EN: We use 'This' to talk about a singular noun (one person, place, or thing) that is close to us. It is followed by a singular verb like 'is'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan 'This' (ini) untuk merujuk kepada kata nama tunggal (seseorang, tempat atau benda) yang dekat dengan kita. Ia biasanya diikuti dengan kata kerja tunggal 'is'.
This book is great.
Buku ini sangat bagus.
EN: Night markets are a huge part of Taiwanese culture, offering a wide variety of street food, games, and shopping. They are popular social hubs for both locals and tourists.
EN: We use 'That is...' to point out a single person, place, or thing that is far away from us.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita gunakan 'That is...' (itu ialah...) untuk menunjukkan satu orang, tempat, atau benda yang jauh daripada kita.
That is my school.
Itu sekolah saya.
EN: In Taiwan, night markets and family-run food stands are a vibrant part of daily life and local culture, where multiple generations often help out.
EN: Use 'Who is...' (contracted to 'Who's') to ask about the identity of a person. 'That' is used to point out a person who is further away from the speaker.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Who is...' (dipendekkan kepada 'Who's') untuk bertanya tentang identiti seseorang. 'That' (itu) digunakan untuk merujuk kepada orang yang jauh daripada penutur.
Who's that tall girl?
Siapakah gadis yang tinggi itu?
EN: Use 'He's' (He is) to talk about a male person's identity, relationship, or job.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'He's' (ringkasan untuk 'He is') untuk memperkenalkan identiti, hubungan, atau pekerjaan seseorang lelaki.
He's my friend, Sam. He's a teacher.
Dia ialah kawan saya, Sam. Dia seorang guru.
EN: In English, the word 'cousin' is gender-neutral and can refer to both male and female relatives. Unlike in Chinese, it does not specify whether the cousin is older or younger, or from the father's or mother's side.
EN: In casual English, people often use short fragments instead of full sentences. 'A doctor?' is a short way of asking 'Is he a doctor?' to show surprise or confirm information.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris tidak formal, orang sering menggunakan frasa pendek dan bukannya ayat penuh. 'A doctor?' ialah bentuk ringkas bagi soalan 'Is he a doctor?' (Adakah dia doktor?) untuk menunjukkan kejutan atau mengesahkan semula maklumat.
A teacher? Wow!
Guru? Wah!
EN: Using 'Cool!' is a very common and friendly way in American culture to show interest and positive feedback during a conversation.
EN: Use 'Who is...' (or the contraction 'Who's') to ask about the identity of a person. 'That' is used to point out a person who is not close to the speaker.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Who is...' (atau bentuk ringkas 'Who's') untuk bertanya tentang identiti seseorang. 'That' (itu) digunakan untuk merujuk kepada orang yang jauh daripada penutur.
Who's that tall man?
Siapakah lelaki yang tinggi itu?
EN: We use a comma before a person's name at the end of a sentence to show that the name refers to the same person we just mentioned (this is called an appositive).
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan koma sebelum nama seseorang di hujung ayat untuk menunjukkan bahawa nama itu merujuk kepada orang yang sama yang baru disebut (ini dipanggil appositive dalam tatabahasa).
He's my brother, Leo.
Dia abang saya, Leo.
EN: In English, 'aunt' can refer to your mother's sister, your father's sister, or the wife of your uncle. Unlike in Chinese, there aren't different words for maternal or paternal aunts.
EN: To ask a yes/no question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), we put the 'be' verb at the beginning of the sentence, before the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanya soalan ya/tidak dengan kata kerja 'be' (am, is, are), kita letakkan kata kerja 'be' di hadapan ayat, sebelum subjek.
Is he a teacher?
Adakah dia seorang guru?
EN: Use 'isn't' (is not) for short negative answers, and 'She's a...' (She is a...) to state someone's job or identity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'isn't' (singkatan untuk is not) untuk jawapan negatif yang pendek, dan 'She's a...' (singkatan untuk She is a...) untuk menyatakan pekerjaan atau identiti seseorang.
No, he isn't. He's a teacher.
Tidak, dia bukan. Dia seorang guru.
