan secepat yang mungkin.
She ran as fast as she could to catch the bus.
Dia berlari secepat yang dia boleh untuk mengejar bas.
EN: The phrase 'as fast as his little legs could carry him' is a common idiomatic expression in children's literature to emphasize the effort and speed of a small character.
EN: Use 'There were' to talk about more than one person or thing that existed in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'There were' untuk menerangkan lebih daripada satu orang atau benda yang wujud di sesuatu tempat pada masa lalu.
There were many apples on the table.
Terdapat banyak epal di atas meja.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fairy tales (like The Three Little Pigs) to describe a changing situation as the characters move from one place to another.
EN: Use 'each other' when two people do the same thing to one another.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila dua orang melakukan perkara yang sama kepada satu sama lain, gunakan 'each other' (satu sama lain).
We love each other.
Kami saling menyayangi dengan mendalam.
EN: In English stories, 'held each other tight' is a common way to show characters are scared or comforting one another.
EN: To talk about actions that happened in the past, we often add '-ed' to the end of the verb. 'Follow' becomes 'followed'.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk menerangkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu, kita selalunya menambah '-ed' pada akhir kata kerja. 'Follow' (ikut) menjadi 'followed' (diikuti).
The dog followed me home.
Anjing itu mengikuti saya pulang ke rumah.
EN: In English stories, animals are often given titles like 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' followed by a color or characteristic to turn them into characters.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions that happen one after another or at the same time by the same person.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menyambung dua tindakan yang berlaku satu demi satu atau pada masa yang sama oleh orang yang sama.
She sat down and opened her book.
Dia duduk dan membuka bukunya.
EN: In English literature and fables, the word 'foxy' often describes someone who is clever, sneaky, or untrustworthy, reflecting the traditional character of a fox.
EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to allow someone to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'let + orang + kata kerja' untuk meminta kebenaran atau membenarkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biar saya tolong awak bawa beg itu.
EN: This sentence structure is a classic trope in English fairy tales, similar to the Big Bad Wolf's lines in 'The Three Little Pigs'.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'cannot' (atau can't) diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menyatakan bahawa seseorang dilarang melakukan sesuatu atau tidak mampu melakukannya.
You cannot park your car here.
Awak tidak boleh letak kereta di sini.
EN: In English storytelling, especially in children's fables like 'The Three Little Pigs', repetitive phrases (like 'No, no, no!') are used to build tension and make the story easier for children to remember and participate in.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk menerangkan perkara yang anda rancang atau janjikan untuk dilakukan pada masa hadapan (akan).
I will help you with your homework.
Saya akan tolong awak buat kerja rumah.
EN: This sentence is a variation of the famous line from the fairy tale 'The Three Little Pigs'. In English culture, this repetitive threat is iconic for a 'Big Bad Wolf' character.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions (verbs) that happen at the same time or in sequence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' untuk menyambung dua tindakan (kata kerja) yang berlaku pada masa yang sama atau secara berurutan.
The cat jumped and ran away.
Kucing itu melompat dan berlari pergi.
EN: In English fables, foxes are often named 'Mr. Red' or 'Reynard' to reflect their fur color and clever, sometimes villainous, nature.
EN: The word 'shook' is the past tense of 'shake'. We use it to describe an action that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'shook' ialah bentuk lampau bagi 'shake' (goncang). Kita gunakannya untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah berlaku dan selesai pada masa lalu.
The ground shook during the earthquake.
Tanah bergoncang semasa gempa bumi.
EN: In storytelling, using simple past tense verbs like 'shook' helps build tension and shows a sequence of events clearly.
EN: Use the past tense (adding -ed) to describe an action that happened and finished in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Tambah -ed pada akhir kata kerja untuk membentuk kala lampau, digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang telah berlaku dan selesai pada masa lalu.
The glass cracked when it fell.
Gelas itu retak apabila ia jatuh.
EN: In English storytelling, 'crack' is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it sounds like the noise it describes. It is often used to build tension in fables.
