EN: Use 'Good morning' as a polite greeting from the time you wake up until around noon.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Good morning' sebagai ucapan sopan bermula dari waktu bangun tidur sehingga sekitar waktu tengah hari.
Good morning, everyone.
Selamat pagi semua.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common and polite to include the person's first name after a greeting to build rapport.
EN: Use 'Thanks for' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to thank someone for a specific action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thanks for" diikuti dengan kata kerja yang berakhiran "-ing" untuk mengucapkan terima kasih kepada seseorang atas tindakan khusus yang dilakukan.
Thanks for helping me.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya.
EN: In Western business culture, punctuality is highly valued. Thanking someone for arriving early or on time shows that you respect their time and effort.
EN: Use 'Good morning' as a polite greeting from the time you wake up until noon. It is often followed by the person's name.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Good morning" sebagai ucapan sopan dari waktu bangun tidur hingga sebelum tengah hari. Ia biasanya diikuti dengan nama orang tersebut.
Good morning, Sarah.
Selamat pagi, Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is very common and polite to greet colleagues by their first name every morning to build a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'at all' at the end of a negative sentence to add emphasis, meaning 'not even a little bit'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'at all' di penghujung ayat penafi untuk memberi penekanan, yang membawa maksud "langsung tidak" atau "sama sekali tidak".
I am not tired at all.
Saya langsung tidak letih.
EN: In a business context, 'No problem at all' is a polite and professional way to accept a task or respond to a thank you, showing a positive attitude.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely offer to do something or to start a new action in a meeting.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let me + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan diri melakukan sesuatu secara sopan atau untuk memulakan tindakan baharu dalam mesyuarat.
Let me open the file.
Biar saya buka fail ini.
EN: In business meetings, sharing an 'agenda' at the beginning is a standard professional practice to ensure everyone knows the topics to be discussed.
EN: The word 'Sure' is commonly used as a standalone response to show agreement or to accept a suggestion.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'Sure' sering digunakan secara berasingan sebagai jawapan untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau menerima cadangan seseorang.
Can you help me? Sure.
Bolehkah anda bantu saya? Sudah tentu.
EN: In American English, 'Sure' is a very common and friendly way to say 'Yes' or 'You're welcome' in casual business settings.
EN: Use 'am' after the subject 'I' to describe a current state or feeling. The pattern is: I + am + adjective.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "am" selepas subjek "I" (saya) untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau perasaan semasa. Polanya ialah: I + am + kata sifat.
I am happy.
Saya sangat gembira.
EN: In a professional setting, saying 'I am ready' shows initiative and reliability. It is a common way to signal that you are focused and the meeting or task can proceed.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja asal" untuk bercakap tentang rancangan atau niat masa hadapan.
We will start the meeting at ten.
Kita akan memulakan mesyuarat pada pukul sepuluh.
EN: In business meetings, it is common to use sequencing words like 'First', 'Then', and 'Finally' to clearly outline the agenda and manage expectations.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or actions that are decided at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja asal" untuk bercakap tentang rancangan masa hadapan atau tindakan yang diputuskan pada waktu bercakap.
We will start the meeting at ten o'clock.
Kita akan memulakan mesyuarat pada pukul sepuluh.
EN: In business meetings, 'action items' is a standard term for specific tasks that need to be completed by individuals after a meeting.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Past Simple tense (kata kerja + ed) untuk bercakap tentang tindakan yang telah selesai pada masa tertentu di masa lalu.
I played tennis yesterday.
Saya bermain tenis semalam.
EN: In a professional context, being specific about when a task was completed (e.g., 'on Monday') helps build trust and clarity in team communication.
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to express a requirement or necessity to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "need to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keperluan atau keutamaan untuk melakukan sesuatu.
I need to call my boss.
Saya perlu menelefon bos saya.
EN: In a professional setting, using 'still' before 'need to' emphasizes that a task is ongoing or remains on the to-do list despite other progress.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to give a positive reaction to what someone just said.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "That is + kata sifat" untuk memberikan maklum balas positif terhadap apa yang baru sahaja dikatakan oleh seseorang.
That is great.
Bagusnya.
