EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being or current state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you?" sebagai ucapan mesra standard untuk bertanyakan khabar atau keadaan seseorang.
How are you today?
Apa khabar anda hari ini?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep inquiry into someone's health. A short positive answer like 'Good, thanks!' is common.
EN: Use 'I am + adjective' to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am + kata sifat" untuk menerangkan keadaan atau perasaan anda sekarang.
I am happy.
Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when someone asks 'How are you?', it is common to give a short positive answer like 'I am good' or 'Fine' followed by 'thanks', even if you are just okay.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary or required.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need" yang diikuti oleh kata nama untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu adalah perlu atau diperlukan.
I need a coffee.
Saya memerlukan secawan kopi.
EN: In English, 'haircut' is a noun. You don't say 'I want to cut hair' (which sounds like you are the barber); instead, you say 'I need a haircut' to mean you want someone to cut it for you.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like style, color, or time).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What + kata nama" untuk meminta maklumat khusus tentang sesuatu kategori (seperti gaya, warna, atau masa).
What color do you like?
Warna apa yang anda suka?
EN: In English-speaking hair salons, 'style' refers to the overall look, while 'trim' specifically means cutting a small amount off to maintain the current shape.
EN: Use 'I want + a/an + noun' to express a simple desire or request for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I want + a/an + kata nama" untuk menyatakan keinginan atau permintaan mudah bagi sesuatu barang.
I want a coffee.
Saya mahu secawan kopi.
EN: In English-speaking countries, a 'trim' usually means cutting off a small amount (about 1-2 cm) to keep the hair neat, rather than changing the style completely.
EN: Use 'Maybe' at the start of a sentence to suggest an idea or express possibility in a polite way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Maybe" di permulaan ayat untuk mencadangkan idea secara sopan atau menyatakan kemungkinan.
Maybe some water too.
Mungkin boleh minumlah sedikit air juga.
EN: In Western hair salons, 'layers' refers to cutting hair at different lengths to create volume. It is a very common request.
EN: Use 'look good on [someone]' to say that a piece of clothing or a hairstyle makes a person look attractive.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "look good on [seseorang]" untuk mengatakan bahawa sesuatu pakaian atau gaya rambut amat sesuai dan kelihatan menarik pada seseorang.
That blue shirt looks good on you.
Kemeja biru itu kelihatan sangat sesuai dengan anda.
EN: In Western culture, it is very common and polite to give specific compliments about someone's new haircut or style choice.
EN: Use 'Do you want...?' to ask about someone's preferences or desires in a simple way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you want...?" untuk bertanyakan keinginan atau pilihan seseorang secara mudah.
Do you want coffee?
Adakah anda mahu minum kopi?
EN: In American English, the hair over the forehead is called 'bangs' (always plural). In British English, it is often called a 'fringe'.
EN: Use 'do not' (or 'don't') before a verb to make a negative sentence in the simple present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan "do not" (atau singkatan don't) di hadapan kata kerja untuk membentuk ayat negatif dalam Present Simple tense.
I do not like apples.
Saya tidak suka epal.
EN: In American English, 'bangs' refers to hair cut straight across the forehead. In British English, this is usually called a 'fringe'.
EN: Use 'not my style' to say you do not like something or it does not suit your personality.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "not my style" untuk mengatakan bahawa anda tidak menyukai sesuatu atau ia tidak sesuai dengan personaliti mahupun cita rasa anda.
Dancing is not my style.
Menari bukan gaya saya.
EN: In English, 'bangs' is used in American English, while 'fringe' is more common in British English. The phrase 'not my style' is a polite way to decline a suggestion about fashion or activities.
EN: Use 'That is' to agree with a statement or fact someone just mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is" untuk bersetuju dengan kenyataan atau fakta yang baru disebut oleh seseorang.
That is right.
Itu betul.
EN: In English, 'That is true' is a very common and polite way to show agreement during a conversation.
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about someone's habits or the places they usually go.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Where do you..." untuk bertanya tentang tabiat seseorang atau tempat yang biasa mereka kunjungi.
Where do you buy your coffee?
