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 a professional setting like a doctor's office, it is common to use the patient's first name to create a friendly atmosphere, while the patient usually addresses the doctor by their title and last name.
EN: Use 'Dr.' followed by a last name to show respect to a medical professional or someone with a PhD.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Dr.' yang diikuti dengan nama keluarga untuk menunjukkan rasa hormat kepada profesional perubatan atau pemegang ijazah kedoktoran.
Good afternoon, Dr. Smith.
Selamat petang, Dr. Smith.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, it is standard to address doctors by 'Dr.' and their last name. Using only 'Doctor' is also common and polite.
EN: Use 'How are you + verb-ing' to ask about someone's current state or health condition.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'How are you + verb-ing' untuk bertanyakan keadaan atau tahap kesihatan semasa seseorang.
How are you doing today?
Bagaimanakah keadaan anda hari ini?
EN: In a medical context, this is a standard professional way for a doctor to begin a consultation. It is more specific than a general 'How are you?' and focuses on the patient's health.
EN: Use 'to be honest' at the beginning or end of a sentence to show you are telling the truth, especially when the news is not good.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'to be honest' di awal atau di akhir ayat untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda bercakap jujur, terutamanya apabila menyampaikan berita yang kurang menyenangkan.
To be honest, I don't like this coffee.
To be honest, saya tidak menyukai kopi ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when a doctor asks 'How are you feeling?', it is expected that you give an honest answer about your symptoms rather than just saying 'I'm fine'.
EN: Use 'I'm sorry to hear that' to show empathy when someone shares bad news or feels unwell.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I'm sorry to hear that' untuk menunjukkan simpati apabila seseorang berkongsi berita buruk atau merasa tidak sihat.
I'm sorry to hear that your cat is sick.
Saya tumpang sedih mendengar kucing anda sakit.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, doctors often use empathetic phrases like 'I'm sorry to hear that' to build rapport with patients before moving to clinical questions.
EN: Use 'I have a + [health problem]' to describe symptoms or illnesses.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'I have a + [health problem]' untuk menggambarkan gejala atau penyakit.
I have a stomach ache.
Saya sakit perut.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients are encouraged to be specific about the severity of pain using adjectives like 'bad', 'sharp', or 'dull'.
EN: Use 'feel' followed by an adjective to describe your physical or emotional state. 'All the time' is a common phrase meaning 'constantly' or 'always'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'feel' yang diikuti dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan keadaan fizikal atau emosi anda. 'All the time' ialah frasa biasa yang bermaksud "sentiasa" atau "sepanjang masa".
I feel happy all the time.
Saya gembira sepanjang masa.
EN: In a medical context, being specific about the duration (all the time) helps doctors understand the severity of the illness.
EN: Use 'did' to ask questions about the past. After 'did', the main verb (like 'start') must be in its base form.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'did' untuk bertanyakan soalan tentang masa lalu. Selepas 'did', kata kerja utama (seperti 'start') mestilah kekal dalam bentuk asal.
When did you eat lunch?
Bilakah anda makan tengah hari?
EN: In a medical context, doctors use 'When did... start?' to establish a timeline for an illness, which is crucial for diagnosis.
EN: Use the past tense 'started' and the word 'ago' to talk about when something happened in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk lampau 'started' dan perkataan 'ago' untuk bercakap tentang bila sesuatu perkara telah berlaku.
I finished my homework two hours ago.
Saya telah menyiapkan kerja rumah saya dua jam yang lalu.
EN: In medical contexts, being specific about when symptoms started (e.g., 'three days ago') helps doctors make an accurate diagnosis.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely offer help or tell someone what you are about to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Let me + verb' untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan atau memberitahu seseorang apa yang bakal anda lakukan.
Let me help you with those bags.
Biar saya bantu anda angkat beg-beg itu.
EN: In a medical context, doctors often use 'Let me...' to explain their actions before touching a patient, which is both professional and reassuring.
EN: Use 'have a + [health problem]' to describe symptoms or illnesses you are experiencing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have a + [health problem]' untuk menggambarkan gejala atau penyakit yang sedang anda alami.