EN: When the subject is a singular third-person pronoun (he, she, it), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. For example, 'help' becomes 'helps'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah kata ganti nama diri ketiga tunggal (dia, dia, ia), kita menambah '-s' atau '-es' pada kata kerja (kata kerja) dalam masa kini mudah. Contohnya: 'help' menjadi 'helps'.
He plays soccer after school.
Dia bermain bola sepak selepas sekolah.
EN: To ask a yes/no question with 'be' verbs (am/is/are), we put the 'be' verb at the very beginning of the sentence, before the subject.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanya soalan ya/tidak dengan kata kerja 'be' (am/is/are), kita letakkan kata kerja 'be' di hadapan ayat, sebelum subjek.
Is that woman your teacher?
Adakah wanita itu guru anda?
EN: We use 'Subject + is + possessive adjective (our) + noun' to show who someone is and their relationship or role in our lives.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan pola 'Subjek + is + kata adjektif kepunyaan (our) + kata nama' untuk memperkenalkan identiti seseorang dan peranan atau hubungan mereka dalam kehidupan kita.
Mr. Wang is our teacher.
Encik Wong ialah guru kami.
EN: In English, family titles like 'Uncle' are capitalized when used directly before a person's name (e.g., 'Uncle Robert'). It shows respect and is used as a proper noun.
EN: Use 'His' to show that something belongs to a male person (him). It is placed before the noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'His' (dia) untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu kepunyaan lelaki. Ia diletakkan di hadapan kata nama.
His dog is cute.
Anjingnya sangat comel.
EN: In English, 'Mmm' is a common sound made to express that food tastes delicious, similar to 'Yum' or 'Yummy'.
EN: Use the pattern 'This is for [someone]' to hand something to a person or indicate who the recipient of a gift/item is.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'This is for [seseorang]' untuk memberikan sesuatu kepada seseorang atau menunjukkan siapa penerima hadiah/barang tersebut.
This is for you, Mom.
Ibu, ini untuk ibu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when giving a gift, it is common to say 'This is for you' with a warm smile. The recipient usually opens the gift immediately in front of the giver and expresses gratitude.
EN: In casual English, we often use short phrases instead of full sentences. 'For me?' is a short way of asking 'Is this for me?'. Rising intonation at the end turns the phrase into a question.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris tidak formal, kita sering menggunakan frasa pendek dan bukannya ayat penuh. 'For me?' ialah bentuk ringkas bagi 'Is this for me?' (Adakah ini untuk saya?). Gunakan nada menaik di hujung ayat untuk menjadikan frasa itu soalan.
A coffee? For her?
Secawan kopi? Untuk dia?
EN: In Western culture, when someone gives you a gift, it is polite to express pleasant surprise (like saying 'For me?') and open the gift in front of the giver while expressing gratitude.
EN: To wish someone a happy birthday, we use the phrase 'Happy birthday' followed by a comma and the person's name.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk mengucapkan selamat hari jadi kepada seseorang, kita menggunakan frasa 'Happy birthday' diikuti dengan koma dan nama orang tersebut.
Happy birthday, Leo!
Selamat hari jadi, Leo!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, wishing someone a happy birthday is often accompanied by a warm smile, a hug, or a small gift, reflecting a friendly and close relationship.
EN: Use 'so' before an adjective to emphasize the quality. It means 'very' or 'extremely'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'so' sebelum kata adjektif untuk menekankan kualiti tersebut. Ia bermaksud 'sangat' atau 'benar-benar'.
Your dog is so cute.
Anjing anda sangat comel!
EN: In English, describing a family or person as 'warm' means they are friendly, kind, and make you feel welcome and comfortable.
EN: Use 'My name is...' followed by your name to introduce yourself to others. This is a standard and polite way to state your name.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'My name is...' (Nama saya ialah...) diikuti dengan nama anda untuk memperkenalkan diri kepada orang lain. Ini adalah cara yang paling standard dan sopan untuk menyatakan nama anda.
My name is Leo.
Nama saya ialah Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, introducing yourself with 'My name is...' or 'I'm...' is usually accompanied by a friendly smile and sometimes a handshake in semi-formal or formal situations.
