EN: Use 'be' verbs (am, is, are) to describe a subject with an adjective. Here, 'are' connects 'emails' to 'important'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja 'be' (am, is, are) untuk menerangkan subjek dengan kata sifat. Di sini, "are" menghubungkan "emails" dengan "important".
English classes are very fun.
Kelas bahasa Inggeris sangat seronok.
EN: In Western business culture, emails are often preferred over phone calls for documentation and clarity. Being 'short and clear' is highly valued as it respects the recipient's time.
EN: Use 'every day' at the end of a sentence to talk about things you do regularly.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "every day" di penghujung ayat untuk membicarakan perkara yang anda lakukan secara kerap atau lazim.
I drink coffee every day.
Saya minum kopi setiap hari.
EN: In modern business, 'emails' is often used as a general term for digital correspondence, and the plural form is common when talking about the habit of writing them.
EN: Use the 'Subject + is + Adjective' pattern to describe something. 'Is' connects the subject to its description.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "Subject + is + Adjective" untuk menerangkan sesuatu. "Is" di sini menghubungkan subjek dengan ciri-cirinya.
The coffee is hot.
Kopi ini sangat panas.
EN: In Western business culture, efficiency is highly valued. Writing 'short and clear' emails is considered respectful of the recipient's time.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to express a necessity or requirement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keperluan atau keharusan membuat sesuatu.
I need to call my boss.
Saya perlu menelefon bos saya.
EN: In professional settings, using 'need to' is a direct way to give advice or instructions. It is helpful and clear rather than bossy when used in a learning context.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form. It starts with a verb to give a command, instruction, or advice. There is no 'you' at the beginning because it is understood.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan bentuk 'Imperatif' (perintah). Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberi perintah, arahan atau cadangan. Kata "anda" di permulaan ayat diabaikan kerana penerimanya sudah jelas.
Open the door.
Buka pintu itu.
EN: In Western business culture, starting an email without a greeting (like 'Hi' or 'Dear') can be seen as rude or overly aggressive, even if you are in a hurry.
EN: Use 'can' to show that something is possible or allowed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu boleh berlaku atau dibenarkan.
You can use a pen.
Anda boleh guna pen mata bulat.
EN: In business, 'Ms.' is the preferred title for women because it does not indicate whether they are married or single, unlike 'Miss' or 'Mrs.'
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with adjectives that describe it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal dengan kata sifat yang menerangkannya.
The coffee is hot and sweet.
Kopi ini panas dan manis.
EN: In Western business culture, 'Dear' is the standard way to start a formal email, even if you have never met the person. It is not considered 'affectionate' in this context, but rather professional.
EN: Use 'for' to show who something is intended for or who it applies to.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "for" untuk menunjukkan untuk siapa sesuatu itu ditujukan atau diperuntukkan.
This gift is for you.
Hadiah ini adalah untuk anda.
EN: In Western business culture, 'Dear' is the standard formal greeting. Even if you haven't met the person, it is considered polite rather than overly affectionate.
EN: Use 'A of B' to show that A belongs to B or is a part of B.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "A of B" untuk menunjukkan bahawa A milik B, atau sebahagian daripada B.
The color of the car is red.
Warna kereta ini merah.
EN: In Western business culture, the 'body' of an email should be concise. People value their time, so getting straight to the point after a brief greeting is considered professional.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form. We start with a verb to give a command or a clear instruction. There is no 'you' at the beginning.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan bentuk 'Imperatif' (perintah). Kita bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberi perintah atau arahan yang jelas. Tidak perlu menambah "you" di permulaan ayat.
Eat your food.
Makan makanan anda.
EN: In Western business culture, clarity and brevity are highly valued. Writing one idea per sentence helps ensure the reader understands the message quickly without confusion.
EN: The Present Continuous (am + -ing) is used to describe an action happening right now.
Bahasa Melayu: Past Continuous (am + -ing) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku sekarang.
I am eating lunch.
Saya sedang makan tengah hari.
EN: In business emails, clearly stating that you have included an attachment is helpful because it reminds the recipient to check for files that might be overlooked.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a verb to make a polite request or instruction.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Please" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan secara sopan.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In business emails, 'Please see the attachment' is a standard formal way to direct the reader's attention to an enclosed file. It is more professional than saying 'Look at this file'.
EN: Use 'is' to define what something is. The structure is: [Subject] + is + [Definition].
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk mendefinisikan sesuatu perkara. Strukturnya ialah: [Subject] + is + [Definition].
A laptop is a computer you can carry.
Komputer riba ialah komputer yang boleh dibawa ke mana-mana.
