EN: Use 'am' after the subject 'I' to describe who you are or your role.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'am' selepas subjek 'I' (saya) untuk memerihalkan identiti atau peranan anda.
I am a student.
Saya seorang pelajar.
EN: In English-speaking countries, it is common to start a conversation with a simple 'Hello' followed by your purpose or identity to get help.
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 get to the park?
Bagaimanakah saya boleh pergi ke taman?
EN: In English-speaking countries, service staff often use this phrase as a standard greeting to show they are ready to assist customers.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action (verb) to express a desire or plan.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "want to" yang diikuti dengan tindakan (kata kerja) untuk menyatakan keinginan atau rancangan.
I want to drink water.
Saya mahu minum air.
EN: In a tourist context, 'see the city' often implies going sightseeing or exploring the main attractions.
EN: Use 'have' to show that you own or possess something. For 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use 'have'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'have' untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda memiliki sesuatu. Gunakan 'have' apabila subjeknya ialah "saya, awak, kami/kita, mereka".
I have a pen.
Saya ada sebatang pen.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, starting a helpful response with 'Great!' or 'Sure!' shows enthusiasm and makes the guest feel welcome.
EN: Use 'What is + adjective' to ask about the quality or status of things in a specific location.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What is + kata sifat" untuk bertanyakan tentang sifat atau status sesuatu di lokasi tertentu.
What is free here?
Apakah yang percuma di sini?
EN: In English, 'popular' is a common way to ask for recommendations for tourist attractions or famous food.
EN: Use 'is' after a single thing (singular subject) to describe its quality or state with an adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' selepas sesuatu benda tunggal (subjek tunggal) untuk memerihalkan sifat atau keadaannya.
The park is very big.
Taman ini sangat besar.
EN: In many English-speaking cities, the 'History Museum' is often a primary landmark and a common recommendation for tourists.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use 'also' to add more information to what you already said.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "There is" untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu wujud. Gunakan "also" untuk menambah maklumat lanjut pada perkara yang telah dinyatakan.
There is also a small park.
Di sana juga terdapat sebuah taman kecil.
EN: In many cities, monuments are common meeting points for walking tours or tourist groups.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about things you like or facts that are generally true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menyatakan perkara yang anda suka atau fakta umum.
I love music.
Saya suka muzik.
EN: Using 'love' instead of 'like' is very common in English when you are enthusiastic about a hobby or subject.
EN: Use 'Is there...?' to ask if one thing exists. Just swap 'There is' to 'Is there' to make it a question.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Is there...?" untuk bertanyakan sama ada sesuatu benda itu wujud. Cuma tukarkan "There is" kepada "Is there" untuk menjadikannya soalan.
Is there a park near here?
Adakah terdapat taman di kawasan berdekatan ini?
EN: In many tourist cities, 'a tour' usually refers to a guided walking tour or a bus tour. It's a common way to start a conversation at a visitor center.
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists. Use it with one person, place, or thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "There is" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu benda, orang, atau tempat itu wujud. Gunakannya dengan kata nama tunggal (satu benda).
There is a park near here.
Terdapat sebuah taman di kawasan berdekatan ini.
EN: A 'walking tour' is a very common way to explore European and American cities. It is often led by a local guide and is a great way to learn history while exercising.
EN: Use 'at' before a specific time to say when something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at' sebelum waktu yang khusus untuk menyatakan bila sesuatu perkara berlaku.
The movie starts at eight o'clock.
Wayang itu bermula pada pukul lapan.
EN: In English, 'o'clock' is only used for sharp, hourly times (1:00, 2:00, etc.). You wouldn't say 'ten-thirty o'clock'.
EN: Use 'Where does...' to ask about the location of an action for a single thing (it/he/she).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Where does..." apabila anda ingin bertanyakan lokasi tindakan bagi sesuatu tunggal (ia/dia).
Where does the bus stop?
Di manakah bas ini berhenti?
EN: In many English-speaking cities, walking tours often start at prominent landmarks or hotel lobbies. It is common to ask for the 'meeting point'.
EN: Use 'at' to talk about a specific place or location where an event happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at' untuk menyatakan tempat atau lokasi khusus di mana sesuatu acara berlaku.
The movie starts at the theater.
Wayang itu bermula di pawagam.
EN: In many cities, hotels serve as common meeting points for walking tours because they are easy for tourists to find.
EN: Use 'Can I...' to ask for permission to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Can I..." untuk meminta kebenaran melakukan sesuatu.
