EN: Use 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a person, thing, or idea.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'Subjek + is + Kata Sifat' untuk menerangkan seseorang, sesuatu benda, atau idea.
Water is important for life.
Air penting untuk kehidupan.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, democracy is viewed not just as a political system, but as a core value involving individual participation and voice.
EN: Use 'In a + noun' at the start of a sentence to describe the situation or environment where something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'In a + kata nama' di awal ayat untuk menerangkan situasi atau persekitaran tempat sesuatu berlaku.
In a family, people help each other.
Dalam sesebuah keluarga, orang saling membantu.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, the concept of 'democracy' is closely tied to the individual's right to vote and have a say in government decisions.
EN: Use 'has' with singular subjects like 'Every person' or 'He/She/It'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'has' dengan subjek tunggal seperti Every person, He, She, atau It, bukannya have.
Every student has a book.
Setiap murid mempunyai sebuah buku.
EN: In a democratic context, 'having a voice' means having the right to express opinions and influence decisions, not just the physical ability to speak.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that someone is able to do something or has the permission to do it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa seseorang berupaya melakukan sesuatu atau mempunyai kebenaran untuk melakukannya.
You can play the piano.
Anda boleh bermain piano.
EN: In democratic societies, 'sharing ideas' is a fundamental value. It encourages open discussion and the belief that everyone's contribution is valuable.
EN: The word 'matter' is a verb that means 'to be important'. When the subject is singular (like 'your opinion'), we add 's' to the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata 'matter' ialah kata kerja yang bermaksud 'menjadi penting'. Apabila subjek adalah tunggal (seperti 'your opinion'), tambah 's' pada kata kerja tersebut.
This book matters to me.
Buku ini penting bagi saya.
EN: In democratic cultures, expressing individual opinions is highly encouraged. Phrases like 'Your opinion matters' are often used to empower people to speak up in meetings or communities.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about things you are allowed to do or are able to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda dibenarkan lakukan atau berupaya lakukan.
You can eat your lunch now.
Anda boleh makan tengah hari anda sekarang.
EN: In democratic societies, voting is seen as both a fundamental right and a civic duty for citizens to influence their government.
EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a sentence turns an action (verb) into a thing (noun). This is called a gerund and it acts as the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan '-ing' di awal ayat menukarkan tindakan (kata kerja) menjadi perkara (kata nama). Ini dipanggil gerund dan boleh digunakan sebagai subjek ayat.
Reading is fun.
Membaca itu menyeronokkan.
EN: In democratic societies, 'a right' refers to a basic freedom that every citizen is entitled to by law.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days or dates.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama 'on' sebelum hari atau tarikh yang spesifik.
We have a party on Saturday.
Kita ada parti pada hari Sabtu.
EN: In many democratic countries, election day is often held on a specific day of the week (like Tuesday in the US or weekends in other places) to encourage everyone to participate.
EN: Use 'go to' followed by a place to talk about moving toward a destination.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'go to' yang diikuti oleh tempat untuk bercakap tentang bergerak menuju ke sesuatu destinasi.
I go to the park.
Saya pergi ke taman.
EN: In the context of elections, 'a special place' refers to a polling station, which is often a school or community center temporarily used for voting.
EN: Use 'on' to describe something located on the surface of a flat object like paper.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'on' untuk menggambarkan sesuatu yang terletak di atas permukaan objek rata seperti kertas.
Write your name on the paper.
Tulis nama anda di atas kertas.
EN: In many democratic countries, 'choosing a person on a paper' refers to using a physical ballot to vote during an election.
EN: Use 'This is how...' to explain the way or method something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'This is how...' untuk menerangkan cara atau kaedah sesuatu berlaku.
This is how I cook rice.
Inilah cara saya memasak.
EN: In democratic societies, 'participating' refers not just to voting, but also to community involvement and expressing opinions.
EN: Use 'also' before an adjective to add more information about something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'also' sebelum kata sifat untuk menambah maklumat lanjut tentang sesuatu.
Apples are also healthy.
Epal juga sihat.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, community meetings are a common way for neighbors to discuss local issues like parks, safety, or schools.
EN: Use the word 'about' after 'talk' to show the topic or subject of the conversation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan perkataan 'about' selepas 'talk' untuk menunjukkan topik atau subjek perbualan.
We talk about the weather.
Kita bercakap tentang cuaca.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, a 'neighborhood' is not just a location, but a community where people are encouraged to participate in local meetings to solve problems together.
EN: Use 'What' + 'noun' + 'do' + 'subject' + 'verb' to ask about specific things or categories.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What' + kata nama + 'do' + subjek + kata kerja untuk bertanyakan tentang perkara atau kategori tertentu.
What food do you like?
Makanan apa yang anda suka?
EN: In democratic communities, asking this question is a positive step toward collaboration. It shows a willingness to identify issues and solve them together.
EN: Use 'Where' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about a place or a specific area of need.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Where' di awal ayat untuk bertanyakan tentang tempat atau bidang khusus yang memerlukan bantuan.
Where do you live?
Di manakah anda tinggal?
EN: In community meetings, this question is often used to identify specific problems in a neighborhood, showing a collaborative spirit.
EN: Use 'each other' when two or more people do the same thing to one another.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'each other' apabila dua orang atau lebih melakukan perkara yang sama antara satu sama lain.
We help each other.
Kita saling membantu.
EN: In democratic cultures, 'listening to each other' is a core value that emphasizes respect for different opinions during community discussions.
EN: Use 'together' at the end of a sentence to show that people are doing an activity as a group.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'together' di akhir ayat untuk menunjukkan bahawa orang sedang melakukan sesuatu aktiviti secara berkumpulan.