EN: In business, it is polite to mention the attachment in the body of the email so the recipient doesn't miss it.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk membicarakan perkara yang perlu atau penting.
I need to call my boss.
Saya perlu menelefon bos saya.
EN: In Western business culture, 'following up' is seen as a sign of professionalism and persistence. It is common to send a follow-up email if you don't receive a reply within 2-3 business days.
EN: Use 'This means' to explain the meaning of a previous word or situation. It is usually followed by a simple sentence (Subject + Verb).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "This means" untuk menjelaskan maksud kata atau situasi sebelumnya. Ia biasanya diikuti dengan ayat mudah (Subject + Verb).
This means you are late.
Ini bermakna anda sudah lewat.
EN: In business contexts, 'the same topic' often refers to a previous email thread. Using 'follow up' is a polite way to remind someone to reply without sounding pushy.
EN: Use 'I am writing to...' to explain the purpose of your email at the beginning.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am writing to..." di permulaan e-mel untuk menjelaskan tujuan anda menulis e-mel tersebut.
I am writing to ask a question.
Saya menulis e-mel ini untuk bertanyakan soalan.
EN: In Western business culture, 'following up' is seen as proactive and professional, not annoying, as long as you wait a few days between messages.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action word (verb) to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja perbuatan untuk menyatakan keinginan atau niat untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I want to call you later.
Saya mahu menelefon anda kemudian.
EN: In Western business culture, 'following up' is seen as proactive and professional, not annoying, as long as you wait a reasonable amount of time (usually 2-3 days).
EN: Use 'at work' to describe things that happen in your workplace or during your job.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "at work" untuk menerangkan perkara yang berlaku di tempat kerja atau semasa waktu kerja.
I am busy at work.
Saya sangat sibuk di tempat kerja.
EN: In Western business culture, 'following up' is seen as a sign of professionalism and persistence rather than being annoying.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give instructions. It starts with a base verb and has no subject (the subject 'you' is implied).
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah yang digunakan untuk memberi arahan. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja asal tanpa menyebut subjek (subjek "anda" difahami secara tersirat).
Start your day with a smile.
Mulakan hari anda dengan senyuman.
EN: In Western business culture, omitting a closing like 'Best regards' can sometimes be seen as abrupt or impolite, even in short emails.
EN: Use 'can' to show that something is possible or allowed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu boleh berlaku atau dibenarkan.
You can use a pen.
Anda boleh guna pen mata bulat.
EN: In business emails, 'Best regards' is the most common and safe closing. 'Kind regards' is slightly more formal or friendly.
EN: Use the word 'means' to explain the definition or significance of a word or thing. When the subject is singular (like 'the word'), add an 's' to the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata "means" untuk menjelaskan definisi atau maksud sesuatu kata atau perkara. Apabila subjeknya tunggal (contohnya: the word), kata kerja mesti ditambah "s".
This sign means 'stop'.
Tanda ini bermaksud "stop".
EN: In business emails, 'Best regards' is one of the most common and safe ways to end a message. It strikes a balance between being professional and friendly.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give instructions. It starts with a verb and the subject 'you' is understood but not written.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah yang digunakan untuk memberi arahan. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja, dan subjek "anda" diabaikan.
Open the door.
Buka pintu itu.
EN: In business emails, your name usually follows a closing like 'Best regards'. This is called a 'signature block'.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (write).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja modal "can" digunakan untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau kemungkinan. Ia diikuti dengan kata kerja asal (write).
You can speak English well.
Anda boleh bertutur dalam bahasa Inggeris dengan sangat baik.
EN: In modern business culture, being able to write clear and concise emails is considered a fundamental professional skill, often more valued than complex vocabulary.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: berkaitan perniagaan, urusan perniagaan
Dalam konteks: kata alu-aluan, salam
Dalam konteks: bersopan, berbudi bahasa
Dalam konteks: rasmi
Dalam konteks: lampiran
Dalam konteks: topik, tajuk perbincangan
Dalam konteks: biasa, umum
Dalam konteks: penutup e-mel
Dalam konteks: salam hormat, ucapan mesra
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To take further action or check the progress of something.
Susulan
A polite way to end a business letter or email.
Salam hormat
To look at the file that has been added to an email.
Sila rujuk lampiran
The main part of an email containing the message, excluding the greeting and closing.
Isi e-mel
A computer file sent along with an email message.
Lampiran
The short phrase used to end a letter or email before the signature.
Penutup
A polite expression of attention or good wishes used at the end of an email.
Salam / Yang ikhlas