EN: Use 'I am' to talk about yourself, such as your job, age, or identity. 'I am' is often shortened to 'I'm' in spoken English.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I am' (saya) untuk bercakap tentang diri anda, seperti pekerjaan, umur atau identiti. Dalam pertuturan, ia sering dipendekkan kepada 'I'm'.
I am a student.
Saya seorang pelajar.
EN: In the US, 'junior high school' (often grades 7-9) and 'middle school' (often grades 6-8) both refer to the stage of education between elementary school and high school.
EN: Use 'This is...' to introduce someone or something close to you. 'My' is a possessive word showing that something belongs to you.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'This is...' (Ini ialah...) untuk memperkenalkan seseorang atau sesuatu yang dekat dengan anda. 'My' (saya) ialah kata adjektif kepunyaan yang menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu kepunyaan anda.
This is my friend.
Ini kawan saya.
EN: In English, 'family' can refer to the immediate family (parents and siblings) or the extended family (including aunts, uncles, and cousins), depending on the context. Here, Hana is proudly introducing her family members at the busy night market.
EN: Use 'My + noun' to show that something or someone belongs to you. 'My' is a possessive adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'My + kata nama' untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu atau seseorang kepunyaan anda. 'My' ialah kata adjektif kepunyaan yang bermaksud 'milik saya'.
My mother is a teacher.
Ibu saya ialah seorang guru.
EN: Use 'in' before cities, counties, or countries to show where something or someone is located.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'in' sebelum nama bandar, daerah atau negara untuk menunjukkan lokasi seseorang atau sesuatu.
My school is in Taipei.
Sekolah saya di Taipei.
EN: Nantou County is located in central Taiwan and is famous for its high-quality tea production, especially Oolong tea, due to its mountainous terrain and favorable climate.
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + is + a + adjective + noun' to describe someone's role or occupation with a descriptive quality.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur 'Subjek + is + a + kata adjektif + kata nama' untuk menerangkan peranan, pekerjaan atau ciri seseorang.
My father is a great teacher.
Ayah saya ialah seorang guru yang hebat.
EN: Use the word 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) like 'warm' and 'busy' to describe a person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' (dan) untuk menghubungkan dua kata adjektif (kata sifat) seperti 'warm' dan 'busy' untuk menerangkan seseorang, tempat atau benda pada masa yang sama.
My room is small and clean.
Bilik saya kecil dan bersih.
EN: In many cultures, the kitchen is considered the 'heart of the home' where family members gather, cook, and talk, which is why it is often described as both 'warm' (cozy) and 'busy' (active).
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + be verb (am/is/are) + Adjective' to describe a person's state, age, or characteristics. Here, 'is' connects the subject 'My grandfather' to the adjective 'old'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur 'Subjek + kata kerja be (am/is/are) + Kata Adjektif' untuk menerangkan keadaan, umur atau ciri seseorang. Di sini, 'is' menghubungkan subjek 'My grandfather' (datuk saya) dengan kata adjektif 'old' (tua).
My brother is tall.
Adik lelaki saya tinggi.
EN: Use 'But' at the beginning of a sentence to show a contrast or a surprising difference from the previous statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'But' (tetapi) pada permulaan ayat untuk menunjukkan kontras atau perbezaan yang mengejutkan daripada ayat sebelumnya.
He is old. But he is strong.
Dia sudah tua. Tetapi dia sangat kuat.
EN: Possessive adjectives (like 'my' and 'his') are used before nouns to show who owns or is related to something or someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata adjektif kepunyaan (seperti 'my' dan 'his') diletakkan di hadapan kata nama untuk menunjukkan kepunyaan atau hubungan seseorang atau sesuatu.
My father is his friend.
Ayah saya ialah kawan dia.
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + be verb + a/an + adjective + singular noun' to describe what someone or something is like.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'Subject + be verb + a/an + adjective + singular noun' untuk menerangkan ciri atau keadaan seseorang atau sesuatu.
He is a kind doctor.
Dia seorang doktor yang baik hati.
