EN: Use 'just' before a verb to show that an action happened a very short time ago.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «just» sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tindakan baru sahaja berlaku sekejap tadi.
I just finished my homework.
Saya baru sahaja menyiapkan kerja sekolah saya.
EN: 'Hi there!' is a very common, friendly, and slightly more informal way to say hello than just 'Hi'. It is perfect for checking into a hotel or meeting staff.
EN: Use 'How can I + verb' to politely offer help or ask for instructions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How can I + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan bantuan secara sopan atau meminta arahan.
How can I open this box?
Bagaimanakah cara untuk saya membuka kotak ini?
EN: In English-speaking service environments, it is common to introduce yourself by name to create a friendly and personal connection with the customer.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or plan to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «want to» yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keinginan atau rancangan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I want to drink some water.
Saya nak minum air sedikit.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to address service staff by their first name if they have introduced themselves, as David did.
EN: Use 'to + verb' after a noun to show the purpose or what you can do with that thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «to + kata kerja» selepas kata nama untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau perkara yang boleh anda lakukan dengan benda tersebut.
I have a lot of homework to do.
Saya ada banyak kerja sekolah untuk disiapkan.
EN: In service industries like hotels, using positive adjectives like 'Great' and 'Nice' helps create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
EN: Use 'What do you + verb?' to ask for someone's opinion or suggestion. 'Recommend' is a common verb used when you want advice from a local or expert.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «What do you + kata kerja?» untuk meminta pendapat atau cadangan daripada seseorang. «Recommend» (mengesyorkan) ialah kata kerja yang sering digunakan apabila meminta cadangan daripada penduduk tempatan atau pakar.
What do you eat for breakfast?
Apa yang anda makan untuk sarapan?
EN: In English-speaking service industries (like hotels), it is very common and polite to ask for a 'recommendation'. Staff are trained to give personalized advice based on your interests.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'should' untuk memberi nasihat atau cadangan kepada seseorang.
You should wear a coat today.
Anda patut memakai jaket hari ini.
EN: In English, 'should' is a polite way to give recommendations to tourists, making the speaker sound helpful rather than bossy.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to share your feeling or opinion about something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «sounds + kata sifat» untuk menyatakan perasaan atau pendapat anda tentang sesuatu yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds great!
Dengarnya bagus tu!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'Oh' and 'interesting' shows active listening and encourages the speaker to continue.
EN: Use 'by + transport' to describe how you travel. Do not use 'a' or 'the' between 'by' and the vehicle.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «by + pengangkutan» untuk menceritakan cara anda melancong. Jangan guna a atau the di antara by dan pengangkutan.
I go to school by train.
Saya naik kereta api ke sekolah.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, people often measure distance in 'minutes' rather than 'kilometers' when giving directions.
EN: Use 'ones' to replace a plural noun mentioned before (museums) to avoid repeating the same word.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'ones' untuk menggantikan kata nama jamak yang telah disebutkan sebelum ini (museums) bagi mengelakkan pengulangan kata yang sama.
I like these shoes. Do you have any blue ones?
Saya suka kasut ini. Adakah anda mempunyai yang berwarna biru?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What about...?' is a very common and polite way to shift the focus of a conversation or ask for a recommendation without starting a long, formal sentence.
EN: Use the pattern 'be popular with [group]' to say that many people in a specific group like something or someone.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola «be popular with [kumpulan]» untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu atau seseorang itu sangat popular dalam kalangan kumpulan tertentu.
This cafe is popular with students.
Kafe ini sangat popular dalam kalangan pelajar.
EN: In English-speaking countries, hotel staff often use enthusiastic words like 'Yes!' or 'Great!' to make guests feel welcome and confident in their recommendations.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a reason to a result. The first part is the cause, and the second part is what happens because of it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «so» untuk menghubungkan sebab dan akibat. Bahagian pertama ialah punca, dan bahagian kedua ialah kesan daripada punca tersebut.
I am hungry, so I will eat an apple.
Saya lapar, jadi saya akan makan sebiji epal.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission to do something in a polite but informal way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «Can I...?» untuk meminta kebenaran melakukan sesuatu secara sopan tetapi tidak rasmi.
Can I open the window?
Bolehkah saya membuka tingkap?