EN: In a business context, saying 'That is good' is a simple way to acknowledge progress or a completed task without being overly formal.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of a specific event or deadline.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "When is..." untuk bertanyakan masa atau tarikh bagi sesuatu acara atau tarikh akhir tertentu.
When is the meeting?
Bilakah mesyuarat itu?
EN: In Western business culture, meeting a 'deadline' is very important and reflects professionalism. Asking for clarification on deadlines is encouraged to ensure tasks are completed on time.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject (the deadline) with its state or time (next Friday).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "is" untuk menghubungkan subjek (tarikh akhir) dengan keadaan atau waktunya (Jumaat depan).
The meeting is next Monday.
Mesyuarat adalah pada hari Isnin depan.
EN: In business contexts, 'next Friday' usually refers to the Friday of the following week, not the one in the current week.
EN: OK is used as an interjection to show agreement, acceptance, or to signal that you are moving to the next topic.
Bahasa Melayu: OK digunakan sebagai kata seru untuk menunjukkan persetujuan, penerimaan, atau untuk memberi isyarat bahawa anda bersedia untuk beralih ke topik seterusnya.
OK, let's start the class.
Baiklah, mari kita mulakan kelas.
EN: OK is one of the most recognized words globally. In a business context, it is a polite way to acknowledge information before proceeding.
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to offer to do something or to ask for permission to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Let me + kata kerja" untuk menawarkan diri melakukan sesuatu atau meminta kebenaran untuk melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
Let me help you with your bags.
Biar saya bantu anda bawakan beg itu.
EN: In business meetings, 'action items' refers to specific tasks that need to be completed by a certain person. It is more professional than just saying 'things to do'.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang rancangan atau janji masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In business contexts, 'before Friday' usually means the task should be completed by the end of the workday on Thursday or at the very latest, early Friday morning.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda rancang atau janji untuk lakukan pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In business contexts, 'I will' is a strong commitment. Using it shows reliability and clarity about your next steps.
EN: In casual conversation, single adjectives like 'Great' are often used as complete sentences to show agreement or positive feedback.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan harian, kata sifat tunggal seperti 'Great' sering digunakan sebagai ayat lengkap untuk menunjukkan persetujuan atau maklum balas positif.
Excellent.
Hebat.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, using positive adjectives like 'Great', 'Perfect', or 'Awesome' is a common way to build rapport and encourage colleagues.
EN: Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) to mean 'one' of something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "an" sebelum perkataan yang bermula dengan bunyi vokal (a, e, i, o, u) untuk bermaksud "satu" atau "sebuah".
This is an easy test.
Ini ialah satu ujian yang mudah.
EN: In business contexts, 'follow-up' is a very common term used to describe actions taken after a meeting or initial contact to ensure progress.
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or a helpful offer. Adding 'also' after 'can' shows you are providing an additional contribution.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menunjukkan kebolehan atau menawarkan bantuan secara sukarela. Menambah "also" selepas "can" menunjukkan bahawa anda memberikan sumbangan tambahan.
I can also bring some coffee for everyone.
Saya juga boleh bawakan kopi untuk semua orang.
EN: In professional settings, offering to 'prepare a summary' is a highly valued proactive behavior. It shows you are organized and helpful to the rest of the group.
EN: Use 'sound' followed by an adjective to describe your impression of something you just heard.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "sound" diikuti dengan kata sifat untuk menggambarkan tanggapan atau perasaan anda terhadap perkara yang baru anda dengar.
That sounds interesting.
Bunyinya sangat menarik.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'That sounds great' is a very common and polite way to show agreement and enthusiasm for a colleague's suggestion.
EN: Use 'Thank you' followed by a person's name to show polite appreciation directly to them.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thank you" yang diikuti dengan nama seseorang untuk menunjukkan penghargaan secara sopan dan terus.
Thank you, Sarah.
Terima kasih, Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, using a colleague's first name after a thank-you is very common and helps build a friendly relationship.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan to do in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk bercakap tentang perkara yang anda rancang untuk lakukan pada masa hadapan.
I will call you tomorrow.
Saya akan menghubungi anda esok.