We eat lunch together.
Kita makan tengah hari bersama-sama.
EN: In democratic communities, 'making plans together' refers to the collaborative process of town hall meetings or local committees where everyone has a voice.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject with a description or definition (Subject + is + Noun).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan penerangan atau definisinya (Subjek + is + Kata Nama).
Water is a liquid.
Air ialah sejenis cecair.
EN: In democratic societies, 'policy' often implies a rule created through public discussion or by elected officials, rather than a command from a single ruler.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about facts or things that are generally true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense (Subjek + Kata Kerja) untuk bercakap tentang fakta atau perkara yang secara amnya benar.
Teachers help students.
Guru membantu murid.
EN: In democratic contexts, 'policy' refers to the plans or rules decided by a government to help the community. The sentence emphasizes that leaders serve the public interest.
EN: When the subject is one thing or person (singular), we add 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah satu benda atau orang (tunggal), kita menambah 's' pada kata kerja tindakan dalam bentuk kala kini (present tense).
Good food tastes great.
Makanan yang baik rasanya sedap.
EN: In democratic societies, 'policy' refers to the practical rules and decisions made by leaders that affect daily life, such as school rules or park maintenance.
EN: Use 'can' before a base verb to show that something is possible or allowed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja asal untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu mungkin atau dibenarkan.
We can eat lunch now.
Kita boleh makan tengah hari sekarang.
EN: In democratic societies, 'talking about policy' is seen as a fundamental right and a way for citizens to influence how their community is run.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to show ability or permission.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menunjukkan keupayaan atau kebenaran.
I can play soccer.
Saya boleh bermain bola sepak.
EN: In democratic contexts, 'having a say' or being able to say 'yes or no' represents the fundamental right to participate in decision-making.
EN: Use 'This is' to introduce or identify a thing, a situation, or a concept that you are currently talking about.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'This is' untuk memperkenalkan atau mengenal pasti sesuatu benda, situasi, atau konsep yang sedang anda perkatakan.
This is my house.
Ini rumah saya.
EN: In democratic societies, 'public discourse' refers to the open exchange of ideas and opinions among citizens to solve community problems.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Please' di awal ayat untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan yang sopan.
Please sit down.
Sila duduk.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'community' refers not just to a location, but to active involvement in local groups, volunteering, or attending town hall meetings.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or an invitation. You do not need to say 'You'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan, nasihat, atau jemputan. Anda tidak perlu menyebut "You".
Eat your food.
Makan makanan anda.
EN: In many democratic cultures, 'town hall meetings' or community meetings are common ways for citizens to voice their concerns directly to local leaders.
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or a suggestion. You do not need to say 'You'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan, nasihat, atau cadangan. Anda tidak perlu menyebut "You".
Eat healthy food.
Makan makanan yang sihat.
EN: In democratic societies, voting is seen as both a right and a responsibility. Encouraging others to vote for 'good' candidates is a common part of public discourse.
EN: This sentence starts with a verb to give a suggestion or a command. This is called an imperative sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberikan cadangan atau arahan. Ini dipanggil ayat perintah.
Listen to the teacher.
Dengar cakap guru.
EN: In many democratic cultures, talking to neighbors is seen as a fundamental way to build a strong, safe, and supportive community.
EN: The word 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to show that something causes a change in state or feeling.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'make' boleh digunakan dengan objek dan kata sifat untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu menyebabkan perubahan keadaan atau perasaan.
Music makes me happy.
Muzik membuatkan saya berasa gembira.
EN: This sentence reflects the democratic value of collective action, emphasizing that individual participation leads to community improvement.
EN: In English, the basic sentence order is Subject + Verb + Object. 'Democracy' is the subject (who/what), 'needs' is the action, and 'you' is the object (who receives the action).
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, susunan asas ayat ialah Subjek + Kata Kerja + Objek. 'Democracy' ialah subjek (siapa/apa), 'needs' ialah perbuatan, dan 'you' ialah objek (pihak yang menerima perbuatan).
The community needs help.
Komuniti ini memerlukan bantuan.
EN: This phrase is often used in civic engagement campaigns to remind citizens that a democratic system only works if people actively participate by voting and sharing ideas.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: demokrasi; sistem politik tempat rakyat memilih pemimpin mereka
Dalam konteks: pemimpin; orang yang memimpin sesebuah negara atau kumpulan
Dalam konteks: pendapat; pandangan
Dalam konteks: mengundi / undi; membuat pilihan untuk menyokong seseorang atau sesuatu
Dalam konteks: pilihan raya; acara tempat rakyat mengundi untuk memilih pegawai
Dalam konteks: mengambil bahagian / menyertai; melibatkan diri dalam sesuatu aktiviti
Dalam konteks: komuniti; sekumpulan orang yang tinggal di kawasan yang sama
Dalam konteks: kejiranan; kawasan tempat tinggal
Dalam konteks: dasar; peraturan bagi sesebuah kerajaan atau organisasi
Dalam konteks: wacana; perbincangan atau dialog rasmi
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To have the right to express one's opinion or influence a decision.
Mempunyai suara; mempunyai pengaruh
To pay attention to what other people are saying.
Saling mendengar
To decide on a way of doing something in the future.
Membuat rancangan
To speak to someone in order to give information or express feelings.
Bercakap dengan...
The right to express an opinion or have a say in a decision-making process.
Hak bersuara / Hak untuk menyatakan pendapat
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Hak
The formal exchange of ideas and discussion of issues within a society.
Wacana awam