EN: Use 'need + noun' to express that something is necessary or required.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'need + noun' untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu diperlukan atau menjadi satu keperluan.
I need some water.
Saya memerlukan sedikit air.
EN: Starting a request with 'Hey [Name]' is a common, informal way to approach friends or colleagues in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use 'What do you + verb' to ask about someone's needs, desires, or actions in the present simple tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'What do you + kata kerja' untuk bertanya tentang keperluan, keinginan, atau tindakan seseorang pada masa kini.
What do you want for dinner?
Apakah yang anda mahu makan untuk makan malam?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Sure' is more casual and friendly than 'Yes' when someone asks for help. It signals that the help is not a burden.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan «want to» yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk menyatakan keinginan atau niat melakukan sesuatu aktiviti.
I want to drink some water.
Saya nak minum air sedikit.
EN: In modern English, 'online' is commonly used as an adverb at the end of a sentence to describe where an action (like shopping or working) takes place.
EN: Use 'Have you + past participle' to ask if someone has done something in the past up until now. 'Yet' is often used at the end of questions to mean 'by this time'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Have you + past participle' untuk bertanyakan sama ada seseorang telah melakukan sesuatu dari masa lalu hingga sekarang. 'Yet' sering digunakan di hujung ayat soalan untuk bermaksud "setakat ini".
Have you eaten lunch yet?
Adakah anda sudah makan tengah hari?
EN: In casual conversation, 'Nice!' is a very common way to show interest or approval when someone shares their plans.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a problem.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'but' untuk menghubungkan dua ayat yang menunjukkan kontras atau masalah.
I like the shoes, but they are too expensive.
Saya suka kasut ini, tetapi harganya terlalu mahal.
EN: In online shopping, 'reviews' are crucial for building trust. Western consumers often rely heavily on user feedback before making a purchase.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about a possibility or something that is sometimes true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'can' untuk bercakap tentang sesuatu kemungkinan atau perkara yang kadang-kadang berlaku.
Driving in the snow can be dangerous.
Memandu dalam salji boleh jadi berbahaya.
EN: In Western online shopping culture, checking reviews is a standard practice to ensure product quality and avoid scams.
EN: To ask 'why' with an adjective, use the pattern: Why + be verb + subject + adjective?
Bahasa Melayu: Untuk bertanyakan "mengapa" menggunakan kata sifat, gunakan pola: Why + be verb + subject + adjective?
Why is the water so cold?
Mengapakah air ini sangat sejuk?
EN: In Western online shopping culture, reading reviews is considered a standard step before purchasing to ensure quality and avoid scams.
EN: Use 'if' to introduce a choice or a 'yes/no' question within a sentence. It means 'whether or not'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'if' untuk memperkenalkan pilihan atau soalan jenis 'ya/tidak' dalam sesuatu ayat. Dalam konteks ini, ia bermaksud "sama ada".
I don't know if the store is open.
Saya tidak tahu sama ada kedai ini buka atau tidak.
EN: In Western online shopping culture, checking reviews is a standard step to verify a seller's credibility, as personal experiences are highly valued over official product descriptions.
EN: Use the present simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about facts or things that happen regularly.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'present simple tense' (Subjek + Kata Kerja) untuk bercakap tentang fakta atau perkara yang kerap berlaku.
Many people read reviews before shopping.
Ramai orang membaca ulasan sebelum membeli-belah.
EN: In Western online shopping culture, reading and writing reviews is a standard part of the consumer process to ensure transparency and trust.
EN: Use 'better' to compare two things. It is the comparative form of 'good'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'better' untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Ia merupakan bentuk perbandingan (comparative) bagi 'good'.
This laptop is better than my old one.
Komputer pekena ini lebih baik daripada komputer riba lama saya.
EN: In Western online shopping culture, checking 'reviews' is a standard step before making a purchase to ensure product quality and seller reliability.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk bercakap tentang keputusan yang baru sahaja anda buat pada saat anda bercakap.
I will buy this shirt.
Saya mahu membeli kemeja ini.
EN: In online shopping, 'cart' or 'shopping basket' is the standard term for the temporary storage of items before purchase.
