EN: Use 'Good morning' as a standard greeting from sunrise until noon.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Good morning' sebagai ucapan standard dari terbit matahari hingga tengah hari.
Good morning, class.
Selamat pagi, murid-murid.
EN: In English-speaking business environments, it is very common and polite to use the person's first name after a greeting to build rapport.
EN: Use 'Good morning' as a polite greeting from the time you wake up until around noon.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Good morning' sebagai ucapan sopan bermula dari waktu bangun tidur sehingga sekitar waktu tengah hari.
Good morning, everyone.
Selamat pagi semua.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common and polite to greet colleagues by their first name after saying 'Good morning'.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about scheduled events or plans that you possess in your calendar.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk bercakap tentang acara atau rancangan terjadual yang ada dalam kalendar anda.
We have a meeting.
Kami ada mesyuarat.
EN: In a professional context, 'business trip' is the standard term for traveling for work. It sounds more formal than just saying 'traveling'.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of an event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'When is...' untuk bertanyakan masa atau tarikh sesuatu acara.
When is the meeting?
Bilakah mesyuarat itu?
EN: In business contexts, 'I know' is direct. To be more polite, you can say 'I see' or 'I understand'.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a time or date to state when an event occurs. Note that we do not use 'on' before 'next Monday'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'It is' diikuti waktu atau tarikh untuk menyatakan bila sesuatu peristiwa berlaku. Ambil perhatian bahawa kata sendi nama 'on' tidak diperlukan sebelum 'next Monday'.
It is next Friday.
Ia pada hari Jumaat depan.
EN: In business contexts, 'next Monday' usually refers to the Monday of the following week, not the upcoming Monday if it is currently the weekend.
EN: Use 'Where' at the beginning of a sentence to ask about a location or destination.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Where' di permulaan ayat untuk bertanyakan tentang lokasi atau destinasi.
Where do you live?
Di manakah anda tinggal?
EN: In a business context, 'Where do we go?' is a direct way to ask about the destination of a trip. It is common and polite among colleagues.
EN: Use the 'subject + verb + to + place' pattern to talk about travel or movement. In simple present tense, this can describe a scheduled plan.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'Subjek + kata kerja + to + tempat' untuk bercakap tentang perjalanan atau pergerakan. Dalam simple present tense, ini boleh digunakan untuk menggambarkan rancangan yang telah ditetapkan.
We go to Tokyo.
Kami akan pergi ke Tokyo.
EN: In business contexts, using the simple present tense (We go) can sometimes sound more certain or scheduled than 'We are going'.
EN: Use 'Who is...?' to ask about the identity of a person.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Who is...?' untuk bertanyakan identiti seseorang.
Who is the teacher?
Siapakah guru itu?
EN: In business, 'the client' refers to the person or company paying for services. It is common to ask for the client's name early in a project discussion.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the client) with their name or identity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (pelanggan) dengan nama atau identiti mereka.
The teacher is Ms. Lee.
Guru itu ialah Miss Lee.
EN: In business, 'Mr.' is used followed by the person's last name (surname) to show respect.
EN: To ask a 'Yes/No' question with verbs like 'have', start the sentence with 'Do' for 'I/you/we/they'.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan soalan 'Ya/Tidak' menggunakan kata kerja seperti 'have', mulakan ayat dengan kata kerja bantu 'Do' jika subjeknya ialah I/you/we/they.
Do you have a pen?
Adakah anda mempunyai pen?
EN: In a business context, asking for an itinerary shows professional interest and helps everyone stay organized during a trip.
EN: Use 'have' to show possession or that you are holding something. The basic structure is: Subject + have + Object.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau anda sedang memegang sesuatu. Struktur asasnya ialah: Subjek + have + Objek.
I have the keys.
Saya ada kunci.
EN: In a business context, being organized and having documents ready (like an itinerary) shows professionalism and reliability.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What is...' untuk meminta maklumat tentang sesuatu perkara atau situasi khusus.
What is the time?
Pukul berapakah skarang?
EN: In a business context, asking 'What is the plan?' is a direct way to ask for an itinerary or a sequence of events for a project or trip.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before days of the week.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama 'on' sebelum hari dalam seminggu.
I play soccer on Friday.
Saya bermain bola sepak pada hari Jumaat.
EN: In business contexts, 'the client' is often used with 'the' to refer to a specific person or company you are currently working with.
EN: Use 'What about...?' to ask for more information or to suggest something related to a topic already mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What about...?' untuk meminta maklumat lanjut atau mencadangkan sesuatu yang berkaitan dengan topik yang telah disebutkan.
What about the coffee?
Bagaimana pula dengan kopi?