Di mana anda biasa beli kopi?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking for recommendations for services like barbers or salons is a common way to start a conversation or show interest in someone's appearance.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about habits or places you regularly visit.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense (Subjek + Kata Kerja) untuk bercakap tentang tabiat atau tempat yang kerap anda kunjungi.
I go to the park.
Saya pergi ke taman.
EN: In English-speaking countries, a 'Salon' often refers to a place for haircuts, styling, and sometimes beauty treatments, while a 'Barber' typically focuses on men's hair and beards.
EN: Use 'near' to describe the location of something close to a specific place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'near' untuk menerangkan kedudukan sesuatu yang berdekatan dengan tempat tertentu.
The park is near my house.
Taman itu terletak berhampiran dengan rumah saya.
EN: Use 'know' to talk about being familiar with a place, person, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'know' untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda biasa atau tahu tentang sesuatu tempat, orang, atau perkara.
I know that restaurant.
Saya tahu restoran itu.
EN: In English, saying 'I know that place' is a common way to build rapport and show interest in what the other person is saying.
EN: Use 'are' when talking about more than one person or thing (plural subject).
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek adalah kata jamak (lebih daripada seorang atau satu benda), gunakan kata kerja 'are'.
The students are happy.
Pelajar-pelajar itu gembira.
EN: In English, 'barber' usually refers to someone who cuts men's hair in a barbershop, while 'hairstylist' is a more general term used in salons.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'in addition'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'too' di hujung ayat untuk membawa maksud "juga" atau "selain itu".
I like apples too.
Saya juga suka epal.
EN: In Western culture, friendliness is a highly valued trait for service workers like barbers, as it makes the customer feel comfortable during the long process of a haircut.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject to show that you have the same need or feeling as someone else.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'also' selepas subjek untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda mempunyai keperluan atau perasaan yang sama seperti orang lain.
I also like coffee.
Saya juga suka kopi.
EN: In English, a 'trim' is different from a 'haircut'. A trim means cutting just a little bit to keep the same style, while a haircut might mean a bigger change.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to make a polite request.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can I...?" untuk meminta kebenaran atau membuat permintaan secara sopan.
Can I sit here?
Bolehkah saya duduk di sini?
EN: In casual English, 'Can I go with you?' is a very common and friendly way to ask to join a friend's activity.
EN: Use 'Let us' (or 'Let's') to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let us" (atau "Let's") untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput seseorang melakukan sesuatu aktiviti.
Let us eat lunch.
Jom kita makan tengah hari.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Let us' is almost always shortened to 'Let's'. Using 'Let us' sounds a bit more formal or emphatic.
EN: Use 'want' followed by a noun to express a desire for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want' yang diikuti oleh kata nama untuk menyatakan keinginan terhadap sesuatu.
I want a cup of coffee.
Saya mahu secawan kopi.
EN: In a salon context, 'style' usually refers to a haircut or a specific look. It is common to express enthusiasm when deciding to change your appearance.
EN: Use 'Let us' (or 'Let's') followed by a base verb to suggest an activity to do together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let us" (atau Let's) yang diikuti oleh kata kerja kata asal untuk mencadangkan aktiviti yang mahu dilakukan bersama.
Let us eat lunch.
Jom kita makan tengah hari bersama-sama.
EN: In modern English, 'Let us' sounds quite formal. In casual conversations between friends like Alex and Jake, 'Let's' is much more common.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: potong rambut
Dalam konteks: gaya, stail
Dalam konteks: kemaskan (potong sikit)
Dalam konteks: lapisan (gaya rambut)
Dalam konteks: rambut depan (bangs)
Dalam konteks: salun rambut
Dalam konteks: berdekatan dengan
Dalam konteks: gimnasium
Dalam konteks: tukang gunting rambut
Dalam konteks: mesra
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to suit someone or make them appear attractive
sesuai untuk seseorang, membuatkan seseorang kelihatan menarik
to go somewhere in order to get or do something
pergi untuk melakukan (sesuatu aktiviti)
used to make a suggestion or proposal
mari kita...
A haircut that removes only a small amount of hair to maintain the current style or remove split ends.
Merapikan
A hair-cutting technique where hair is cut at different lengths to create volume and movement.
Lapisan (Layer)
Hair that is cut to hang over the forehead.
Rambut depan (Bangs)