EN: To ask a 'yes/no' question with a regular verb like 'have', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan soalan 'ya/tidak' menggunakan kata kerja biasa seperti 'have', letakkan 'Do' di permulaan ayat.
Do you have a pen?
Adakah anda mempunyai pen?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, asking 'Do you have time?' or 'Do you have a minute?' is a polite way to check if someone is busy before starting a conversation.
EN: Use 'Please' at the beginning of a sentence to make a command or request polite.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Please' di permulaan ayat untuk menjadikan arahan atau permintaan lebih sopan.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, offering a seat is a standard way to show hospitality and make someone feel welcome during a conversation.
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by 'to' and another verb to show that an action is necessary.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja 'need' diikuti dengan 'to' dan satu lagi kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tindakan itu perlu dilakukan.
I need to go.
Saya perlu pergi sekarang.
EN: In a workplace, 'I need to talk' often signals that the speaker has something important or serious to discuss, such as resigning or addressing a problem.
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or situations you are currently in. For 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use 'have'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda miliki atau situasi yang anda alami pada masa ini. Gunakan 'have' apabila subjeknya ialah 'I' (saya), 'you' (anda/kamu), 'we' (kami/kita), atau 'they' (mereka).
I have a big dog.
Saya ada seekor anjing besar.
EN: In a professional setting, 'opportunity' is often used instead of 'job' to sound more positive and growth-oriented when announcing a career change.
EN: Use 'Tell me' followed by a word like 'more' or 'about' to ask for more information in a friendly way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Tell me' diikuti dengan perkataan seperti 'more' atau 'about' sebagai cara yang mesra untuk meminta maklumat lanjut.
Tell me about your day.
Ceritakan kepada saya tentang hari anda.
EN: In English, 'I see' doesn't mean you are looking at something; it means 'I understand'. It is a common way to show active listening.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by 'a/an' and an adjective to describe a thing or a situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'It is' yang diikuti dengan 'a/an' dan kata sifat untuk memerihalkan sesuatu perkara atau situasi.
It is a beautiful day.
Ini hari yang indah.
EN: In professional contexts, saying 'A company wants me' is a common, informal way to say you have received a job offer.
EN: Use 'What kind of...' to ask for specific details or a category of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What kind of...' untuk bertanyakan butiran khusus atau kategori sesuatu perkara.
What kind of music do you like?
Apakah jenis muzik yang anda suka?
EN: In professional settings, asking 'What kind of job is it?' shows interest and encourages the speaker to share more details about their career move.
EN: Use 'It is' to identify a thing or a job, and 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your feelings.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'It is' untuk mengenal pasti sesuatu perkara atau pekerjaan, dan gunakan 'I am' yang diikuti dengan kata sifat untuk memerihalkan perasaan anda.
It is a big house. I am very happy.
Ini sebuah rumah yang besar. Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In professional settings, expressing excitement about a new opportunity is common and positive, even when leaving a current team.
EN: Use 'sound' + adjective to share your opinion or reaction to something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'sound' + kata sifat untuk memberikan pendapat atau reaksi anda terhadap sesuatu yang baru sahaja anda dengar.
That sounds great.
Dengar macam bagus.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to show enthusiasm for a colleague's new opportunity, even if you are sad to see them go.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about what you are able to do or what is possible.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda mampu lakukan atau perkara yang berkemungkinan berlaku.
I can help you tomorrow.
Saya boleh bantu anda esok.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, giving 'two weeks notice' is the standard professional courtesy when resigning from a job.
EN: When talking about periods of time (like 'two weeks'), we often treat them as a single unit and use the singular verb 'is'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila merujuk kepada tempoh masa (seperti 'two weeks'), kita biasanya menganggapnya sebagai satu unit tunggal, jadi kita menggunakan kata kerja bentuk tunggal 'is'.
Ten minutes is enough.
Sepuluh minit sudah cukup.
EN: In many Western workplaces, 'two weeks notice' is the standard professional courtesy when resigning from a job.
EN: Use the word 'need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or necessity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan perkataan 'need' yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan keperluan atau kehendak.
I need a coffee.
Saya memerlukan secawan kopi.
EN: In Western workplace culture, a 'transition plan' is a standard professional courtesy when leaving a job. It ensures that your responsibilities are handed over smoothly to your colleagues.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show ability or possibility. It does not change based on the person (I can, you can, he can).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau kemungkinan. Bentuknya tidak berubah mengikut kata ganti nama diri (contohnya: I can, you can, he can semuanya menggunakan bentuk yang sama).