EN: Use 'have' with plural subjects (like 'my parents', 'we', 'they') to show possession or family relationships.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek adalah jamak (seperti 'my parents', 'kami', 'mereka'), gunakan kata kerja 'have' untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau hubungan kekeluargaan.
They have a big family.
Mereka mempunyai keluarga yang besar.
EN: The verb 'am' is a form of 'be' used with the subject 'I' to link the subject to a noun that describes it.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'am' ialah satu bentuk 'be' yang digunakan dengan subjek 'I' (saya) untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan kata nama yang menerangkannya.
I am a student.
Saya seorang pelajar.
EN: We use the verb 'is' (a form of 'be') to link a singular subject (like 'my little brother') to a noun that describes or defines it (like 'the son').
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan kata kerja 'is' (satu bentuk 'be') untuk menghubungkan subjek tunggal (seperti 'my little brother') dengan kata nama yang menerangkan atau mendefinisikannya (seperti 'the son').
My sister is a teacher.
Kakak perempuan saya ialah seorang guru.
EN: Use 'our' to show that something belongs to 'us'. It is a possessive word that comes before a noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'our' (kami) untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu milik 'kami'. Ia ialah kata milik yang diletakkan di hadapan kata nama.
Our house is big.
Rumah kami sangat besar.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, pets are considered beloved members of the family, which is why Hana introduces their cat 'Mochi' right along with her human family members.
EN: Use 'Her' to show that something belongs to a female person or animal. It is placed before the noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Her' (dia) untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu kepunyaan perempuan atau haiwan betina. Ia diletakkan di hadapan kata nama.
Her cat is cute.
Kucingnya sangat comel.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, pets are often treated as family members. Therefore, people use personal pronouns like 'he' or 'she' (and possessives like 'his' or 'her') instead of 'it' to refer to them.
EN: The word 'family' can be used as an uncountable noun meaning 'part of the family' or 'family members'. In this pattern, we do not use 'a' before 'family'.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'family' boleh digunakan sebagai kata nama tak boleh dikira yang bermaksud 'sebahagian daripada keluarga' atau 'ahli keluarga'. Dalam penggunaan ini, kita tidak meletakkan artikel 'a' di hadapan 'family'.
You are family to me.
Bagi saya, anda adalah keluarga.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, pets (like the cat Mochi in this story) are often considered full members of the family. Saying 'She is family, too' shows a deep emotional bond and treats the pet with the same respect as a human family member.
EN: Use 'is' after a singular subject (like 'my cousin Leo' or 'he') to state a fact or describe someone's job.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek adalah tunggal (contohnya 'sepupu saya Leo' atau 'dia'), gunakan kata kerja 'is' selepasnya untuk menerangkan fakta atau pekerjaan.
My friend Sarah is a student.
Kawan saya, Sarah, ialah seorang pelajar.
EN: In English, 'cousin' can refer to both male and female relatives (cousins). Unlike Chinese, which distinguishes between '表哥/表弟/堂哥/堂弟', English uses the single word 'cousin' and often adds the name (like 'cousin Leo') to clarify who they are talking about.
EN: Using multiple adjectives before a noun: When describing someone, we can put adjectives like 'kind' (character) and 'young' (age) together before the noun 'man'.
Bahasa Melayu: Menggunakan pelbagai kata adjektif sebelum kata nama: Apabila menerangkan seseorang, kita boleh meletakkan kata adjektif seperti 'kind' (baik hati, merujuk kepada personaliti) dan 'young' (muda, merujuk kepada umur) bersama-sama di hadapan kata nama 'man'.
She is a smart young woman.
Dia seorang wanita muda yang bijak.
EN: In English, the basic word order for simple sentences is Subject (the person doing the action) + Verb (the action) + Object (the person or thing receiving the action). Here, 'I' is the subject, 'love' is the verb, and 'my family' is the object.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam bahasa Inggeris, susunan perkataan asas untuk ayat mudah ialah 'Subject' (orang yang melakukan tindakan) + 'verb' (tindakan) + 'object' (orang atau benda yang menerima tindakan). Di sini, 'I' (saya) ialah subjek, 'love' (sayang) ialah kata kerja, dan 'my family' (keluarga saya) ialah objek.
I love my dog.