Can I sit here?
Bolehkah saya duduk di sini?
EN: In many museums or historical sites, it is polite to ask 'Can I take a photo?' because some places forbid flash photography or any photos at all to protect the artifacts.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that something is allowed or possible.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" sebelum kata kerja untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu itu dibenarkan atau mungkin berlaku.
You can eat here.
Anda boleh makan di sini.
EN: In many tourist spots, it is polite to ask 'Can I take a photo?' before using your camera, as some museums or monuments prohibit flash or photography entirely.
EN: Use 'is' after a singular noun to describe its quality with an adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" selepas kata nama tunggal untuk memerihalkan sifatnya menggunakan kata sifat.
The museum is very big.
Muzium ini sangat besar.
EN: Use 'What about + noun' to ask for information about a new topic or to ask the same question about a different thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "What about + kata nama" untuk bertanyakan maklumat tentang topik baharu, atau untuk bertanyakan soalan yang sama tentang perkara lain.
What about the weather?
Bagaimana pula dengan cuaca?
EN: In English, 'What about...?' is a polite and efficient way to shift the focus of a conversation without repeating the entire question.
EN: Use 'No' followed by a noun to show that something is not allowed or does not exist.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "No" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu tidak dibenarkan atau tidak wujud.
No food in the library.
Dilarang makan dan minum di dalam perpustakaan.
EN: In many museums, flash photography is banned to protect delicate artifacts from light damage. Always look for signs with a camera icon and a red line through it.
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask for the price of a single item or service.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "How much is..." untuk bertanyakan harga satu barang atau perkhidmatan.
How much is the ticket?
Berapakah harga tiket ini?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, prices for tours are usually fixed, so 'How much is...' is a direct way to ask without bargaining.
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a number and currency to state the price of an item or service.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "It is" yang diikuti dengan nombor dan mata wang untuk menyatakan harga barang atau perkhidmatan.
It is five dollars.
Harganya ialah lima dolar.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the currency name (dollars) is always plural if the amount is more than one.
EN: Use 'I want' followed by a noun to express a desire or to order something simply.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "I want" yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menyatakan keinginan atau membuat pesanan secara ringkas.
I want a coffee.
Saya mahukan secawan kopi.
EN: In English-speaking countries, adding 'please' at the end of 'I want one ticket' makes the request much more polite.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give something to someone or point something out nearby.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Here is..." untuk menyerahkan sesuatu kepada seseorang atau menunjukkan sesuatu di berdekatan.
Here is your coffee.
Ini kopi anda.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Enjoy!' is a very common short way to say 'Enjoy your meal' or 'Enjoy your time' when providing a service.
EN: Use 'so much' after 'thank you' to show you are very grateful. It makes the thank you stronger.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'so much' selepas 'thank you' untuk menunjukkan bahawa anda sangat berterima kasih. Ia menguatkan lagi ungkapan terima kasih anda.
Thank you so much for the help.
Terima kasih banyak atas bantuan anda.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to use a person's first name when thanking them, even in service situations like this one.
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a polite response when someone says 'Thank you'. Use 'Have fun' to wish someone a good time during an activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "You are welcome" sebagai balasan sopan apabila seseorang mengucapkan "Thank you". Gunakan "Have fun" untuk mendoakan agar seseorang bersenang-senang semasa beraktiviti.
You are welcome. Have a nice day!
Sama-sama. Semoga hari anda menyenangkan!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You are welcome' is the most standard response to 'Thank you'. 'Have fun' is a very common way to end a conversation with a tourist or someone going on a trip.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Pelancong; orang yang datang untuk melancong atau melawat
Dalam konteks: Popular; terkenal atau disukai ramai
Dalam konteks: Muzium; tempat yang menyimpan dan memamerkan bahan sejarah, sains, atau seni
Dalam konteks: Monumen; tugu peringatan atau tapak bersejarah
Dalam konteks: Lawatan; perjalanan atau tur pandu arah
Dalam konteks: Jalan kaki; perbuatan berjalan
Dalam konteks: Hotel; tempat penginapan
Dalam konteks: Foto; gambar
Dalam konteks: Cantik; indah
Dalam konteks: Tiket; pas masuk
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
to use a camera to capture an image
Mengambil foto
used to ask about the price of something
Berapa harganya
a sightseeing trip made on foot
Jelajah berjalan kaki
to enjoy oneself
Selamat berseronok