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EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe an action happening around the current time or a temporary situation, such as a shopping search.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Present Continuous (am/is/are + verb-ing) digunakan di sini untuk memerihalkan tindakan yang sedang berlaku atau bersifat sementara pada masa sekarang, seperti carian membeli-belah yang sedang dijalankan.
I am looking for a birthday gift for my sister.
Saya sedang memilih hadiah hari jadi untuk kakak saya.
EN: The phrasal verb 'look for' means to search for something or someone that is lost or needed.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa 'look for' bermaksud mencari sesuatu atau seseorang yang hilang atau diperlukan.
Are you looking for the train station?
Adakah anda sedang mencari stesen kereta api?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Hi there!' is a common, friendly way to address store staff. It is slightly more informal than 'Hello' but very appropriate for retail environments.
EN: The sentence uses a Relative Clause (Adjective Clause) starting with 'that' to provide more information about the noun 'jackets'. 'That arrived last week' describes which jackets we are talking about.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan Klausa Relatif (Klausa Adjektif) yang bermula dengan 'that' untuk menjelaskan kata nama 'jackets'. 'that arrived last week' menerangkan jaket yang mana satu, iaitu 'yang baru sampai minggu lepas'.
I bought a book that was written by a famous author.
Saya telah membeli sebuah buku yang ditulis oleh seorang penulis terkenal.
EN: The Present Simple tense ('We have') is used to state a current fact or possession in a retail context.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Present Simple ('We have') digunakan untuk menyatakan fakta semasa atau pemilikan stok dalam situasi peruncitan.
The store has many new items this season.
Kedai ini ada banyak barangan baharu musim ini.
EN: In Western retail environments, staff often greet customers immediately with a friendly welcome and a brief mention of new arrivals to encourage browsing.
EN: Indirect Questions: When a question is placed inside another sentence (e.g., 'Could you show me...'), the word order changes from 'verb + subject' to 'subject + verb'. Here, 'where is the women's section' becomes 'where the women's section is'.
Bahasa Melayu: Soalan Tak Direct: Apabila soalan dimasukkan ke dalam ayat lain (seperti 'Could you show me...'), susunan perkataan berubah daripada 'kata kerja + subjek' kepada 'subjek + kata kerja'. Di sini, 'where is the women's section' menjadi 'where the women's section is'.
Do you know what time the store closes?
Adakah anda tahu pukul berapa kedai ini tutup?
EN: Linking Verbs: 'Sound' is a linking verb used to describe an impression. It is followed by an adjective (great) rather than an adverb.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Kerja Penghubung: 'Sound' ialah kata kerja penghubung yang digunakan untuk memerihalkan tanggapan. Ia diikiuti oleh kata sifat (great) dan bukannya kata keterangan.
That idea sounds interesting.
Idea itu kedengaran sangat menarik.
EN: In Western department stores, sections are clearly divided by gender and category (e.g., Men's, Women's, Juniors). Using 'Could you show me...' is the standard polite way to ask for assistance from retail staff.
EN: Imperative Mood: The sentence 'Please follow me' uses the imperative mood to give a polite instruction or request. In English, the subject 'you' is omitted, and the sentence starts with the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Ragam Perintah: Ayat 'Please follow me' menggunakan ragam perintah untuk memberikan arahan atau permintaan yang sopan. Dalam bahasa Inggeris, subjek 'you' biasanya digugurkan dan ayat dimulakan dengan kata kerja kata dasar.
Please sit down and wait for a moment.
Sila duduk dan tunggu sebentar.
EN: Prepositional Phrase as Complement: 'Around the corner' is a prepositional phrase acting as a subject complement, describing the location of the subject 'it'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa Kata Sendi Nama sebagai Pelengkap: 'Around the corner' ialah frasa kata sendi nama yang berfungsi sebagai pelengkap subjek untuk memerihalkan lokasi subjek 'it'.
The coffee shop is just across the street.
Kedai kopi itu terletak betul-betul di seberang jalan.
EN: In retail environments, 'Of course' is a more professional and welcoming response than a simple 'Yes'. Using 'just' before a location (e.g., 'just around the corner') is a common way to reassure the customer that the destination is very close.
EN: Adjective Order: When using multiple adjectives to describe a noun, they usually follow a specific order: Opinion (really like) -> Color (brown) -> Material (leather) -> Noun (jacket).
Bahasa Melayu: Susunan Kata Sifat: Apabila menggunakan pelbagai kata sifat untuk memerihalkan kata nama, ia biasanya mengikut susunan tertentu: Pendapat (cantik) -> Warna (coklat) -> Bahan (kulit) -> Kata Nama (jaket).