EN: In many museums, photography is allowed, but using a 'flash' is often forbidden because it can damage old artworks. Always look for signs or ask staff like Sarah did.
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that something is not allowed or not possible.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «cannot» (atau can't) yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu tidak dibenarkan atau mustahil untuk dilakukan.
You cannot smoke in the room.
Anda tidak boleh merokok di dalam bilik.
EN: In many museums and galleries, photography is allowed but flash is prohibited because the bright light can damage sensitive historical artifacts and paintings over time.
EN: Use 'Is there...?' to ask if something exists. You can add a description after the noun (like 'I can join') to be more specific.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «Is there...?» untuk bertanya sama ada sesuatu itu wujud. Anda boleh menambah penerangan selepas kata nama (contohnya «I can join») untuk menyampaikan maklumat yang lebih khusus.
Is there a bus I can take?
Adakah bas yang boleh saya naiki?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'No problem' is a very common way to accept information or say 'you're welcome' in a casual setting.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. It is followed by a singular noun.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'There is' untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu 'wujud' atau 'ada'. Ia diikuti dengan kata nama tunggal.
There is a park near my house.
Terdapat sebuah taman berdekatan rumah saya.
EN: Walking tours are a very common and popular way to explore European and North American cities. They are often led by locals and can be 'free' (tip-based) or paid.
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things when one is more good or positive than the other.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «better than» untuk membandingkan dua perkara apabila satu perkara itu lebih baik atau lebih positif daripada yang satu lagi.
Eating fruit is better than eating candy.
Makan buah-buahan adalah lebih baik daripada makan gula-gula.
EN: In many Western cultures, joining a walking tour is a very common and recommended way for solo travelers to meet people and learn about the city safely.
EN: Use 'will' to offer help or make a decision at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk menawarkan bantuan atau membuat keputusan pada saat bercakap.
I will carry the bags for you.
Saya akan bantu anda bawakan beg itu.
EN: In hospitality, using 'right now' or 'immediately' demonstrates high-quality customer service and responsiveness.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'thank you' to show strong appreciation. Use 'helpful' as an adjective after 'be' verbs (am/is/are) to describe a person's character or actions.
Bahasa Melayu: Letakkan 'so much' selepas 'thank you' untuk menunjukkan rasa terima kasih yang mendalam. Kata sifat 'helpful' diletakkan selepas kata kerja be (am/is/are) untuk menggambarkan sifat seseorang atau tindakan yang sangat membantu.
You are very kind.
Baiknya anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use a person's first name even in professional settings like a hotel to create a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'hope' followed by a simple sentence to express a wish for something good to happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan ayat mudah selepas 'hope' (berharap) untuk menyampaikan hasrat bagi sesuatu yang baik.
I hope you have a good day.
Saya harap anda menikmati hari anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding to 'Thank you' with 'You are welcome' is the most standard and polite way to show hospitality, especially in service industries like hotels.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you think or believe will happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda fikir atau percaya akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
I think it will rain tomorrow.
Saya rasa esok akan hujan.
EN: In English, responding with 'I am sure I will' is a polite and enthusiastic way to accept a wish like 'I hope you enjoy it.' It shows confidence and appreciation.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Mengesyorkan, mencadangkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu atau pergi ke sesuatu tempat
Dalam konteks: Tugu peringatan, monumen bersejarah
Dalam konteks: Popular, disukai ramai
Dalam konteks: Pelawat, pelancong
Dalam konteks: Lampu kilat (kamera)
Dalam konteks: Lawatan berpandu, itinerari pelancongan
Dalam konteks: Berseorangan, secara bersendirian
Dalam konteks: Tempah (bilik, tiket, lawatan, dll.)
Dalam konteks: Membantu, bersedia membantu
Dalam konteks: Sejarah
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
at a great distance from a place
jauh dari...
liked or enjoyed by a specific group of people
popular dalam kalangan...
to use a camera to make a picture
mengambil foto
immediately; at this very moment
sekarang juga, segera
a polite response to someone who has thanked you
sama-sama
To reserve a place, service, or ticket in advance.
Menempah
A device or function on a camera that produces a sudden bright light to illuminate a scene.
Lampu imbas
A guided sightseeing trip where participants walk between locations instead of using a vehicle.
Jelajah berjalan kaki