I have a cold.
Saya selesema.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, body temperature is often measured in Fahrenheit (°F), but Celsius (°C) is standard in medical contexts and in many other parts of the world. 37.8°C is considered a low-grade fever.
EN: Use 'Can you...' to make a polite request or ask someone to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Can you...' untuk membuat permintaan secara sopan atau meminta seseorang melakukan sesuatu.
Can you close the door, please?
Bolehkah anda tolong tutupkan pintu untuk saya?
EN: In a medical context, doctors use 'please' and 'Can you...' to make patients feel more comfortable and less like they are being ordered around.
EN: Use 'Like this?' as a short question to ask if you are doing an action correctly or if something looks right.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Like this?' sebagai soalan ringkas untuk bertanyakan sama ada perbuatan anda betul, atau jika keadaan sesuatu itu adalah tepat.
Do I hold the pen like this?
Adakah saya memegang pensel seperti ini?
EN: In a medical context, patients often use short phrases like this to confirm they are following the doctor's physical instructions correctly.
EN: Use 'Subject + be verb + adjective' to describe how something looks or feels.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur 'Subject + be verb + adjective' untuk menggambarkan rupa atau keadaan sesuatu perkara.
The soup is very hot.
Sup ini sangat panas.
EN: In a medical context, 'perfect' is often used by healthcare professionals to encourage patients when they follow instructions correctly (like opening their mouth wide).
EN: Use 'Do you have...' to ask about symptoms or things someone possesses. Use 'or' to give two choices in a question.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Do you have...' untuk bertanyakan tentang gejala atau barang yang dimiliki seseorang. Gunakan 'or' dalam soalan untuk memberikan dua pilihan.
Do you have a headache or a fever?
Adakah anda mengalami sakit kepala atau demam?
EN: In Western medical contexts, doctors often ask specific 'yes/no' or 'either/or' questions to narrow down a diagnosis quickly.
EN: Use 'have' to describe medical symptoms or conditions you are currently experiencing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk menggambarkan gejala perubatan atau keadaan kesihatan yang sedang anda alami.
I have a headache.
Saya sakit kepala.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients are encouraged to be specific about which symptoms they have and, importantly, which ones they do NOT have to help with diagnosis.
EN: Use 'have + noun' to state a result, possession, or a condition you have identified.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have + noun' untuk menyatakan keputusan, pemilikan, atau keadaan yang telah anda kenal pasti.
I have a gift for you.
Saya ada hadiah untuk anda.
EN: In Western medicine, doctors often use this phrase to transition from the examination phase to the explanation of the illness, maintaining a professional yet direct communication style.
EN: Use 'have a/an + [illness]' to describe a medical condition or symptom.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have a/an + [illness]' untuk menggambarkan masalah kesihatan atau gejala.
I have a cold.
Saya selesema.
EN: In Western medical contexts, doctors often use direct language to state a diagnosis but follow it with reassuring phrases like 'not serious' to maintain a professional yet empathetic tone.
EN: Use the pattern 'It is [adjective] to [verb]' to express your feeling or opinion about an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola 'It is [adjective] to [verb]' untuk menyatakan perasaan atau pendapat anda terhadap sesuatu perbuatan.
It is nice to meet you.
Gembira dapat bertemu dengan anda.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often use this phrase to express relief after a doctor gives a non-serious diagnosis.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about a future action or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang tindakan masa hadapan atau keputusan yang dibuat pada waktu bercakap.
I will call you later.
Saya akan telefon anda sebentar lagi.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'medication' is a formal term for medicine. Doctors often use 'it' to refer back to the specific illness or symptom previously discussed.
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the start of a sentence to give instructions or commands. This is called the 'Imperative' mood.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata kerja bentuk asal di awal ayat untuk memberikan arahan atau perintah. Ini dipanggil "ayat perintah".
Drink plenty of water every day.
Minum air yang secukupnya setiap hari.
EN: In English, we use 'take' for medicine, not 'eat'. Using 'eat' for medicine sounds unnatural to native speakers.