She bought a beautiful blue silk dress.
Dia telah membeli sehelai gaun sutera berwarna biru yang cantik.
EN: Demonstrative Pronouns: 'This' and 'that' are used to point out specific objects. 'This' refers to something close to the speaker, while 'one' is used as a pronoun to avoid repeating the noun 'jacket'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Ganti Nama Tunjuk: 'This' dan 'that' digunakan untuk menunjukkan objek khusus. 'This' merujuk kepada objek yang berdekatan dengan penceramah, manakala 'one' digunakan sebagai kata ganti nama untuk mengelakkan pengulangan kata nama 'jacket'.
I don't like this hat, can I see that one?
Saya tidak suka topi ini, bolehkah saya lihat yang itu?
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common to express enthusiasm ('Oh, I really like this!') before asking for specific details like size or price. It builds a friendly rapport with the shop assistant.
EN: The use of 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'jacket').
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan 'one' sebagai kata ganti nama untuk mengelakkan pengulangan kata nama yang telah disebutkan sebelumnya (dalam konteks ini merujuk kepada 'jacket').
I don't like the red shirt, but I like the blue one.
Saya tidak suka kemeja merah itu, tetapi saya suka yang berwarna biru itu.
EN: Wh-questions with 'do' support: When asking a question in the simple present tense with a verb other than 'be', we use the auxiliary verb 'do/does' followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Soalan Kata Tanya dengan 'do': Apabila bertanyakan soalan dalam kala Present Simple dan kata kerjanya bukan kata kerja 'be', kita menggunakan kata kerja bantu 'do/does' yang diikuti oleh subjek dan kata kerja kata dasar untuk membentuk soalan.
What music do you usually listen to?
Apakah jenis muzik yang biasanya anda dengar?
EN: In many Western countries, clothing sizes (Small, Medium, Large) can vary significantly between brands. It is very common for sales assistants to ask for your 'usual' size to help find the best fit for their specific brand.
EN: The phrase 'it depends on' is used to say that something is decided or influenced by something else. It is always followed by the preposition 'on'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'it depends on' digunakan untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu ditentukan atau dipengaruhi oleh perkara lain. Ia sentiasa diikuti oleh kata sendi nama 'on'.
The price depends on the quality of the material.
Harga bergantung pada kualiti bahan.
EN: Adverbs of frequency like 'normally' or 'usually' are typically placed before the main verb to describe how often an action occurs.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata keterangan kekerapan seperti 'normally' atau 'usually' biasanya diletakkan sebelum kata kerja utama untuk memerihalkan kekerapan sesuatu tindakan berlaku.
I normally drink coffee in the morning.
Saya kebiasaannya minum kopi pada waktu pagi.
EN: Clothing sizes (S, M, L) are not standardized globally. A 'small' in one brand might be a 'medium' in another, which is why Sarah mentions it depends on the brand.
EN: The causative verb 'let' is followed by an object and the base form of a verb (bare infinitive). It means to allow or permit something to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja kausatif 'let' diikuti oleh objek dan kata kerja kata dasar (infinitif tanpa to), yang bermaksud membenarkan atau membiarkan sesuatu berlaku.
Let me help you with those heavy bags.
Biar saya bantu anda membawakan beg-beg yang berat itu.
EN: The word 'if' is used here as a conjunction to introduce an object clause (indirect question), meaning 'whether' or not something is true.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'if' digunakan di sini sebagai kata hubung untuk memperkenalkan klausa objek (soalan tak direct), yang bermaksud 'sama ada', untuk menyatakan sama ada sesuatu itu benar atau tidak.
I don't know if the store is open today.
Saya tidak pasti sama ada kedai ini buka hari ini.
EN: In Western retail culture, staff are often very proactive in checking inventory for customers. Using 'Let me check' is a standard, polite way to offer assistance without making a definitive promise until the stock is verified.
EN: The phrase 'Here you go' is a common idiomatic expression used when handing something to someone. It is functionally equivalent to 'Here it is' or 'There you go'.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'Here you go' ialah ungkapan idiomatis yang biasa digunakan apabila menyerahkan sesuatu kepada seseorang, yang fungsinya sama seperti 'Here it is' atau 'There you go', membawa maksud 'Ini dia'.
Here you go. This is the menu you asked for.
Ini dia. Ini menu yang anda minta.
EN: Prepositions for attributes: The preposition 'in' is used to describe the color or size of a garment (e.g., 'in blue', 'in a large').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama untuk atribut: Kata sendi nama 'in' digunakan untuk memerihalkan warna atau saiz pakaian (contohnya: in blue untuk warna biru, in a large untuk saiz besar).