I can help you.
Saya boleh membantu anda.
EN: In professional settings, offering to 'train my team' or a replacement is a sign of a 'good leaver'—someone who ensures a smooth transition before departing a job.
EN: When 'Who' is the subject of a question, we use the third-person singular verb form (adding 's') and do not use 'do' or 'does'.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila 'Who' menjadi subjek dalam soalan, kita menggunakan bentuk kata kerja orang ketiga tunggal (menambah s) dan tidak perlu menggunakan kata kerja bantu do atau does.
Who wants some coffee?
Siapa yang mahu minum kopi?
EN: In a professional setting, identifying the person with the most knowledge (the 'go-to person') is essential for a smooth transition when someone leaves a job.
EN: When talking about one person (he, she, or a name like Sarah), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila bercakap tentang seorang individu (he, she, atau nama seperti Sarah), kita menambah 's' pada kata kerja dalam bentuk kata kerja kini (present tense).
He plays tennis every day.
Dia bermain tenis setiap hari.
EN: In a professional setting, recommending a specific colleague to take over your work shows that you care about the team's success even after you leave.
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or command.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Please' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk membuat permintaan atau arahan secara sopan.
Please open the door.
Sila buka pintu.
EN: In Western business culture, a 'transition list' or 'handover document' is a standard professional courtesy when leaving a job to ensure the team can continue work smoothly.
EN: Use 'be grateful for' to express thanks for a specific thing or situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be grateful for' untuk menyatakan rasa terima kasih atas sesuatu perkara atau situasi yang khusus.
I am grateful for your help.
Saya sangat bersyukur atas bantuan anda.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing gratitude when leaving a job is common to maintain professional relationships (networking).
EN: Use 'be grateful for + person/thing' to say thank you for someone or something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'be grateful for + orang/perkara' untuk menyatakan rasa terima kasih terhadap seseorang atau sesuatu.
I am grateful for your help.
Saya sangat bersyukur atas bantuan anda.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and encouraged to express mutual appreciation when a colleague leaves on good terms.
EN: Use 'like' after a verb (usually 'be') to compare two things that are similar.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'like' selepas kata kerja (biasanya kata kerja 'be') untuk membandingkan dua perkara yang serupa.
The moon is like a big ball.
Bulan itu kelihatan seperti sebuah bola yang besar.
EN: In Western workplace culture, describing a team as a 'family' is a high compliment, suggesting strong emotional bonds, support, and loyalty among colleagues.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about the future or things that will happen later.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' + 'kata kerja' untuk bercakap tentang masa hadapan atau perkara yang akan berlaku kemudian.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and professional to express personal feelings like 'missing someone' when a colleague leaves, showing that they were a valued member of the team.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future feelings or actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang perasaan atau tindakan pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing personal feelings like 'I will miss you' when leaving a job is common and helps maintain professional relationships.
EN: Use 'Good luck with' followed by a noun to wish someone success in a specific situation or task.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Good luck with' yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk mengucapkan selamat berjaya kepada seseorang dalam situasi atau tugasan tertentu.
Good luck with your exam!
Selamat maju jaya dalam ujian anda!
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common and polite to express genuine happiness and support for a colleague who is leaving for a better position.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Peluang kerja baharu atau ruang untuk perkembangan kerjaya
Dalam konteks: Rasa teruja atau bersemangat
Dalam konteks: Sangat bagus, hebat, atau indah
Dalam konteks: Notis (sebelum meletakkan jawatan), pemberitahuan
Dalam konteks: Transisi, peralihan (merujuk kepada proses penyerahan tugas)
Dalam konteks: Melatih, memberi latihan (kepada orang lain)
Dalam konteks: Projek kerja, rancangan tugasan
Dalam konteks: Bersyukur, berterima kasih
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
A formal notification to an employer that one is leaving their job in two weeks.
Notis berhenti kerja dua minggu
To move from a standing position to a sitting position.
Duduk
Used to wish someone success with a specific future event or challenge.
semoga berjaya dengan..., semoga lancar dengan...
A job title for a professional who manages a team of developers and oversees technical projects.
Ketua Teknikal / Tech Lead
A strategy or document detailing how work responsibilities will be handed over to others.
Pelan Penyerahan Tugas