EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is a standard greeting.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How are you?" untuk Bertanyakan Khabar atau Keadaan Semasa Seseorang. Ini Adalah Ucapan Sapaan Standard.
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 health. A common short answer is 'I'm good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I am" yang Diikuti dengan Kata Adjektif untuk Memerihalkan Keadaan atau Perasaan Anda Saat Ini.
I am happy.
Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a standard, polite response to 'How are you?', even if you are just feeling okay.
EN: Use 'work from home' to describe doing your job at your house instead of an office. Use 'now' at the end of the sentence to show a current change in your life.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "work from home" untuk Memerihalkan Tindakan Melakukan Pekerjaan Anda di Rumah dan Bukan di Pejabat. Tambahkan "now" di Hujung Ayat untuk Menunjukkan Perubahan dalam Kehidupan Semasa Anda.
I live in Taipei now.
Saya tinggal di Taipei sekarang.
EN: The acronym 'WFH' (Work From Home) became very popular globally after 2020 and is commonly used in casual business English.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to react to something someone just said.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is + kata adjektif" untuk Memberikan Reaksi atau Penilaian terhadap Apa yang Baru Dikatakan oleh Seseorang.
That is cool!
Itu sangat hebat!
EN: In English conversations, using enthusiastic reactions like 'That is great!' or 'Awesome!' is very common to show you are listening and supportive.
EN: Use 'have' to show that you own or possess something. For 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use 'have'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "have" untuk Menunjukkan Bahawa Anda Memiliki Sesuatu. Apabila Subjeknya ialah I, you, we, atau they, Gunakan have.
I have a desk.
Saya ada sebuah meja tulis.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'working from home' (WFH) has become very common. A 'home office' is a dedicated space for work, not just sitting on a sofa.
EN: Use 'What is in...' to ask about the contents or objects inside a specific place.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is in..." untuk Bertanyakan tentang Kandungan atau Barang di Dalam Sesebuah Tempat.
What is in your bag?
Apa yang ada di dalam beg anda?
EN: In modern work culture, asking about someone's home office is a common way to build rapport (small talk) since many people work remotely.
EN: Use 'and' to join two things together in a list.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk Menghubungkan Dua Perkara dalam Senarai.
I have a pen and a book.
Saya ada sebatang pena dan sebuah buku.
EN: In English, when listing items, we often use 'a' or 'an' for the first item, and it can be implied for the second item if they are part of a set.
EN: Use 'also' after the subject and before the main verb to add new information to a previous statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "also" Selepas Subjek dan Sebelum Kata Kerja Utama untuk Menambah Maklumat Baharu pada Perbualan.
I also have a laptop.
Saya juga ada komputer pekena.
EN: In modern remote work culture, having a 'big screen' (monitor) is often seen as a sign of a professional and productive home office setup.
EN: Use 'a lot' at the end of a sentence to mean 'very much' or 'frequently'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "a lot" di Hujung Ayat untuk Membawa Maksud "sangat" atau "kerap".
Exercise helps a lot.
Senaman sangat membantu.
EN: In English conversation, 'Nice!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are happy for someone or agree with what they said.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question about a regular habit or action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you" di Awal Ayat untuk Bertanyakan Soalan tentang Tabiat atau Tindakan Biasa.
Do you drink coffee?
Adakah anda minum kopi?
EN: In modern business English, brand names like 'Zoom' or 'Slack' are commonly used as specific tools for remote work communication.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things you do regularly. Add time expressions like 'every day' at the end of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple Tense untuk Bercakap tentang Tabiat atau Perkara yang Anda Lakukan Secara Kerap. Letakkan Kata Keterangan Masa Seperti "every day" (setiap hari) di Hujung Ayat.
I drink coffee every day.
Saya minum kopi setiap hari.
EN: In modern business English, 'Zoom' is often used as a generic term for video conferencing, similar to how 'Google' is used for searching.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows you agree with a previous statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" di Hujung Ayat untuk Membawa Maksud "juga". Ia Menunjukkan Bahawa Anda Bersetuju atau Mempunyai Keadaan/Fikiran yang Sama dengan Orang Sebelumnya.
I like coffee too.
Saya juga suka kopi.
EN: Zoom has become a common verb in English (e.g., 'Let's Zoom tomorrow'), similar to how people use 'Google' as a verb.
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about the location of a regular action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Where do you..." untuk Bertanyakan tentang Lokasi Sesuatu Tindakan Biasa Dilakukan.
Where do you eat lunch?
Di manakah anda makan tengah hari?
EN: In modern remote work culture, 'having a meeting' often implies a video call rather than a physical gathering.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being inside a specific room or building.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "in" untuk Memerihalkan Keadaan Berada di Dalam Bilik atau Bangunan Tertentu.
I sleep in my bedroom.
Saya tidur di dalam bilik tidur saya.
EN: With the rise of remote work, 'I have meetings in my room' has become a common way to describe working from home, especially for those living in shared spaces or apartments.
EN: Use 'Do you' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a Yes/No question about a regular action or habit.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you" di Awal Ayat untuk Bertanyakan Soalan "Ya/Tidak" tentang Tindakan atau Tabiat Biasa.
Do you drink coffee?
Adakah anda minum kopi?
EN: Slack is a very popular messaging app used in modern offices and tech companies for team communication.
EN: Use 'for' followed by a noun to explain the purpose or reason for using something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "for" Sebelum Kata Nama untuk Menjelaskan Tujuan atau Sebab Menggunakan Sesuatu.
I use a pen for writing.
Saya menggunakan pen untuk menulis.
EN: Slack is a very popular communication tool in modern tech companies and remote work environments, often replacing internal emails.