EN: Use 'Should I + verb' to ask for advice or instructions on the correct way to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Should I + verb' untuk meminta nasihat atau arahan tentang cara betul untuk melakukan sesuatu.
Should I call you later?
Patutkah saya menelefon anda kemudian?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'with food' usually means during or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset.
EN: Use 'always' before a verb to give a strong instruction or describe a constant habit.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'always' sebelum kata kerja untuk memberikan arahan yang tegas atau menggambarkan tabiat yang berterusan.
Always wash your hands before eating.
Sentiasa cuci tangan anda sebelum makan.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, 'medication' is a formal word for medicine. 'After meals' is a standard instruction to prevent stomach irritation.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'should' untuk memberikan nasihat atau cadangan. Ia diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal.
You should sleep early tonight.
Anda patut tidur awal malam ini.
EN: In Western medical consultations, doctors often provide lifestyle advice (like drinking water and resting) alongside prescriptions as a holistic approach to recovery.
EN: Use 'will' to make a promise or show willingness to follow a suggestion or instruction immediately after hearing it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk membuat janji atau menunjukkan kesediaan untuk mengikut cadangan atau arahan selepas mendengarnya.
I will call you later.
Saya akan hubungi anda sebentar lagi.
EN: In a medical context, saying 'I will do that' shows respect for the doctor's expertise and confirms that you understand the treatment plan.
EN: Use 'want to + verb' to express a desire or a plan to do something in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'want to + verb' untuk menyatakan keinginan atau rancangan untuk melakukan sesuatu pada masa hadapan.
I want to buy a new car next month.
Saya mahu membeli kereta baharu bulan depan.
EN: In Western medical contexts, a 'follow-up' is a standard procedure to ensure the patient is recovering as expected. It is common for doctors to schedule this even for minor infections.
EN: Use 'Is [Time/Day] okay?' to check if a specific time is convenient for someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Is [Time/Day] okay?' untuk menyemak sama ada masa tertentu sesuai untuk seseorang.
Is tomorrow afternoon okay?
Adakah petang esok sesuai?
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, patients often confirm appointments by suggesting or agreeing to specific time slots. 'Okay' is a very common, polite way to confirm suitability.
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that will happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' yang diikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk asal untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang bakal berlaku atau keadaan pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In Western medical culture, doctors often use encouraging phrases like 'You will feel better soon' to provide emotional support and build rapport with patients.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'Thank you' to show stronger gratitude.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'so much' selepas 'Thank you' untuk menunjukkan rasa penghargaan yang lebih mendalam.
Thank you so much for your help.
Terima kasih banyak atas bantuan anda.
EN: In English-speaking medical contexts, it is standard and polite to address a doctor using 'Dr.' followed by their last name.
EN: Reflexive pronouns like 'yourself' are used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same person.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata ganti nama diri refleksif seperti 'yourself' digunakan apabila subjek dan objek dalam ayat merujuk kepada orang yang sama, membawa maksud "diri anda sendiri".
Please help yourself to some cookies.
Jemputlah makan biskut ini, jangan malu-malu.
EN: In Western medical culture, doctors often end a consultation with a warm closing like 'Take care' to show empathy and build rapport with the patient.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Gejala atau tanda-tanda penyakit
Dalam konteks: Sakit kepala
Dalam konteks: Sakit, pedih, atau keradangan
Dalam konteks: suhu badan
Dalam konteks: Demam
Dalam konteks: keputusan diagnosis
Dalam konteks: Jangkitan
Dalam konteks: Ubat-ubatan (kebiasaannya yang dipreskripsikan oleh doktor)
Dalam konteks: Ubat biji / Pil
Dalam konteks: Pemeriksaan susulan / Temu janji ulangan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To tell the truth; used to express a sincere opinion.
Sejujurnya, bercakap benar
A condition where mucus comes out of the nose.
Hidung berair
To look after one's own health and well-being.
Jaga diri baik-baik, jaga diri
A subsequent medical appointment to check the progress of a patient after an initial treatment.
Pemeriksaan susulan / Susulan
An instruction to consume medication during or immediately after a meal.
Diambil bersama makanan / Diambil selepas makan