Office Small TalkPerbualan Ringan di Pejabat
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EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's health or general well-being when you meet them.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you?" untuk bertanyakan khabar atau keadaan kesihatan seseorang apabila anda bertemu dengannya.
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 question about one's life. A short positive answer like 'I'm good, thanks' is common.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feeling.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am" yang diikuti oleh kata sifat untuk menceritakan 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 feeling okay.
EN: This is a shortened version of 'It is good to hear that.' We often drop 'It is' in casual conversation to be more direct.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah bentuk singkat bagi "It is good to hear that." Dalam perbualan harian, kita kerap menggugurkan "It is" supaya pertuturan kedengaran lebih terus dan mesra.
Good to see you.
Gembira dapat bertemu dengan anda.
EN: This is a very common polite response when someone shares good news or tells you they are doing well.
EN: Use 'How is...' to ask about the state or condition of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How is..." untuk bertanyakan keadaan atau situasi sesuatu perkara.
How is the food?
Bagaimanakah dengan makanannya?
EN: Talking about the weather is a very common and safe way to start a conversation in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about the weather. It doesn't refer to a specific object.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It" sebagai subjek olok-olok (dummy subject) apabila bercakap tentang cuaca. "It" di sini tidak merujuk kepada sesuatu objek yang khusus.
It is cold today.
Hari ini sejuk.
EN: Talking about the weather is a very common way to start a conversation or make small talk in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'I like' followed by a noun to talk about things you enjoy or prefer.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I like" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda nikmati atau gemari.
I like the park.
Saya suka taman ini.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather or seasons is a very common way to make small talk and build rapport.
EN: Use 'more' at the end of a sentence to show you prefer one thing over another.
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan "more" di hujung ayat untuk menunjukkan yang anda lebih menyukai sesuatu perkara berbanding perkara lain (menunjukkan pilihan).
I like apples more.
Saya lebih suka epal.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, discussing the weather is a very common and safe way to start or continue a small talk conversation.
EN: Use 'How is...' to ask about the current status or condition of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How is..." untuk bertanyakan perkembangan atau keadaan semasa sesuatu perkara.
How is your coffee?
Bagaimanakah kopi anda?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, asking 'How is the project?' is a common way to show interest in a colleague's work without being too formal.
EN: Use 'be verb + -ing' (Present Continuous) to describe a situation that is happening right now or currently in progress.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be verb + -ing" (Present Continuous) untuk menggambarkan situasi yang sedang berlaku atau sedang berjalan pada masa ini.
The business is growing fast.
Perniagaan ini sedang berkembang dengan pesat.
EN: In Western workplace culture, when someone asks 'How is the project?', giving a positive update like 'It is going well' is a standard way to start the conversation before diving into specific details.
EN: Use 'That is...' to react to information someone just told you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is..." untuk memberi respons terhadap maklumat yang baru disampaikan oleh seseorang.
That is a good idea!
Itu cadangan yang bagus!
EN: In English, 'news' is uncountable, so we do not say 'a great news'.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', 'it', or a singular noun (like 'the team'), we add an 's' to the verb in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila kata nama tunggal (seperti "the team") atau kata ganti nama "he", "she", dan "it" menjadi subjek, tambah "s" pada kata kerja dalam tenses Present Simple.
My friend works in a bank.
Rakan saya bekerja di bank.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'hard work' is highly valued and often praised to build team morale.
EN: Use 'like' followed by a noun to express a positive feeling or preference for something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "like" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk meluahkan rasa suka atau keutamaan terhadap sesuatu.
I like my coffee.
Saya suka kopi saya.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, expressing appreciation for the team is a common way to build rapport and show a positive attitude.
EN: Use 'What are your plans for...' to ask someone about their upcoming activities or intentions for a specific time or event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What are your plans for..." untuk bertanyakan seseorang tentang rancangan atau cadangan mereka bagi waktu atau acara tertentu.
What are your plans for the weekend?
Apakah rancangan anda untuk hujung minggu ini?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about lunch plans is a common way to transition into a social invitation or a casual break from work.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to talk about your desires or plans.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja untuk bercakap tentang keinginan atau rancangan anda.
I want to drink some water.
Saya nak minum air sedikit.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'trying a new cafe' is a common social activity for lunch or a break.
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 barang secara tunggal.
Where is the library?
Di manakah perpustakaan?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'cafe' specifically refers to a small restaurant that serves coffee and light meals, often with outdoor seating.