EN: In professional settings, sending a 'follow-up email' is a standard way to summarize decisions and confirm next steps. It shows professionalism and reliability.
EN: In casual conversation, the subject 'That' or 'It' is often dropped before verbs like 'sounds', 'looks', or 'seems'.
Bahasa Melayu: Dalam perbualan harian, subjek seperti "That" atau "It" sering digugurkan di hadapan kata kerja seperti sounds, looks, atau seems.
Sounds like a plan.
Dengar macam rancangan yang bagus.
EN: This is a very common way to agree with a suggestion or plan in both social and professional settings in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'Is there...?' to ask if something exists or is available. Use 'anything else' to ask about additional items.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Is there...?" untuk bertanya sama ada sesuatu itu wujud atau tersedia. Padankan dengan "anything else" untuk bertanya sama ada terdapat perkara tambahan lain.
Is there anything else in the box?
Adakah terdapat barang lain di dalam kotak itu?
EN: In business meetings, asking this question shows that you are organized and want to ensure all topics are covered before ending the session.
EN: Use 'that is everything' to signal that a task, list, or meeting is finished.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "that is everything" untuk menandakan bahawa sesuatu tugas, senarai, atau mesyuarat telah selesai dan tiada perkara lain lagi.
That is everything for the shopping list.
Itu sahaja barang dalam senarai membeli-belah.
EN: In Western business culture, explicitly stating 'that is everything' is a polite way to transition to the closing of a meeting, ensuring everyone knows no more topics will be introduced.
EN: 'OK' is used as an interjection to show agreement, understanding, or to signal that you are ready to move to the next topic.
Bahasa Melayu: "OK" digunakan sebagai kata seru untuk menunjukkan persetujuan, kefahaman, atau sebagai isyarat bersedia untuk beralih ke topik seterusnya.
OK, I will do it.
Baiklah, saya akan buat.
EN: 'OK' is one of the most recognized words globally. In a business context, it is a polite way to acknowledge a task or a decision.
EN: Use 'Thanks for' followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing to show appreciation for a specific thing or action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Thanks for" diikuti dengan kata nama atau kata kerja bentuk -ing untuk menunjukkan penghargaan atas perkara atau tindakan tertentu.
Thanks for the delicious coffee.
Terima kasih untuk kopi yang sedap ini.
EN: In Western business culture, it is common and polite to end a meeting by thanking the other person for their time or for the quality of the discussion. Adding the person's name makes the interaction feel more personal and respectful.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well' in response to a statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "too" di penghujung ayat untuk bermaksud "juga", biasanya digunakan semasa membalas ucapan atau ucapan terima kasih daripada seseorang.
Nice to meet you too.
Gembira dapat berkenalan dengan anda juga.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Thank you too' is a polite way to acknowledge that the other person also contributed to the success of the meeting or task.
EN: This is an imperative sentence used as a wish. It starts with a verb to give a friendly command or desire.
Bahasa Melayu: Ini ialah ayat perintah yang digunakan sebagai ucapan atau doa. Ia bermula dengan kata kerja untuk menyampaikan arahan atau mesra atau hasrat.
Have a nice weekend!
Selamat bercuti hujung minggu!
EN: This is a very common and polite way to end a conversation in English-speaking cultures, especially in professional or service-oriented settings.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: agenda mesyuarat; senarai tugasan
Dalam konteks: rancangan; projek
Dalam konteks: perkara tindakan; tugasan yang perlu diambil tindakan
Dalam konteks: laporan
Dalam konteks: deadline: Tarikh atau masa akhir untuk menyiapkan sesuatu.
Dalam konteks: keputusan; hasil
Dalam konteks: ringkasan; rumusan
Dalam konteks: susulan; tindakan susulan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To record information on paper or digitally.
tulis; catat
Used to say that one is happy to help or that something is easy to do.
tiada masalah langsung; tidak mengapa
An email sent after a meeting or initial contact to review what was discussed.
e-mel susulan
Specific tasks or activities that are identified during a meeting and assigned to individuals to be completed by a certain time.
Item tindakan / Tugasan susulan
An action or communication intended to check the progress of or maintain contact regarding a previous event or task.
Susulan / Tindakan susulan