EN: The phrase 'break into' describes something splitting or shattering into smaller parts.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'break into' menerangkan sesuatu yang pecah atau hancur menjadi bahagian yang lebih kecil.
The glass fell and broke into many pieces.
Gelas itu jatuh dan pecah menjadi banyak serpihan.
EN: In English storytelling, onomatopoeia like 'Crack!' is often repeated three times to build tension or emphasize the suddenness of an action.
EN: In stories, we often put the speaker's name after the word 'says' to show who is talking.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam cerita, kita sering meletakkan nama penutur selepas perkataan 'says' untuk menunjukkan siapa yang bercakap.
"Hello!" says the teacher.
“Hello!” kata guru itu.
EN: In English children's stories, repetitive commands like 'Run! Run!' are used to build excitement and help young readers follow the action.
EN: The pattern 'as [adjective/adverb] as one can' is used to describe doing something to the highest degree possible.
Bahasa Melayu: Corak 'as [kata sifat/kata keterangan] as one can' digunakan untuk menerangkan melakukan sesuatu dengan sedaya upaya mencapai tahap tertentu, di sini bermaksud 'secepat mungkin'.
She sang as loudly as she could.
Dia menyanyi sekuat yang dia boleh.
EN: This sentence structure is a classic element of the 'Three Little Pigs' fairy tale style, where characters move from weaker houses (straw, sticks) to a stronger one (bricks) to find safety.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that is happening right now or is currently in progress.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (be + kata kerja-ing) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku atau berlangsung pada masa ini.
The bus is coming!
Bas datang!
EN: In English storytelling, 'says [Name]' is often used after a quote to identify the speaker, even if the word order feels reversed compared to normal conversation.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands or make requests. They start with a base verb and usually omit the subject 'you'. Adding 'quickly' makes the command more urgent.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberi arahan atau membuat permintaan. Ayat ini bermula dengan kata kerja dasar dan biasanya meninggalkan subjek 'anda'. Menambah 'quickly' boleh meningkatkan rasa mendesak arahan itu.
Sit down, please!
Sila duduk!
EN: In English storytelling, the word 'says' or 'said' often comes before the name of the character (e.g., 'says Loopy' instead of 'Loopy says') to keep the focus on the action.
EN: Use 'arrive at' for specific locations like a building, a house, or a station.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila tiba di tempat yang khusus seperti bangunan, rumah, atau stesen, kata kerja arrive diikuti dengan kata sendi at.
She arrived at the train station on time.
Dia tiba di stesen kereta api tepat pada waktunya.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables (like The Three Little Pigs), where characters visit different types of houses made of straw, sticks, or bricks to show strength and safety.
EN: Adverbs ending in '-ly' are used to describe how an action (verb) is done. Here, 'slowly' describes the way he 'walked'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan yang berakhir dengan '-ly' digunakan untuk menerangkan cara sesuatu tindakan (kata kerja) dilakukan. Di sini, 'slowly' (perlahan-lahan) menerangkan cara dia 'walked' (berjalan).
She speaks quietly.
Dia bercakap dengan senyap.
EN: Use 'look at' to describe directing your eyes toward someone or something specifically.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'look at' untuk menerangkan mengarahkan mata anda kepada seseorang atau sesuatu yang khusus.
Please look at the whiteboard.
Sila lihat papan putih.
EN: The past tense ending '-ed' is added to regular verbs like 'touch' to show that an action happened in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Akhiran '-ed' ditambah pada kata kerja biasa seperti 'touch' untuk menunjukkan bahawa tindakan itu berlaku pada masa lalu.
She touched the cold water.
Dia menyentuh air yang sejuk itu.
EN: In Western fairy tales like 'The Three Little Pigs', brick houses symbolize strength, safety, and hard work, contrasting with weaker materials like straw or sticks.
EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to offer to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur 'let + orang + kata kerja' untuk meminta kebenaran atau mencadangkan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biar saya tolong awak bawa beg itu.