Do you have this shirt in white?
Adakah kemeja ini ada dalam warna putih?
EN: In Western retail environments, staff are often very proactive in checking stock for different sizes and colors to provide a helpful customer experience.
EN: The phrasal verb 'try on' is separable. When using a pronoun like 'them' as the object, it must be placed between 'try' and 'on'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa 'try on' boleh dipisahkan. Apabila kata ganti nama seperti 'them' digunakan sebagai objek, ia mesti diletakkan di antara try dan on.
I like these shoes. Can I try them on?
Saya suka kasut ini. Bolehkah saya mencubanya?
EN: The word 'both' is used to refer to two people or things together. 'Both of them' emphasizes each of the two items mentioned previously.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'both' digunakan untuk merujuk kepada dua orang atau perkara bersama-sama. 'Both of them' menegaskan setiap satu daripada dua barang yang disebutkan sebelumnya.
I have two sisters; both of them are teachers.
Saya ada dua orang kakak; kedua-duanya merupakan guru.
EN: In Western retail stores, it is standard practice to ask a staff member before taking items into a fitting room. Some stores may have a limit on the number of items you can try on at once.
EN: The word 'right' is used as an adverb here to emphasize the exact location or direction, meaning 'exactly' or 'directly'.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'right' digunakan sebagai kata keterangan di sini untuk menegaskan lokasi atau arah yang tepat, yang bermaksud 'betul-betul di' atau 'bertentangan terus dengan'.
The post office is right across the street.
Pejabat pos terletak betul-betul di seberang jalan.
EN: Prepositions of Place: 'Behind' and 'next to' are used to describe the spatial relationship between objects. 'Next to' is a compound preposition meaning 'beside'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata Sendi Nama Tempat: 'Behind' (di belakang) dan 'next to' (di sebelah) digunakan untuk memerihalkan hubungan ruang antara objek. 'Next to' ialah kata sendi nama majmuk yang bersamaan dengan 'beside'.
The keys are next to the phone.
Kunci itu terletak di sebelah telefon.
EN: In Western retail environments, it is common for staff to point or gesture while giving directions. Using 'right' helps make the instructions more precise, which is considered helpful and polite service.
EN: The Future Simple tense (will) is used here to express a spontaneous decision or a promise made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Future Simple (will) digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan keputusan spontan atau janji yang dibuat pada saat bercakap.
I'll call you as soon as I arrive.
Saya akan telefon anda sebaik sahaja saya sampai.
EN: The phrase 'in a minute' is a common temporal expression meaning 'very soon' or 'shortly', not necessarily exactly sixty seconds.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'in a minute' ialah ungkapan masa biasa yang bermaksud 'sebentar lagi' atau 'tidak lama lagi', dan tidak semestinya merujuk kepada tempoh tepat 60 saat.
Dinner will be ready in a minute.
Makan malam akan siap sebentar lagi.
EN: In retail settings, 'I'll be back in a minute' is a polite way to tell the shop assistant that you are going to the fitting room or checking something quickly, and you intend to continue the interaction shortly.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle) is used here to show a past action that has a direct result or relevance to the current moment. 'I've decided' implies the decision is now final.
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Present Perfect (have + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan tindakan masa lalu yang mempunyai hasil atau hubungan langsung dengan masa sekarang. 'I've decided' membayangkan bahawa keputusan itu telah pun dimuktamadkan sekarang.
I've finished my homework, so I can go out now.
Saya telah menyiapkan kerja sekolah saya, jadi saya boleh keluar sekarang.
EN: The phrasal verb 'go with' means to choose or select something among several options.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja frasa 'go with' bermaksud 'memilih' atau 'memutuskan untuk mengambil' sesuatu daripada beberapa pilihan dalam situasi membeli-belah.
I think I'll go with the blue shirt instead of the red one.
Saya rasa saya akan pilih kemeja biru daripada yang merah.
EN: In Western retail culture, it is common and polite to express enthusiasm (like 'perfectly!') when you find an item you like. It builds a positive rapport with the shop assistant.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that express contrasting ideas. It is preceded by a comma when joining two complete sentences.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata hubung pancangan 'but' digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa bebas yang menunjukkan makna berlawanan. Apabila menghubungkan dua ayat yang lengkap, ia biasanya didahului dengan tanda koma.
The hotel is expensive, but the service is excellent.
Hotel ini mahal, tetapi perkhidmatannya sangat cemerlang.
EN: The 'There is/are' structure is used to indicate the existence of something. 'There is' is used with singular nouns like 'a discount'.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur 'There is/are' digunakan untuk menunjukkan kewujudan sesuatu. 'There is' diikuti oleh kata nama tunggal, seperti 'a discount' (satu diskaun) dalam ayat ini.