EN: Use 'before' followed by a noun to indicate that one action should happen prior to another event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'before' yang diikuti dengan kata nama untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu perbuatan perlu berlaku sebelum sesuatu peristiwa.
Wash your hands before dinner.
Basuh tangan sebelum makan malam.
EN: In online shopping, 'shipping cost' can sometimes be hidden until the final step, so it is common advice to check it before completing a purchase.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a quality or state of a singular noun (Shipping).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'is' untuk memerihalkan sifat atau keadaan kata nama tunggal (Shipping).
The coffee is hot.
Kopi ini panas.
EN: In online shopping, 'free shipping' is a major marketing tool used to encourage customers to complete their purchase.
EN: Use 'even + comparative adjective' (like 'better') to emphasize a comparison, meaning 'to a greater degree'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'even + comparative adjective' (seperti 'better') untuk menegaskan lagi perbandingan, bermaksud "malah lebih..." atau "jauh lebih...".
This phone is even cheaper than the old one.
Telefon bimbit ini malah lebih murah daripada yang lama.
EN: In online shopping culture, 'free shipping' is a major incentive for customers and is often used as a marketing tool to encourage more purchases.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' to describe being at a specific location or a specific point in a process.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata sendi nama 'at' untuk memerihalkan berada di lokasi khusus atau di titik tertentu dalam sesuatu proses.
I am at the bus stop.
Saya berada di hentian bas.
EN: In online shopping, the 'checkout page' is the final step where you enter payment and shipping information. It is the digital equivalent of standing at a cash register in a physical store.
EN: Use '-er' at the end of short adjectives to compare two things. 'Safer' is the comparative form of 'safe'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan '-er' di hujung kata sifat pendek untuk membandingkan dua perkara. 'Safer' ialah bentuk perbandingan (comparative) bagi 'safe' (selamat), yang bermaksud "lebih selamat".
This phone is cheaper than that one.
Telefon bimbit ini lebih murah daripada yang itu.
EN: In online shopping, credit cards are generally considered safer than bank transfers because they offer fraud protection and easier dispute processes.
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things. This shows that one thing has more of a quality than the other.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'adjective + er + than' untuk membandingkan dua perkara. Ini menunjukkan bahawa satu perkara mempunyai sesuatu sifat yang lebih berbanding yang satu lagi.
This desk is bigger than that one.
Meja ini lebih besar daripada meja itu.
EN: In many Western countries, credit cards are preferred for online shopping because they offer better fraud protection and easier refund processes compared to direct bank transfers.
EN: Use 'more + adverb + -ly' to compare how an action is done. It shows that one way is easier or better than another.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'more + adverb + -ly' untuk membandingkan cara sesuatu perbuatan dilakukan. Ia menunjukkan bahawa satu cara itu dilakukan dengan lebih mudah atau lebih baik berbanding cara lain.
She can run more quickly than me.
Dia boleh berlari lebih pantas daripada saya.
EN: In Western online shopping, credit cards are often preferred over bank transfers because they offer 'buyer protection,' making it easier to dispute charges or get refunds if something goes wrong.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made at the moment of speaking.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'will' untuk menyatakan keputusan yang baru sahaja dibuat pada saat bertutur.
I will buy the blue shirt.
Saya akan membeli kemeja biru ini.
EN: In Western countries, credit cards are often preferred over bank transfers for online shopping because they offer better fraud protection and easier refund processes.
EN: Use 'after' to connect two actions. It shows that the second action happens after the first one is finished.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'after' untuk menghubungkan dua perbuatan. Ia menunjukkan bahawa perbuatan kedua berlaku selepas perbuatan pertama selesai.
Wash your hands after you eat.
Basuh tangan selepas makan.
EN: In online shopping, keeping an order number is essential for tracking packages or requesting refunds. It serves as your digital receipt.
EN: Use 'just' with the past tense to talk about an action that happened a very short time ago.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'just' dengan kata kerja bentuk masa lampau (past tense) untuk bercakap tentang perbuatan yang baru sahaja berlaku atau baru selesai sebentar tadi.