EN: In English fables and stories, foxes are often given names like 'Mr. Red' to reflect their fur color and are traditionally portrayed as cunning characters.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'cannot' (atau singkatan can't) diikuti dengan kata kerja dasar untuk menyatakan bahawa seseorang dilarang melakukan sesuatu atau tidak berkemampuan untuk melakukannya.
You cannot eat in the library.
Awak tidak boleh makan di dalam perpustakaan.
EN: In English storytelling, the reporting verb (says) often comes before the subject (Loopy) when it follows a direct quote. This is a common stylistic choice in children's literature.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk menyatakan perkara yang anda rancang atau janjikan untuk dilakukan pada masa hadapan (akan).
I will help you with your homework.
Saya akan tolong awak buat kerja rumah.
EN: This sentence structure is a classic example of repetitive storytelling often found in children's fables (like The Three Little Pigs), used to build tension and help young readers predict what happens next.
EN: The phrase 'dig at' means to scratch or push against something repeatedly with hands or tools, often to try and move it or get through it.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'dig at' bermaksud menggaru atau menolak sesuatu berulang kali dengan tangan atau alat, biasanya untuk cuba menggerakkannya atau menembusinya.
The dog is digging at the dirt in the garden.
Anjing itu sedang menggali tanah di taman.
EN: In English fables, foxes are often given names like 'Mr. Red' or 'Reynard' to personify them as clever but villainous characters.
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.
The dog did not bark at the cat.
Anjing itu tidak menyalak pada kucing itu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables like 'The Three Little Pigs', where the strength of materials (straw vs. sticks vs. bricks) represents different levels of effort and security.
EN: Use 'with' to describe the tool or body part used to perform an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'with' untuk menerangkan alat atau bahagian badan yang digunakan untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
She cut the bread with a knife.
Dia memotong roti dengan pisau.
EN: In English fables, foxes are often depicted as clever but physically persistent villains who use their natural traits (like sharp paws) to threaten others.
EN: Use 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of a verb to talk about something that did not happen in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'did not' (atau singkatan didn't) diikuti dengan bentuk dasar kata kerja untuk menerangkan sesuatu yang tidak berlaku pada masa lalu.
The dog did not bark at the cat.
Anjing itu tidak menyalak pada kucing itu.
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables (like The Three Little Pigs) to build tension by showing the failure of the antagonist's efforts.
EN: Use the suffix '-ed' to show that actions (pushed, pulled, kicked, happened) occurred in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Tambah '-ed' pada akhir kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa tindakan (menolak, menarik, menendang, berlaku) berlaku pada masa lalu.
She opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk ke dalam.
EN: The phrase 'pushed and pulled' is a common way to describe trying hard to move something stubborn or stuck.
EN: In stories, we often put the speaker's name after the word 'says' to show who is talking.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam cerita, kita sering meletakkan nama penutur selepas perkataan 'says' untuk menunjukkan siapa yang bercakap.
"Hello!" says the teacher.
“Hello!” kata guru itu.
EN: 'Ouch' is the standard English onomatopoeia for sudden physical pain, similar to 'Aiyo' in Chinese.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Menggaru atau mencakar dengan kuku
Dalam konteks: Mengoyak; mengoyak-ngoyak
Dalam konteks: Jerami; penyedut minuman
Dalam konteks: Tajam
Dalam konteks: Kaki (haiwan)
Dalam konteks: Dengan erat
Dalam konteks: Licik; seperti musang
Dalam konteks: Bergoncang (bentuk lampau bagi shake)
Dalam konteks: Retak; berbunyi keretak
Dalam konteks: Bata
Dalam konteks: Tiba
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To move with as much speed as possible.
Secepat mungkin
To break into pieces or disintegrate.
Bersepah; runtuh; hancur berkeping-keping
Directly to a specific place without stopping.
Terus menuju ke
To embrace or grip one another firmly, often out of fear or affection.
Berpelukan erat
A smile that is clever in a dishonest or secretive way, characteristic of a fox in folklore.
senyuman licik
To completely destroy or demolish a structure or object by pulling it into pieces.
merobohkan / meleraikan
Extremely quickly; almost immediately.
dalam beberapa saat / sekelip mata