Saya sayang anjing saya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing love for one's family directly by saying 'I love my family' or 'I love you' to family members is very common and natural in daily life.
EN: Use 'This is + person' to introduce someone to another person. It is a very common and polite way to make introductions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'This is + orang' untuk memperkenalkan seseorang kepada orang lain. Ini adalah cara memperkenalkan yang sangat biasa dan sopan.
This is my brother, Tom.
Ini adik lelaki saya, Tom.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when introducing people, it is polite to introduce a younger person to an older person, or a friend to a family member first, by saying their name clearly.
EN: This is a common greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. It is a shortened version of 'It is nice to meet you.'
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ucapan biasa yang digunakan apabila bertemu seseorang buat kali pertama. Ia adalah bentuk ringkas bagi 'It is nice to meet you.'
Nice to meet you, Robert.
Selamat berkenalan, Robert.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Nice to meet you' is strictly used for the *first* time you meet someone. For subsequent meetings, you should say 'Nice to see you again' instead.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'too' di hujung ayat untuk bermaksud 'juga'. Biasanya, koma diletakkan sebelum 'too'.
I like apples, too.
Saya juga suka epal.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Nice to meet you, too' is the standard, polite response when someone first says 'Nice to meet you' to you. It is often accompanied by a handshake and a smile.
EN: We use 'is' after a singular name or noun (like 'Sarah') to connect it to a description or identity.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan 'is' selepas nama atau kata nama tunggal (seperti 'Sarah') untuk menghubungkannya dengan penerangan atau identitinya.
Leo is my cousin.
Leo ialah sepupu lelaki saya.
EN: In English, it is common to address family friends or relatives as 'Aunt' or 'Uncle' followed by their first name (e.g., 'Aunt Linda') to show respect and closeness.
EN: Possessive adjectives (our, your) are used before nouns to show ownership. They do not change form whether the noun is singular or plural.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sifat milik (our, your) diletakkan di hadapan kata nama untuk menunjukkan pemilikan. Bentuk kata sifat milik tidak berubah sama ada kata nama selepasnya tunggal atau jamak.
This is our car and that is your bicycle.
Ini kereta kami, dan itu basikal kamu.
EN: The phrase 'Our stand is your stand' is a variation of the classic hospitable English expression 'My house is your house' (originally from the Spanish 'Mi casa es su casa'). It is used to make guests feel extremely welcome, comfortable, and at home.
EN: The phrase 'Thank you' is a standard way to express gratitude. It consists of the verb 'thank' followed by the object pronoun 'you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'Thank you' ialah cara standard untuk menyatakan rasa terima kasih. Ia terdiri daripada kata kerja 'thank' (terima kasih) dan kata ganti nama objek 'you' (anda).
Thank you for the help.
Terima kasih atas bantuan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Thank you' is extremely common and expected in almost all social interactions, even for very small favors or polite gestures.
EN: Use 'I'm' (short for 'I am') to introduce yourself. It is followed by your name.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I'm' (singkatan untuk 'I am') untuk memperkenalkan diri anda. Ia diikuti terus dengan nama anda.
Hi! I'm Sarah.
Hai! Saya Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Hi! I'm [Name]' is the most common and natural way to introduce yourself in casual, everyday situations.
EN: The contraction 'You're' combines the subject pronoun 'you' and the verb 'are'. It is commonly used in spoken English to sound natural and fluent.
Bahasa Melayu: Singkatan 'You're' menggabungkan kata ganti nama subjek 'you' (anda) dengan kata kerja 'are' (adalah). Ia sangat biasa digunakan dalam bahasa Inggeris pertuturan dan menjadikan pertuturan lebih semula jadi dan lancar.
You're a great student.
Anda seorang pelajar yang hebat.
EN: In English, using 'the' before a profession (like 'the doctor') when meeting someone shows that you have already heard about them. It expresses recognition and excitement, similar to saying 'So you are the famous doctor everyone was talking about!'
EN: Use the apostrophe 's' after a singular noun to show ownership or relationship. For example, 'Hana's friend' means the friend belongs to or is associated with Hana.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan apostrof 's' selepas kata nama tunggal untuk menunjukkan pemilikan atau hubungan. Contohnya, 'Hana's friend' bermaksud 'kawan Hana'.