There is a sale at the department store today.
Ada jualan murah di pasar raya besar hari ini.
EN: In Western retail culture, prices are often fixed, but seasonal discounts or weekly promotions are very common. Mentioning the 'original price' versus the 'discounted price' is a standard sales tactic to highlight the value of the deal.
EN: The phrase 'How much' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about uncountable quantities or prices. In this sentence, it functions as the subject complement to inquire about the value of the discount.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'How much' digunakan sebagai kata ganti nama tanya untuk bertanyakan tentang kuantiti yang tidak boleh dikira atau harga. Dalam ayat ini, ia berfungsi sebagai pelengkap subjek untuk bertanyakan jumlah khusus diskaun tersebut.
How much is the train ticket to London?
Berapakah harga tiket kereta api ke London?
EN: Subject-Verb Inversion in Questions: In English questions using the verb 'to be', the subject and the verb are swapped. Here, 'is' (verb) comes before 'the discount' (subject).
Bahasa Melayu: Inversi Subjek-Kata Kerja dalam Soalan: Dalam soalan bahasa Inggeris yang menggunakan kata kerja 'to be', kedudukan subjek dan kata kerja ditukar. Di sini, kata kerja 'is' diletakkan sebelum subjek 'the discount'.
Is the store open today?
Adakah kedai ini dibuka hari ini?
EN: In Western retail culture, asking 'How much is the discount?' is very common during sales seasons. Unlike some markets where bargaining is expected, in major retail stores, the price is usually fixed based on the stated discount percentage.
EN: Present Perfect Passive: Formed with 'has/have + been + past participle'. It is used to describe an action that happened in the past where the focus is on the result or the object receiving the action, rather than who did it.
Bahasa Melayu: Ragam pasif Present Perfect: Dibentuk dengan 'has/have + been + past participle'. Ia digunakan untuk memerihalkan tindakan yang berlaku pada masa lalu yang memberi tumpuan kepada hasil atau penerima tindakan, bukannya pembuat tindakan tersebut.
The house has been painted recently.
Rumah ini baru sahaja dicat.
EN: The preposition 'by' for amounts: Used to indicate the degree or amount of change (increase or decrease).
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'by' untuk jumlah: Digunakan untuk menunjukkan darjah atau jumlah perubahan (peningkatan atau penurunan).
The temperature dropped by ten degrees.
Suhu telah turun sebanyak sepuluh darjah.
EN: In many Western retail environments, prices are fixed, but discounts are common during seasonal sales. The phrase 'reduced by' is standard for announcing markdowns.
EN: The phrase 'I'll take it' uses the future simple tense (will) to express a spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking, common in shopping contexts.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'I'll take it' menggunakan kala Future Simple (will) untuk menyatakan keputusan spontan yang dibuat pada saat bercakap, yang amat biasa digunakan dalam situasi membeli-belah.
This dress looks beautiful; I'll take it!
Gaun ini kelihatan sangat cantik; saya akan belinya!
EN: The preposition 'by' is used to indicate the method or means of payment (e.g., by card, by check), whereas 'in' is used for 'in cash'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'by' digunakan untuk menunjukkan kaedah atau cara pembayaran (contohnya, by card, by cheque), manakala 'in' digunakan untuk 'in cash' (tunai).
Can I pay by credit card or do you only accept cash?
Bolehkah saya bayar dengan kad kredit, atau adakah anda hanya menerima wang tunai?
EN: In many Western countries, paying by card (debit or credit) is extremely common and often preferred over cash, even for small amounts. However, it's always polite to ask if you're in a small local shop.
EN: The relative pronoun 'whichever' is used to indicate that it doesn't matter which one of a limited set of options is chosen. It functions as a determiner or pronoun meaning 'any one that'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata ganti nama relatif 'whichever' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahawa tidak kisah mana satu yang dipilih daripada pilihan yang terhad. Ia bermaksud 'mana-mana satu sahaja'.
You can choose the red or the blue shirt, whichever you like better.
Anda boleh pilih kemeja merah atau biru, mengikut mana satu yang anda lebih suka.
EN: The preposition 'by' is used with 'card' (by card), while 'in' is used with 'cash' (in cash) to describe the method of payment.
Bahasa Melayu: Penggunaan kata sendi nama: Apabila memerihalkan kaedah pembayaran, 'card' (kad) biasanya dipadankan dengan 'by', manakala 'cash' (tunai) dipadankan dengan 'in'.
Is it cheaper to pay in cash or by credit card?
