Working a Part-time Job - Part A (Hours and Pay)Bekerja Sambilan - Bahagian A (Jam Kerja dan Gaji)
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EN: The '-ing' form (gerund) can be used as a noun to describe an activity or a title of a situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja yang ditambah -ing (gerund) boleh digunakan sebagai kata nama untuk menerangkan aktiviti atau sebagai tajuk bagi sesuatu situasi.
Learning English is fun.
Belajar bahasa Inggeris sangat menyeronokkan.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'part-time' usually refers to working fewer than 30-35 hours a week, often common for students.
EN: In English titles or labels, the word 'Part' is followed by a letter or number to organize content into sections.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam tajuk atau label bahasa Inggeris, perkataan "Part" diikuti oleh huruf atau nombor untuk menyusun kandungan kepada bahagian yang berbeza.
Part B
Bahagian B
EN: Using 'and' to connect two nouns as a title or topic. In English, titles often omit verbs to be concise.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "and" untuk menghubungkan dua kata nama sebagai tajuk atau topik. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, tajuk selalunya menggugurkan kata kerja untuk kekal ringkas.
Name and address.
Nama dan alamat.
EN: In many Western cultures, discussing specific 'hours and pay' can be sensitive. It is common to use polite phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' when asking about someone's salary.
EN: Present Continuous Tense (be + V-ing) is used to describe an action happening right now or a current situation.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Kini Berterusan (kata kerja be + kata kerja-ing) digunakan untuk menerangkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku pada masa kini atau keadaan semasa.
They are eating lunch together.
Mereka sedang makan tengah hari bersama-sama.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing one's specific salary can be sensitive, which is why Sabrina mentions 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private.'
EN: Indirect questions are used to be more polite. Instead of saying 'What is your pay?', we start with 'Can I ask...' and the word order changes so the verb 'is' comes at the end of the clause.
Bahasa Melayu: Soalan tidak langsung digunakan untuk menjadi lebih sopan. Daripada berkata terus "Berapakah gaji anda?", kita mulakan dengan "Boleh saya tanya..." dan kata kerja "is" dalam klausa tersebut diletakkan di hujung ayat.
Can I ask where the bathroom is?
Boleh saya tanya di mana tandas?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary or pay can be considered a sensitive or private topic. Using softening phrases like 'Can I ask...' or 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' is essential to avoid being rude.
EN: Use 'if' to talk about a possible situation and its result. In this pattern, we use 'will' for the result and the simple present tense after 'if'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "if" untuk membincangkan situasi yang mungkin dan hasilnya. Dalam pola ayat ini, bahagian hasil menggunakan "will", manakala kata kerja selepas "if" menggunakan kala kini.
I will help you if you are busy.
Jika awak sibuk, saya akan tolong awak.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary or pay is considered a personal or sensitive topic. Using phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' shows respect for the other person's boundaries.
EN: The verb 'mind' is followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to talk about things that bother you or that you are willing to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "mind" (keberatan) mesti diikuti oleh kata kerja dalam bentuk -ing (gerund) untuk menyatakan perkara yang mengganggu anda atau yang anda sanggup lakukan.
I don't mind waiting for you.
Saya tidak keberatan menunggu awak.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's salary can be sensitive. Using 'I don't mind' helps create a comfortable atmosphere when sharing personal information.
EN: Use 'per' to express a rate or ratio, meaning 'for each'. It is commonly used when talking about salary or speed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "per" untuk menyatakan kadar atau nisbah, bermaksud "untuk setiap". Ini sangat biasa digunakan apabila bercakap tentang gaji atau kelajuan.
The speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour.
Had laju ialah 50 kilometer sejam.
EN: In Taiwan, part-time wages are often discussed in terms of hourly rates (NTD per hour). The minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government.
EN: The phrase 'What is... like?' is used to ask for a description or general information about something, rather than just a specific number.
Bahasa Melayu: Pola ayat "What is... like?" digunakan untuk bertanya tentang penerangan atau gambaran umum sesuatu, bukan hanya nombor yang spesifik.
What's your new house like?
Secara amnya, bagaimana keadaan rumah baharu awak?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's exact salary can be sensitive. Using 'What's your pay like?' is a softer way to ask for a general idea rather than a specific amount.
EN: Use 'an hour' or 'per hour' to describe the rate of pay or frequency. 'An' is used before 'hour' because the 'h' is silent, and it starts with a vowel sound.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "an hour" atau "per hour" untuk menerangkan kadar gaji atau kekerapan. Gunakan "an" sebelum "hour" kerana huruf "h" tidak disebut, dan perkataan itu bermula dengan bunyi vokal.
She exercises three times an hour.
Dia bersenam tiga kali sejam.
EN: In Taiwan, the minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government. Mentioning 'NT dollars' (New Taiwan Dollar) is common in international contexts, while locally people just say 'dollars' or 'yuan'.
EN: In casual conversation, 'Cool' is often used as a one-word sentence to express agreement, approval, or that something is satisfactory.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan santai, "Cool" sering digunakan sebagai ayat satu perkataan untuk menyatakan persetujuan, penerimaan, atau perasaan bahawa sesuatu itu bagus.
I got the job! - Cool!
Saya dapat kerja itu! - Hebat!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Cool' is one of the most common ways to show you are listening and find the information interesting or good, without needing a long response.