This is Leo's book.
Ini buku Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when meeting someone for the first time who is connected to a mutual friend, it is very common and polite to warmly acknowledge that relationship (e.g., 'you are Hana's friend') to build an instant, friendly connection.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) that describe the same person or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'and' (dan) untuk menghubungkan dua kata adjektif yang menerangkan orang atau benda yang sama.
She is tall and beautiful.
Dia tinggi dan cantik.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving sincere compliments about someone's personality (like being kind or smart) is a common and warm way to build rapport and show appreciation.
EN: Use the subject pronoun 'my' to show ownership, followed by a noun (cousin) and the 'be' verb (is) to describe a characteristic with an adjective (funny).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata ganti milik 'my' (saya) untuk menunjukkan pemilikan, diikuti dengan kata nama (cousin, sepupu), dan gunakan kata kerja 'is' untuk diikuti dengan kata sifat (funny, kelakar) bagi menerangkan ciri.
My dog is friendly.
Anjing saya sangat mesra.
EN: In English, the word cousin is gender-neutral. Here Leo is talking about Hana, so Traditional Chinese uses 表妹 (a younger female cousin), because Hana is Leo's younger female cousin.
EN: We use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') followed by an adjective to describe a situation, a fact, or a thing that was just mentioned.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan 'It is' (atau singkatan 'It's') diikuti dengan kata adjektif untuk menerangkan keadaan, fakta atau benda yang baru disebut.
It's true.
Ini benar.
EN: In casual English, 'Hey!' is a very common and friendly way to get someone's attention or react to a statement, similar to 'Wow!' or 'Look!'.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give polite instructions or commands. Adding 'please' at the end makes the request much more polite.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah yang digunakan untuk memberi arahan atau permintaan yang sopan. Menambah 'please' (sila) di hujung ayat menjadikan permintaan lebih sopan dan berbudi bahasa.
Stand up, please.
Sila berdiri.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'please' with imperative verbs like 'sit down' or 'stand up' is essential to avoid sounding bossy or rude, especially when welcoming guests.
EN: Use the pattern 'Something is for someone' to show who is receiving an item or gift.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'Sesuatu + is for + seseorang' untuk menunjukkan siapa penerima barang atau hadiah tersebut.
This apple is for you.
Epal ini untuk anda.
EN: In Taiwan, night markets are famous for local street food like beef soup. Offering food to guests is a warm way to show hospitality and welcome them into the family circle.
EN: We use 'A is B' to say that two things are the same or equal. 'Is' is a linking verb used with singular subjects like 'your family'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kita menggunakan 'A is B' (A ialah B) untuk menyatakan bahawa dua perkara adalah sama atau setara. 'is' ialah kata kerja (kata kerja be) yang digunakan untuk subjek tunggal (seperti 'your family').
My friend is a doctor.
Kawan saya seorang doktor.
EN: In many cultures, including Taiwan and Western countries, telling someone 'your family is my family' is a warm way to express deep friendship and gratitude, showing that you feel welcomed and treated like a family member.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pasar malam, biasanya pasar luar yang beroperasi pada waktu malam dan menjual pelbagai makanan ringan dan barangan.
Dalam konteks: Gerai, merujuk kepada struktur ringkas atau meja di pasar atau di jalan yang menjual makanan atau barangan.
Dalam konteks: Sepupu (lelaki atau perempuan)
Dalam konteks: Doktor
Dalam konteks: Cantik, indah
Dalam konteks: Tukang masak
Dalam konteks: jururawat
Dalam konteks: Suami
Dalam konteks: hadiah
Dalam konteks: Mesra, hangat
Dalam konteks: Sekolah menengah rendah
Dalam konteks: Petani
Dalam konteks: Hati, perasaan, jiwa
Dalam konteks: Rakan sekelas
Dalam konteks: Pintar
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A polite formula used when being introduced to someone.
Selamat berkenalan
To move your body into a sitting position.
A temporary or mobile structure where food is sold to the public.
Gerai makanan, gerai jualan makanan