Adakah lebih murah untuk membayar secara tunai atau menggunakan kad kredit?
EN: In many Western countries, paying by card is extremely common even for small amounts. However, offering 'cash' as an alternative is still standard polite service. The phrase 'whichever you prefer' emphasizes customer autonomy, which is a key aspect of Western customer service etiquette.
EN: The modal verb 'Could' is used here to make a polite request. It is more formal and softer than 'Can', making it ideal for service-related interactions.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja modal 'Could' digunakan di sini untuk membuat permintaan yang sopan. Ia lebih rasmi dan halus berbanding 'Can', menjadikannya sangat sesuai untuk interaksi dalam perkhidmatan pelanggan.
Could I have some water, please?
Bolehkah saya minta sedikit air?
EN: The word 'also' is an adverb used to add another item or request to the conversation. It usually follows the subject and the first auxiliary verb in a question.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan 'also' ialah kata keterangan yang digunakan untuk menambah barang atau permintaan lain ke dalam perbualan. Dalam soalan, ia biasanya diletakkan selepas subjek dan kata kerja bantu pertama.
Could we also see the dessert menu?
Bolehkah kami lihat menu pencuci mulut juga?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, receipts are not always given automatically for small purchases unless requested. Asking 'Could I get a receipt?' is common if you need it for tax purposes or potential returns.
EN: The phrase 'Here is/are...' is an inverted sentence structure used to present or hand something to someone. 'Here' acts as an adverb of place, and the verb 'is' agrees with the singular subject 'receipt'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat 'Here is/are...' ialah struktur ayat songsang yang digunakan untuk menyerahkan atau menunjukkan sesuatu kepada seseorang. 'Here' diletakkan di awal ayat sebagai kata keterangan tempat, dan kata kerja 'is' mesti sepadan dengan subjek tunggal 'receipt' yang menyusulnya.
Here is your change and the bag.
Ini wang baki dan beg plastik anda.
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate the reason for gratitude. When followed by a verb, it must be in the gerund form (-ing), such as 'shopping'.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata sendi nama 'for' digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan sebab ucapan terima kasih. Apabila diikuti oleh kata kerja, ia mesti menggunakan bentuk kata nama kata kerja (-ing), seperti 'shopping'.
Thank you for helping me with my luggage.
Terima kasih kerana membantu saya membawa bagasi.
EN: In English-speaking retail environments, 'Thank you for shopping with us' is a standard professional closing. It sounds more personal and welcoming than a simple 'Thank you' or 'Goodbye'.
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): Used here to describe a state that started in the past and has continued up to the present moment (the duration of the shopping experience).
Bahasa Melayu: Kala Present Perfect (have/has + past participle): Digunakan di sini untuk memerihalkan keadaan yang bermula pada masa lalu dan berterusan sehingga sekarang (merujuk kepada bantuan yang diberikan sepanjang proses membeli-belah).
You have been very kind to us during our stay.
Layanan anda sangat mesra sepanjang kami berada di sini.
EN: Imperative Mood for Well-wishing: Starting a sentence with a base verb (e.g., 'Have') is a common way to express a wish or command. In social contexts, it functions as a polite closing.
Bahasa Melayu: Ragam Perintah untuk Ucap Selamat: Memulakan ayat dengan kata kerja kata dasar (seperti 'Have') biasa digunakan untuk menyampaikan ucapan selamat atau arahan. Ini merupakan cara yang sopan untuk mengakhiri perbualan dalam situasi sosial.
Have a safe trip home!
Semoga perjalanan anda selamat sampai ke rumah!
EN: In English-speaking service environments, it is very common and polite to use the staff member's name if they have introduced themselves or are wearing a name tag. It builds a friendly rapport.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Musim luruh, salah satu daripada empat musim
Dalam konteks: Diperbuat daripada kulit
Dalam konteks: Bergantung pada
Dalam konteks: Bilik persalinan
Dalam konteks: Asal, pada mulanya
Dalam konteks: Diskaun
Dalam konteks: Dikurangkan, diturunkan (harga)
Dalam konteks: Pembelian, barang yang dibeli
Dalam konteks: Resit
Dalam konteks: Membantu, bersedia membantu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
Very close by; just a short distance away.
Sangat dekat; di selekoh
To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good.
Mencuba (pakaian)
To choose or select something.
Memilih; memutuskan untuk...
A product or service that is sold at a very good price.
Tawaran yang berbaloi; harga murah
To use a credit or debit card to complete a transaction.
Membayar dengan kad
A specific size category for clothing, typically between small and large.
Saiz sederhana (M)
A specific size category for clothing, the smallest of the standard range.
Saiz kecil (S)