EN: Use 'more than' to compare amounts or numbers, meaning 'greater than' or 'exceeding'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "more than" untuk membandingkan jumlah atau nombor, bermaksud "lebih daripada" atau "melebihi".
I have more than ten books.
Saya mempunyai lebih daripada sepuluh buku.
EN: In Taiwan, the minimum wage is adjusted periodically by the government to ensure a basic standard of living for workers.
EN: 'Yeah' is an informal way to say 'yes'. It is very common in spoken English to show agreement or confirm a statement.
Bahasa Melayu: "Yeah" ialah cara tidak formal untuk menyebut "yes". Ia sangat biasa dalam pertuturan bahasa Inggeris untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau mengesahkan apa yang dikatakan oleh orang lain.
Yeah, I think so too.
Ya, saya pun fikir begitu.
EN: In casual conversations, 'Yeah' is often used as a 'backchannel' signal, showing the speaker that you are listening and following the conversation.
EN: Use the word 'pretty' before an adjective to mean 'quite' or 'very'. It makes the description sound more natural and casual.
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan perkataan "pretty" sebelum kata adjektif untuk bermaksud "agak" atau "sangat". Ini menjadikan nada lebih semula jadi dan lebih lisan.
The food here is pretty good.
Makanan di sini agak sedap.
EN: In many Western workplaces, discussing pay is becoming more common among coworkers, but it is still often prefaced with polite phrases like 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private' to avoid pressure.
EN: 'Hey' is a common informal greeting used to get someone's attention or to say hello to friends.
Bahasa Melayu: "Hey" ialah sapaan tidak formal yang biasa digunakan untuk menarik perhatian seseorang atau untuk menyapa rakan.
Hey, how are you?
Hei, apa khabar?
EN: In American English, 'Hey' is often used instead of 'Hi' among peers and friends. It is very casual.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun (like 'hours') to ask about the quantity or number of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How many" diikuti dengan kata nama majmuk (seperti "hours") untuk bertanya tentang kuantiti atau kekerapan sesuatu.
How many books do you have?
Berapa banyak buku yang kamu ada?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about work hours is common, but asking about specific salary (pay) can be sensitive, which is why the speaker says 'I'll understand if you want to keep that private'.
EN: Use 'every' followed by a time period (like weekend, day, or week) to talk about habits or regular schedules in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "every" diikuti dengan unit masa (seperti hujung minggu, hari, atau minggu) untuk menerangkan jadual yang menjadi kebiasaan atau berlaku secara tetap pada masa kini.
I drink coffee every morning.
Saya minum kopi setiap pagi.
EN: In many Western countries, working on weekends is common for part-time student jobs, whereas full-time office jobs typically follow a Monday-to-Friday schedule.
EN: This is a short question used to ask the same question back to the person who just asked you. It avoids repeating the entire sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah soalan pendek yang digunakan untuk menanyakan semula soalan yang sama kepada orang yang baru sahaja bertanya kepada anda, bagi mengelakkan pengulangan ayat penuh.
I am a student. And you?
Saya seorang pelajar. Bagaimana dengan anda?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'And you?' is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going. It shows that you are interested in the other person's life or opinion as well.
EN: Use 'every' followed by days of the week to describe a repeating schedule or routine.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "every" diikuti dengan hari dalam minggu untuk menerangkan jadual atau rutin yang berulang.
I go to the gym every Tuesday and Thursday.
Saya pergi ke gim setiap hari Selasa dan Khamis.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, a 'shift' refers to the specific period of time a person is scheduled to work. Part-time jobs often have varying shift lengths depending on the employer's needs.
EN: The phrase 'a lot' is used as a noun phrase here to mean 'a large amount' or 'a large number'. It often follows the verb 'to be' (is/are) to describe a situation or quantity.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "a lot" digunakan sebagai frasa nama di sini untuk bermaksud "jumlah yang besar" atau "banyak". Ia biasanya mengikuti kata kerja penyambung (seperti is/are) untuk menerangkan bahawa sesuatu keadaan atau jumlah itu besar.
Ten dollars for a bottle of water? That's a lot!
Sebotol air berharga sepuluh dolar? Itu terlalu mahal (itu banyak wang)!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on someone's workload with 'That's a lot' can be a way of showing empathy or acknowledging their hard work, depending on the tone.
EN: The word 'nearly' is an adverb used to show that something is very close to a state or amount, but not quite there yet.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "nearly" ialah kata adverba yang digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu sangat hampir dengan sesuatu keadaan atau jumlah, tetapi masih kurang sedikit.
It is nearly dinner time.
Hampir tiba waktu makan malam.
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, 'full-time' usually refers to working 35-40 hours a week. If a part-time worker's hours approach this, it's common to use 'nearly full time' to describe their heavy workload.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: peribadi, tidak untuk didedahkan
Dalam konteks: minimum, paling rendah
Dalam konteks: gaji, upah (biasanya dikira mengikut jam atau minggu)
Dalam konteks: murah hati, pemurah
Dalam konteks: syif, giliran kerja
Dalam konteks: hampir, hampir-hampir
Dalam konteks: sambilan, separuh masa
Dalam konteks: hujung minggu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
The lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement.
Gaji minimum
To not share information with others; to keep something secret or personal.
Menjaga privasi / Tidak mendedahkan
To receive money for the work you do.
Menerima gaji / Mendapat bayaran
For each hour worked.
Setiap jam