EN: Use 'near' to describe that a place is close to another location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "near" untuk menceritakan bahawa sesuatu tempat itu berdekatan dengan lokasi lain.
The school is near the bus stop.
Sekolah itu berdekatan dengan stesen bas.
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 bentuk singkatan "Let's") untuk membuat cadangan atau menjemput seseorang melakukan sesuatu aktiviti bersama-sama.
Let us eat dinner.
Mari kita makan malam bersama.
EN: In casual English, 'Let's' is much more common than 'Let us'. 'Let us' sounds slightly more formal or emphatic.
EN: Use 'What do you do' to ask about someone's habits or regular activities. The first 'do' is a helping verb for the question, and the second 'do' is the main action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What do you do" untuk bertanyakan tentang habit atau aktiviti harian seseorang. "do" yang pertama ialah kata kerja bantu untuk membentuk soalan, manakala "do" yang kedua ialah kata kerja utama yang bermaksud "melakukan".
What do you do after school?
Apakah yang anda lakukan selepas waktu sekolah?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about weekend plans or activities is a very common way to start small talk and build rapport.
EN: Use 'with' to show who you are doing an activity with.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "with" untuk menunjukkan dengan siapa anda melakukan sesuatu aktiviti.
I eat dinner with my friends.
Saya makan malam bersama rakan-rakan saya.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, playing sports like tennis is a common weekend family bonding activity.
EN: Use 'Sound + Adjective' to react to something you just heard. Since 'That' is singular, we add 's' to the verb 'sound'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Sound + Adjective" untuk memberikan reaksi terhadap perkara yang baru anda dengar. Oleh sebab subjek "That" berbentuk tunggal, kata kerja "sound" perlu ditambah "s".
That sounds good!
Bunyinya menarik!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds fun!' is a common way to show you are actively listening and being polite in a conversation.
EN: Use 'What about you?' to ask the same question back to someone or to ask for their opinion on the same topic.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What about you?" untuk menanyakan soalan yang sama kembali kepada seseorang atau untuk bertanyakan pendapat mereka tentang topik yang sama.
I like pizza. What about you?
Saya suka piza. Bagaimana dengan anda?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What about you?' shows that you are an active listener and interested in the other person's life, which is considered polite.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about your regular habits or activities you do on weekends.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan tenses Present Simple (Subject + Verb) untuk menceritakan habit harian anda atau aktiviti yang biasa anda lakukan pada hujung minggu.
I visit the park.
Saya bersiar-siar di taman.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'exploring' a city is a popular weekend hobby that involves walking around, visiting local shops, and finding hidden spots.
EN: Use 'Enjoy + [Noun]' to give a friendly wish or command to someone to have a good time with something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Enjoy + [Noun]" untuk memberikan ucapan mesra atau pesanan agar seseorang menikmati sesuatu perkara atau masa mereka.
Enjoy your meal.
Selamat menikmati hidangan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to wish people a good weekend starting from Thursday afternoon or Friday. It shows friendliness and interest in the other person's personal time.
EN: Use 'See you at [time/event]' to say goodbye when you plan to meet someone later that same day.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "See you at [time/event]" untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal apabila anda merancang untuk bertemu lagi kemudian pada hari tersebut.
See you at dinner.
Jumpa lagi semasa makan malam.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to mention the specific next meeting time (like 'at lunch' or 'on Monday') to show that the plan is confirmed.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Keadaan atmosfera, seperti cerah, hujan, sejuk, atau panas
Dalam konteks: Musim yang paling panas dalam setahun
Dalam konteks: Tugas atau kerja yang dirancang dengan teliti
Dalam konteks: Sekumpulan orang yang bekerjasama untuk mencapai matlamat yang sama
Dalam konteks: Makanan yang dimakan pada waktu tengah hari
Dalam konteks: Restoran kecil yang menyajikan minuman dan makanan ringan
Dalam konteks: Kawasan lapang hijau untuk orang awam berehat atau beriadah
Dalam konteks: Hari Sabtu dan Ahad
Dalam konteks: Unit sosial yang terdiri daripada ibu bapa dan anak-anak
Dalam konteks: Meneroka atau memerhati sesuatu tempat untuk mengenalinya dengan lebih dekat
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to be progressing in a satisfactory way
Berjalan lancar
used to say that something someone has described seems enjoyable
Kedengarannya seronok
a casual way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again soon
Selamat tinggal / Jumpa lagi