I just ate lunch.
Saya baru sahaja makan tengah hari.
EN: In casual English, starting a sentence with 'Done!' is a common way to express satisfaction after completing a task, similar to saying 'Finished!' or 'All set!'
EN: Use 'When will + [subject] + [verb]?' to ask about the time of a future event.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'When will + [subjek] + [kata kerja]?' untuk bertanyakan masa sesuatu peristiwa akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
When will the movie start?
Pukul berapa wayang bermula?
EN: In casual English, 'Awesome' is a very common way to react positively to news, similar to 'Great' or 'Cool'.
EN: Use 'in' + 'a period of time' to talk about when something will happen in the future.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'in' + 'tempoh masa' untuk bercakap tentang bila sesuatu akan berlaku pada masa hadapan.
The movie will start in ten minutes.
Filem ini akan bermula dalam masa sepuluh minit.
EN: In online shopping, 'arrive' is commonly used to describe the delivery date. 'In five days' usually refers to calendar days unless 'business days' is specified.
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a condition and its result. The first part sets the condition, and the second part tells you what can happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'If' untuk bercakap tentang syarat dan hasilnya. Bahagian pertama menetapkan syarat, manakala bahagian kedua menerangkan hasil yang mungkin berlaku.
If it rains, we can stay home.
Jika hujan, kita boleh tinggal di rumah.
EN: In many Western countries, 'return policies' are very flexible. Customers can often return items within 30 days for a full refund if they are not satisfied.
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to see if something is possible in a polite but casual way.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'Can I...?' untuk meminta kebenaran, atau untuk bertanyakan sama ada sesuatu itu boleh dilakukan secara santai tetapi bersopan.
Can I use your phone for a minute?
Bolehkah saya menggunakan telefon anda sebentar?
EN: In many Western countries, 'full refund' policies are common within 30 days, but it's always important to check the specific 'Return Policy' of an online store as some may charge a restocking fee.
EN: Use 'in' + [time period] to show the deadline or the amount of time within which something happens.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'in + [tempoh masa]' untuk menunjukkan tarikh akhir atau jangka masa sesuatu itu berlaku.
I will finish the work in two hours.
Saya akan menyiapkan kerja ini dalam masa dua jam.
EN: In many Western countries, a 30-day return policy is standard for retail stores, though some items (like electronics) may have shorter windows.
EN: The phrase 'a lot' is used as an adverb to mean 'very much' or 'to a great degree'. It usually comes after the verb or at the end of the sentence.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa 'a lot' digunakan sebagai kata keterangan yang bermaksud "sangat" atau "pada tahap yang besar". Ia biasanya diletakkan selepas kata kerja atau di hujung ayat.
I like this movie a lot.
Saya sangat menyukai filem ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to include the person's name when saying thank you. It makes the gratitude feel more personal and sincere.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Berisiko, berbahaya
Dalam konteks: Ulasan, penilaian
Dalam konteks: Penghantaran, pengangkutan
Dalam konteks: Pembayaran keluar (halaman atau proses pembayaran)
Dalam konteks: Kaedah pembayaran
Dalam konteks: Pindahan wang, pemindahan
Dalam konteks: pemulangan wang
Dalam konteks: pemulangan barangan
Dalam konteks: Pengalaman
Dalam konteks: Tiba, sampai
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To place an item into a virtual shopping basket on a website.
Tambah ke troli
Delivery of goods without any additional cost to the buyer.
Penghantaran percuma
To be logical, reasonable, or easy to understand.
Masuk akal, logik
A method of moving money directly from one bank account to another.
Pindahan bank
The return of the entire amount of money paid for a product.
Bayaran balik penuh
A virtual list or storage area on an e-commerce website where a customer keeps items they intend to purchase.
Troli beli-belah
The process of completing a transaction, including providing shipping details and making a payment.
Proses pembayaran
The act of giving back a purchased item to the store in exchange for a refund or store credit.
Pemulangan barangan
The physical movement of goods from a seller to a buyer, regardless of the transport method (truck, plane, or ship).
Penghantaran/Logistik