EN: In business contexts, 'What about' is a polite and efficient way to move through an agenda or schedule.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama 'on' sebelum hari khusus dalam seminggu (Monday, Tuesday, dan lain-lain).
We have a party on Friday.
Kami ada parti pada hari Jumaat.
EN: In business contexts, Tuesday is often a very productive day for meetings as people have caught up with Monday's emails.
EN: Use 'Where is' to ask about the location of a single person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Where is' untuk bertanyakan lokasi seseorang, tempat, atau benda secara tunggal.
Where is the office?
Di manakah pejabat?
EN: In a business context, asking for the hotel location is a common way to start coordinating logistics or checking if the accommodation is convenient for the office.
EN: Use 'is' + 'near' to describe the location of a place relative to another place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' + 'near' untuk menceritakan lokasi sesuatu tempat berbanding tempat yang lain.
The park is near the school.
Taman itu berdekatan dengan sekolah.
EN: In business contexts, staying in a hotel 'near the office' is highly valued to save time on commuting, especially in busy cities like Shanghai.
EN: To make a question with 'is', move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk membina soalan menggunakan 'is', alihkan 'Is' ke permulaan ayat sebelum subjek.
Is it cold?
Adakah cuaca sejuk?
EN: In business contexts, asking about expenses is a standard part of planning to ensure the budget is respected.
EN: To make a sentence negative with the verb 'is', simply add 'not' after it.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk menafikan ayat yang mempunyai kata kerja 'is', cuma tambah 'not' selepasnya.
It is not cold.
Cuaca tidak sejuk.
EN: In business contexts, discussing whether something is 'expensive' is common when managing budgets or expense reports.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + like + Object' to talk about things you enjoy or prefer in the present.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'Subjek + like + Objek' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda nikmati atau gemari pada masa ini.
I like this coffee.
Saya suka kopi ini.
EN: In a business context, using 'Perfect' or 'Great' shows positive reinforcement and agreement with a colleague's choice, fostering good teamwork.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary or required.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'need' diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu penting atau diperlukan.
We need a taxi.
Kita memerlukan sebuah teksi.
EN: In business contexts, an 'expense report' is a standard document used to get reimbursed for money spent during work trips.
EN: Use 'What + noun + do we have?' to ask about a list of items or categories in a specific situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What + kata nama + do we have?' untuk bertanyakan senarai item atau kategori dalam sesuatu situasi khusus.
What questions do we have?
Apakah soalan yang kita ada?
EN: In a business context, discussing 'expenses' usually refers to reimbursable costs like travel, meals, and accommodation.
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the items and put 'and' before the last item.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila menyenaraikan tiga atau lebih item, guna tanda koma di antara item tersebut dan letakkan 'and' sebelum item terakhir.
I need a pen, paper, and a book.
Saya memerlukan sebatang pen, kertas, dan sebuah buku.
EN: In business contexts, 'expense report' items usually include accommodation (hotel), meals (food), and transportation (taxi/train).
EN: Use 'can' before a basic verb to show that you are able to do something or to offer help.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja asas untuk menunjukkan yang anda mampu melakukan sesuatu atau untuk menawarkan bantuan.
I can help you.
Saya boleh bantu anda.
EN: In a professional setting, volunteering to handle tasks like 'expense reports' demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show direct appreciation. Use 'Good' followed by a noun to praise a situation or result.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Thank you' diikuti nama seseorang untuk menunjukkan penghargaan secara terus. Gunakan 'Good' diikuti kata nama untuk memuji sesuatu situasi atau keputusan.
Good job, Tom!
Syabas, Tom!
EN: In Western business culture, acknowledging 'teamwork' is a common way to build positive relationships and boost morale after completing a task.
EN: Use 'See you' followed by a time or day to say goodbye when you plan to meet again.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'See you' diikuti waktu atau hari untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal apabila anda merancang untuk bertemu lagi.
See you tomorrow!
Jumpa esok!
EN: In English, 'You are welcome' is the standard polite response to 'Thank you'. 'See you [Day]' is a common way to end a conversation in a friendly office environment.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: lawatan kerja
Dalam konteks: pelanggan
Dalam konteks: tentatif perjalanan
Dalam konteks: mesyuarat
Dalam konteks: Mahal
Dalam konteks: laporan perbelanjaan
Dalam konteks: teksi
Dalam konteks: kerjasama pasukan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A journey made for business purposes.
Lawatan perniagaan
A document used to track and request reimbursement for business-related spending.
Laporan perbelanjaan
A polite response to someone who has thanked you.
Sama-sama
A casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet the person again.
Jumpa lagi