EN: Use 'Who do you...?' to ask about the person involved in an action. The word 'to' at the end shows the direction of the conversation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Who do you...?" untuk Bertanyakan tentang Orang yang Terlibat dalam Sesuatu Tindakan. Kata "to" di Hujung Ayat Menunjukkan Sasaran Komunikasi.
Who do you work with?
Dengan siapa anda bekerja?
EN: In casual English, it is very common to start a question with 'Who' and end with a preposition like 'to', even though formal grammar sometimes suggests 'Whom'.
EN: Use 'talk to' followed by a person to show who you are communicating with.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "talk to" yang Diikuti dengan Seseorang untuk Menunjukkan dengan Siapa Anda Berkomunikasi.
I talk to my boss every morning.
Saya bercakap dengan bos saya setiap pagi.
EN: In modern remote work culture, 'talking to my team' often refers to digital communication like Slack or Zoom, not just face-to-face speaking.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective to describe its quality or state.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk Menghubungkan Subjek Tunggal dengan Kata Adjektif bagi Memerihalkan Sifat atau Keadaannya.
The internet is very slow.
Rangkaian internet sangat lambat.
EN: In modern business contexts, Slack is a widely used communication tool. Saying it is 'fast' often refers to the speed of receiving responses compared to email.
EN: Use 'be good for' to describe something that is beneficial or useful for a specific purpose or activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "be good for" untuk Memerihalkan Sesuatu yang Bermanfaat atau Berguna untuk Tujuan atau Aktiviti Tertentu.
Water is good for your health.
Minum air bagus untuk kesihatan anda.
EN: In professional contexts, 'good for work' often implies that a tool or habit increases productivity or makes a task easier.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or has a scheduled event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Do you have...?" untuk Bertanyakan Sama ada Seseorang Mempunyai Sesuatu Barang atau Mempunyai Jadual Aktiviti.
Do you have a meeting today?
Adakah anda ada mesyuarat hari ini?
EN: In professional settings, asking about deadlines is a common way to offer help or manage team expectations.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or tasks you need to complete. Use 'a' before words starting with a consonant sound.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "have" untuk Bercakap tentang Barang yang Anda Miliki atau Tugasan yang Perlu Anda Selesaikan. Gunakan "a" Sebelum Kata yang Bermula dengan Bunyi Konsonan.
I have a meeting.
Saya ada satu mesyuarat.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'big' is often used instead of 'important' to describe a deadline that has high priority or significant consequences.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of a specific event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "When is..." untuk bertanyakan masa atau tarikh sesuatu acara tertentu.
When is the meeting?
Bilakah mesyuarat itu?
EN: In professional settings, asking for a deadline is a sign of responsibility and good time management.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Kata Sendi Nama "on" Sebelum Hari Tertentu dalam Seminggu (Isnin, Selasa, dll.).
The meeting is on Monday.
Mesyuarat itu pada hari Isnin.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, Friday is often the deadline for weekly tasks or the day for 'casual' dress codes.
EN: To ask a question with an action verb (like 'need'), start the sentence with 'Do' for the subjects I, you, we, or they.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk Bertanyakan Soalan Menggunakan Kata Kerja Perbuatan (Seperti "need"), Mulakan Ayat dengan Kata Bantu "Do" Jika Subjeknya ialah I, you, we, atau they.
Do you have a pen?
Adakah anda mempunyai pen?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, offering help is a common way to show teamwork and build rapport. It is polite to ask even if you are not sure if the person needs it.
EN: Use 'You are + adjective' to describe someone's personality or behavior.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "You are + kata adjektif" untuk Memerihalkan Personaliti atau Tingkah Laku Seseorang.
You are very kind.
Baiknya anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is important to say 'please' when accepting an offer to remain polite. Simply saying 'Yes' can sometimes sound too blunt.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let's" (Let us) yang Diikuti dengan Kata Kerja Asal untuk Membuat Cadangan atau Menjemput Seseorang Melakukan Sesuatu Bersama-sama.
Let's eat lunch now.
Jom kita makan tengah hari sekarang.
EN: In modern business contexts, brand names like 'Zoom' or 'Slack' are often used directly as verbs or primary nouns for communication, reflecting the remote work culture.
EN: In casual English, the subject 'I' is often dropped in common phrases like 'Talk to you soon' or 'See you later'.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam Bahasa Inggeris Kasual, Subjek "I" (Saya) Sering Ditinggalkan dalam Frasa Biasa Seperti "Talk to you later" atau "See you soon".
See you tomorrow!
Jumpa esok!
EN: 'Talk to you soon' is a very common and friendly way to end a conversation, especially when you plan to speak again later that day or week.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pejabat
Dalam konteks: meja kerja; meja tulis
Dalam konteks: skrin
Dalam konteks: Mesyuarat
Dalam konteks: mesej
Dalam konteks: pasukan
Dalam konteks: pantas; cepat
Dalam konteks: tarikh akhir
Dalam konteks: Banyak membantu
Dalam konteks: kemudian; nanti
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To do your job at your house instead of at an office.
Bekerja dari rumah
To speak with someone.
Bercakap dengan...
A polite way to say 'you're welcome' or that something is easy to do.
Tiada masalah; Sama-sama
A friendly way to end a conversation.
Berhubung lagi nanti; Cakap lagi nanti
A professional instant messaging and collaboration platform for teams.
Platform pemesejan segera dan kolaborasi profesional yang direka khas untuk pasukan.
A video conferencing software used for virtual meetings and webinars.
Perisian persidangan video yang digunakan untuk mesyuarat maya dan webinar.
A dedicated space or room within a person's residence used for business or work purposes.
Ruang atau bilik khusus di dalam kediaman seseorang yang digunakan untuk tujuan perniagaan atau kerja.